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A novel in verse
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. Who likes stories?
    02:48
    Who likes stories?
  3. Talking in class
    01:47
    Talking in class
  4. Actor Vivian
    03:05
    Actor Vivian
  5. Writing a story down
    02:42
    Writing a story down
  6. Story build (part 1)
    04:03
    Story build (part 1)
  7. Story build (part 2)
    06:21
    Story build (part 2)
  8. Vivian talks titles
    01:18
    Vivian talks titles
  9. Alfie Onion
    08:13
    Alfie Onion
  10. Questions for Vivian
    03:32
    Questions for Vivian
  11. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  12. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  13. A reading from Elizabeth
    02:18
    A reading from Elizabeth
  14. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
  15. Flirting and locker room talk
    06:28
    Flirting and locker room talk
  16. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  17. Questions from pupils
    02:50
    Questions from pupils
  18. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  19. Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
    00:48
    Did anyone encourage Ross MacKenzie to write books?
  20. Questions from Schools
    09:36
    Questions from Schools
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