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A novel in verse
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Dean tells us why he took the unusual step of writing his novel in verse.
  1. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  9. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  10. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  11. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  12. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  13. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  14. Start with a face
    02:25
    Start with a face
  15. Beginnings
    01:47
    Beginnings
  16. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  17. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  18. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  19. A question about Charlie and Lola
    01:44
    A question about Charlie and Lola
  20. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  21. Poetry is everywhere
    14:55
    Poetry is everywhere
  22. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
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