Alastair writes gentle, reflective stories about love, loss, and the quiet ways people try to understand one another. His work often explores the emotional spaces that appear when relationships change, and the kindness that can still exist even when lives move in different directions. Through the world of Daddy Bear, Mummy Bear, and Baby Bear, he tells stories that many readers recognise in their own lives — stories about grief, healing, patience, and the courage to keep loving. Rather than presenting heroes or villains, Alastair’s books invite readers to sit with different perspectives and discover their own reflections within the characters. When he isn’t writing, he enjoys creating small story worlds, exploring folklore, and working with collaborators who help bring those worlds to life through illustration and imagination. ( - written by Jhat Gupta, illustrator and co-writer on 'Mummy Bear's Journal')