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Brian’s writing and favourite books
Brian answers questions about Cardboard Cowboys and his future writing plans.
  1. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  2. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
  3. Reading from The Boxer
    01:42
    Reading from The Boxer
  4. How to Start Writing a Book
    06:40
    How to Start Writing a Book
  5. It Does Matter
    02:17
    It Does Matter
  6. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  7. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  8. Box Yourself
    03:44
    Box Yourself
  9. Self-Defence
    02:59
    Self-Defence
  10. Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
    04:07
    Reading from The Boxer - Part 2
  11. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  12. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  13. Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
    07:30
    Reading The Gruffalo in Gaelic
  14. 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?
  15. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. How did you learn to draw?
    00:36
    How did you learn to draw?
  18. Going around gardens!
    03:12
    Going around gardens!
  19. Scottish words and questions from schools
    08:09
    Scottish words and questions from schools
  20. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  21. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  22. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
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