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School days and writing
Janice chats to Brian about growing up in Coatbridge and how he began writing.
  1. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  2. Introducing James
    01:39
    Introducing James
  3. How James got started
    03:33
    How James got started
  4. A pirate picture story
    10:15
    A pirate picture story
  5. Picturing Nessie
    04:01
    Picturing Nessie
  6. Q&A with James Mayhew
    11:26
    Q&A with James Mayhew
  7. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  8. School Questions
    08:45
    School Questions
  9. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  10. Wordplay
    14:05
    Wordplay
  11. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  12. How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
    07:11
    How does Ross feel about writing and completing books?
  13. Keep going!
    01:28
    Keep going!
  14. Characters and Themes
    04:51
    Characters and Themes
  15. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  16. Balloons!
    02:59
    Balloons!
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