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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. Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
    06:54
    Reading from Grimwood: Attack of the Stink Monster
  10. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  11. Themes of books
    03:14
    Themes of books
  12. How to draw a cheetah
    07:21
    How to draw a cheetah
  13. Konnie’s Love of Science
    02:32
    Konnie’s Love of Science
  14. Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
    04:53
    Reading from 'The Places I've Cried in Public'
  15. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  16. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  17. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  18. A Dog with Nice Ears
    07:10
    A Dog with Nice Ears
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