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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. Questions from schools
    05:22
    Questions from schools
  14. Questions from schools
    04:02
    Questions from schools
  15. Hercules Song
    01:56
    Hercules Song
  16. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
  17. Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
    02:52
    Enthusiasm for Scots and Gaelic
  18. Truth and Lies
    13:33
    Truth and Lies
  19. What's Sputnik up to?
    00:32
    What's Sputnik up to?
  20. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  21. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  22. Becoming an Author
    00:58
    Becoming an Author
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