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Ghosts of Heaven
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Marcus talks through the four distinct stories found in his novel.
  1. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  2. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  3. The beginning of writing
    01:47
    The beginning of writing
  4. The teenage brain
    05:51
    The teenage brain
  5. Writing realistically
    01:59
    Writing realistically
  6. Reading
    03:16
    Reading
  7. Into a dark cave
    01:36
    Into a dark cave
  8. Questions near
    05:54
    Questions near
  9. Questions far
    02:42
    Questions far
  10. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  11. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  12. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  13. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  14. Process of illustration and writing
    01:40
    Process of illustration and writing
  15. Elle and the characters of The Infinite
    04:35
    Elle and the characters of The Infinite
  16. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. A question from Freya.
    01:00
    A question from Freya.
  19. Questions from schools
    05:21
    Questions from schools
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