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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 'Luna Loves Art'
    05:38
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Art'
  10. Studio questions
    02:06
    Studio questions
  11. Konnie’s Favourite Character
    00:58
    Konnie’s Favourite Character
  12. Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
    03:10
    Why is it important to learn Scots and Gaelic?
  13. Early drawings
    00:49
    Early drawings
  14. Where The Heart Should Be
    06:14
    Where The Heart Should Be
  15. Developing your voice
    02:24
    Developing your voice
  16. Stories and puzzles
    01:34
    Stories and puzzles
  17. Questions from Linlithgow Academy
    05:02
    Questions from Linlithgow Academy
  18. Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
    05:44
    Gill reads from Willow Wildthing and the Dragon's Egg
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