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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 The Boy Who Made Monsters
    03:08
    Reading from The Boy Who Made Monsters
  10. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  11. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  12. Ideas
    03:35
    Ideas
  13. Mental Health
    02:25
    Mental Health
  14. D is for Dialogue
    03:04
    D is for Dialogue
  15. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  16. Rachel’s books and inspirations
    06:29
    Rachel’s books and inspirations
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
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