Tykewriter Digest, January 2024
The latest quarterly news and writings from journalist and SFF author Mark Cantrell
Writing From Elsewhere
Science: Don’t get yourself tangled up in dementia
‘Anti-tangle”’ molecule could aid search for new dementia treatments, say scientists
1 January 2024 | Science
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Don’t let the donkeys eat the plastic
Scientists from a UK university are working with experts in Kenya to understand the impact of plastic waste on livestock; performing arts are helping raise awareness of their findings
18 December 2023 | Environment
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Child authors brought to book
A local housing association donated funds to help publish a book of the children’s stories written as part of a literary festival for kids
4 December 2023 | Literature
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New board game plays dice with dementia
The roll-and-move style game wants to spark conversations, and highlight the inequalities faced by those needing care
20 November 2023 | Society
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Get a load of those screwy teeth
Fossil with ‘screwdriver teeth’ has got scientists puzzled about what this unique Cretaceous period mosasaur ate
6 November 2023 | Science
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“My battle to reduce knife crime will never stop”
Grieving mum Sarah Lloyd hopes her new short film will teach young people the tragic consequences of carrying knives
9 October 2023 | Society
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About the Author
Mark Cantrell is a UK-based writer and journalist. In 2020 he took a career hiatus to care for an elderly parent with dementia, but he continues to write and chase the literary dream. He is the author of two novels – Citizen Zero (2017) and Silas Morlock (2013) – both published by indie press, Inspired Quill. Mark was born and bred in West Yorkshire, but these days lives in Staffordshire.
Literary Links
Aside from his official website, Mark also maintains a presence on Goodreads, Smashwords, Amazon, Facebook, and Bookshop UK.
Catch him on Twitter @Man0Words.
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