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Alastair’s influences
Alastair discusses the books and authors that inspired him
  1. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  2. Two of David's novels
    05:49
    Two of David's novels
  3. The local library
    06:12
    The local library
  4. Imagination
    04:48
    Imagination
  5. The power of words
    05:31
    The power of words
  6. Starting as a writer
    03:55
    Starting as a writer
  7. Q&A with David Almond
    05:15
    Q&A with David Almond
  8. More Q&A with David Almond
    06:48
    More Q&A with David Almond
  9. Studio questions
    03:22
    Studio questions
  10. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  11. Reading from The Crossing
    04:47
    Reading from The Crossing
  12. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  13. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  14. Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
    05:18
    Konnie Reads From Cookie and the Most Annoying Boy in the World
  15. Weather and climate
    00:56
    Weather and climate
  16. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  17. How do you come up with names for your characters?
    01:09
    How do you come up with names for your characters?
  18. Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
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