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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. Introducing Liz Pichon
    02:09
    Introducing Liz Pichon
  3. Tom Gates and his mates
    04:05
    Tom Gates and his mates
  4. Meet the Gates
    02:18
    Meet the Gates
  5. Through the keyhole
    01:18
    Through the keyhole
  6. Monster draw
    05:42
    Monster draw
  7. Reading
    03:48
    Reading
  8. Doodle with Liz
    09:19
    Doodle with Liz
  9. Questions
    06:13
    Questions
  10. Writing Fiction
    01:29
    Writing Fiction
  11. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  12. What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
    01:13
    What inspired Ross MacKenzie to continue with his series of books?
  13. Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
    01:45
    Is it easier or harder to write a trilogy?
  14. A sudden idea
    01:52
    A sudden idea
  15. Respecting each other
    01:57
    Respecting each other
  16. Lauren reads
    04:58
    Lauren reads
  17. Acting and Writing
    05:49
    Acting and Writing
  18. Wizards of Once reading
    04:24
    Wizards of Once reading
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
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