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A first science fiction novel
Which of his books does Alastair recommend young people should read first
  1. A first science fiction novel
    00:44
    A first science fiction novel
  2. Introducing Wain
    00:21
    Introducing Wain
  3. Introducing The Black Flamingo
    00:27
    Introducing The Black Flamingo
  4. The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
    03:48
    The Selkie and Finfolkaheem
  5. The Black Flamingo
    05:09
    The Black Flamingo
  6. How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
    03:12
    How important is it for young queer people to see themselves in fiction?
  7. Re-imagining Scottish folklore
    01:48
    Re-imagining Scottish folklore
  8. A novel in verse
    01:02
    A novel in verse
  9. Fan fiction of your life!
    01:05
    Fan fiction of your life!
  10. Books and confidence
    01:08
    Books and confidence
  11. The poetry community
    01:45
    The poetry community
  12. Working with young writers
    01:12
    Working with young writers
  13. Wishes
    01:04
    Wishes
  14. The power of fantasy fiction
    04:28
    The power of fantasy fiction
  15. Questions from West Calder High School
    05:42
    Questions from West Calder High School
  16. Reading from Race to the Frozen North
    02:32
    Reading from Race to the Frozen North
  17. The right words in the right order
    02:38
    The right words in the right order
  18. Question and Answer - Part 2
    04:39
    Question and Answer - Part 2
  19. What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
    04:19
    What motivates writing and how do you develop ideas?
  20. Introducing Sav Akyuz
    01:45
    Introducing Sav Akyuz
  21. Questions from the audience
    09:53
    Questions from the audience
  22. Taking Up Boxing
    03:04
    Taking Up Boxing
  23. Inspiration
    02:14
    Inspiration
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