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Characters
Both authors agree that characters in their books can take on a life of their own
  1. Characters
    01:58
    Characters
  2. Move it
    00:51
    Move it
  3. My dad knows everything
    04:26
    My dad knows everything
  4. Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
    05:50
    Return of the bendy, bendy toothbrush
  5. The noise!
    03:52
    The noise!
  6. The space
    01:18
    The space
  7. What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
    03:19
    What is your favourite piece of work that you've written? What is your most treasured possession?
  8. Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
    04:33
    Where do you get your ideas from? What is a poem?
  9. Writing historical fiction
    03:58
    Writing historical fiction
  10. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  11. The origins of 'Lads'
    06:09
    The origins of 'Lads'
  12. Cuiken Primary film
    03:02
    Cuiken Primary film
  13. Alastair’s influences
    00:28
    Alastair’s influences
  14. A question of inspiration
    02:51
    A question of inspiration
  15. Authors Live with Ross Sayers
    31:15
    Authors Live with Ross Sayers
  16. Dealing with Racists
    01:11
    Dealing with Racists
  17. Questions from schools
    08:14
    Questions from schools
  18. Slugs and Brain Pâté
    11:48
    Slugs and Brain Pâté
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