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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. Ghosts of Heaven
    02:56
    Ghosts of Heaven
  3. Spirals and cave art
    02:59
    Spirals and cave art
  4. The beginning of writing
    01:47
    The beginning of writing
  5. The teenage brain
    05:51
    The teenage brain
  6. Writing realistically
    01:59
    Writing realistically
  7. Reading
    03:16
    Reading
  8. Into a dark cave
    01:36
    Into a dark cave
  9. Questions near
    05:54
    Questions near
  10. Questions far
    02:42
    Questions far
  11. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  12. Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
    03:11
    Nadine Aisha Jassat – poetry reading
  13. Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
    04:28
    Favourite characters and Matthew Henson
  14. Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
    04:56
    Reading from 'Luna Loves Dance'
  15. Audience questions
    03:17
    Audience questions
  16. Chocolate Cake
    07:56
    Chocolate Cake
  17. A monster quiz
    08:19
    A monster quiz
  18. Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
    08:22
    Inspirations and Escaped Terrapin
  19. Three pointers for writers
    01:10
    Three pointers for writers
  20. Daisy on the Outer Line
    02:34
    Daisy on the Outer Line
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