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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. Sport brings us together
    02:36
    Sport brings us together
  10. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  11. Newton Farm Questions
    05:46
    Newton Farm Questions
  12. What are you favourite things about books?
    01:20
    What are you favourite things about books?
  13. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  14. Toxic Relationships
    04:42
    Toxic Relationships
  15. School days and writing
    07:07
    School days and writing
  16. The real world and the fictional world
    11:22
    The real world and the fictional world
  17. Who is Josh Bell?
    01:03
    Who is Josh Bell?
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