AD: I'm reading ''A Swift Pure Cry'' by [[:Category:Siobhan Dowd|Siobhan Dowd]] (whom I knew briefly at University but never as an adult sadly), an Italian version of ''Little Red Riding Hood'' (I don't speak much Italian so it's a challenge!), an old Ladybird ''Book of Trees'' (I love the pictures and I'm determined to one day be able to put a name to the trees and flowers I see) and lots of poetry, which is a passion of mine.
* '''BB: Unfortunately, we're at the end of the interview, so will ask you what's next for Alan Durant?'''
AD: I'm off into town to join my local library - and the aquarium for a writing project. I'm working on some new picture books, a collection of horror fairy tales, poetry and a few other things.