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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. Keeping Up With Michael
    01:39
    Keeping Up With Michael
  10. Crackledawn
    02:08
    Crackledawn
  11. Ideas for books
    02:25
    Ideas for books
  12. Question and Answer - Part 1
    05:57
    Question and Answer - Part 1
  13. Walking and talking
    02:23
    Walking and talking
  14. Cardboard Cowboys reading
    05:01
    Cardboard Cowboys reading
  15. Relationship Behaviour
    01:57
    Relationship Behaviour
  16. Translating into Gaelic
    00:53
    Translating into Gaelic
  17. Brian’s writing and favourite books
    04:33
    Brian’s writing and favourite books
  18. Writing Haikus
    08:00
    Writing Haikus
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