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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. Introduction
    04:05
    Introduction
  3. Genre
    08:41
    Genre
  4. The World
    05:53
    The World
  5. Drawing out the secret character
    05:00
    Drawing out the secret character
  6. Character and story
    08:16
    Character and story
  7. Stuff
    07:22
    Stuff
  8. Obstacles
    04:05
    Obstacles
  9. Choices
    10:01
    Choices
  10. Summary
    01:58
    Summary
  11. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  12. Questions from schools
    05:40
    Questions from schools
  13. There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
    04:25
    There's Broccoli in my Ice Cream! - Part 2
  14. Bumble and Snug reading
    04:07
    Bumble and Snug reading
  15. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  16. Phil’s characters
    05:36
    Phil’s characters
  17. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  18. Reading from The Crossover
    04:17
    Reading from The Crossover
  19. The World of the Crossing
    08:03
    The World of the Crossing
  20. Book Introduction
    01:20
    Book Introduction
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