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Themes of books
Tom discusses why he focuses on feelings and emotions in his books.
  1. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  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. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. How to Draw Granville's Body
    07:54
    How to Draw Granville's Body
  15. The Otherwhere Emporium reading
    04:21
    The Otherwhere Emporium reading
  16. The Great Storm Whale reading
    06:27
    The Great Storm Whale reading
  17. The World of the Wolf Queen
    04:14
    The World of the Wolf Queen
  18. 100 Words on Friendship
    01:14
    100 Words on Friendship
  19. The hero birds
    03:03
    The hero birds
  20. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  21. Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
    02:48
    Chat with Comic Artist Tanya Roberts
  22. More questions
    01:42
    More questions
  23. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
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