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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. The life of Matthew Henson
    08:12
    The life of Matthew Henson
  11. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  12. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  13. Writing – when why how?
    09:26
    Writing – when why how?
  14. Social media and influencers
    03:10
    Social media and influencers
  15. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  16. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  17. What is the Nowhere Emporium?
    00:45
    What is the Nowhere Emporium?
  18. Working with an illustrator
    02:38
    Working with an illustrator
  19. There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
    06:17
    There’s Nothing Cuter Than A Puppy
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