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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Delighted to have my astronomical haiku 'Yearning' published with @thescikuproject.bsky.social! Huge thanks to Andrew - link below to read this and other scientific haiku 🥰🌌 This poem first appeared in The Best Haiku Anthology 2024 published by Haiku Crush! #haiku #sciku #poetry #thescikuproject

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

What a treat it is to be featured with The Sciku Project! Bringing together two of my favourite loves, science and poetry, into one place - how wonderful 🥰 Thank you so much!

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thescikuproject.bsky.social @thescikuproject.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

The Sciku Project has been down over the past day or so (sorry!) but we're back online and if you missed it then check out @adashofseaglass.bsky.social's incredible #Sciku 'Yearning': Galactic arms curl Into tight spirals for warmth— Sometimes, so do we. thescikuproject.com/2025/12/11/y...

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Yearning by Quinn Clark - The Sciku Project

Galactic arms curl // Into tight spirals for warmth— // Sometimes, so do we. - Visit The Sciku Project to discover Quinn's sciku!

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thescikuproject.bsky.social @thescikuproject.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

This #Sciku by @adashofseaglass.bsky.social is an enchanting balance of the science & the human. The word 'sometimes' is perfectly placed, balancing the poem & making us reflect. Galactic arms curl Into tight spirals for warmth— Sometimes, so do we. #SciArt thescikuproject.com/2025/12/11/y...

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Yearning by Quinn Clark - The Sciku Project

Galactic arms curl // Into tight spirals for warmth— // Sometimes, so do we. - Visit The Sciku Project to discover Quinn's sciku!

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 09/11/2025

I had the BEST time in London for the Nerdvember event!!!! 🔥🔥🔥 Got to meet the most fabulous musician of all time, @thestupendium.bsky.social!! Thanks to them for being so lovely and putting on an amazing show 🥰💖 [ #nerdvember #nerdcore #thestupendium ]

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

I've been keeping a small secret...this weekend, @societyofauthors.bsky.social funded me to visit @thedeephull.bsky.social, one of the largest aquariums in the UK 😭🌊 It was magical, and I've come away with a wealth of photos/video/audio to use for my book! #thedeep #thedeephull #societyofauthors

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

POETS KNOW THE JOY OF THIS LITTLE GREEN A! Just got my first poetry acceptance on Duotrope 🙈💖 My haiku 'Yearning' will be published with @thescikuproject.bsky.social (a platform for science-based haikus) later this year! 🔥🔥🔥

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

I had the absolute pleasure of speaking with @jenbowden12.bsky.social as part of her Northern Voices podcast! We chatted about my book '365 Days of Healing', the Northern writing scene/UK book industry, as well as my upcoming projects 🥰 You can listen here: soundcloud.com/northern_voi...

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Jen Bowden @jenbowden12.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

'There are so few resources that give explicit instruction on how the industry works.' Writer Quinn Clark @adashofseaglass.bsky.social joins me on Northern Voices today to talk about access, wellness and octopus novels. @summersdalebooks.bsky.social on.soundcloud.com/Iwuv0ldtABBj...

A selfie style photo of Quinn. They have big brown eyes and dark rimmed glasses. Their hair is cropped and is green. They are smiling and wearing a dark green jumper. In the background is a table and a window covered by curtains.

The Tyne Bridge is pictured in the centre of the frame over a still, reflective River Tyne in Newcastle, UK. Either side of the bridge are buildings with a warmer glow as the sun rises. The words Northern Voices in white lettering feature in the bottom centre of the image.

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

And finally, there's even an audiobook planned...you may be hearing a familiar voice very soon 😉

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 06/08/2025

Our editor and the brains behind the whole book, Kat Brown, has been such a champion for this book after the massive Unbound debacle. All of us who wrote for the book are so grateful to her for her dedication to NOTATS! You can preorder a copy below 🫡 www.littlebrown.co.uk/titles/kat-b...

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No One Talks About This Stuff

No One Talks About This Stuff is a support group for almost-parents. A place to share their journeys of loss and limbo, to confront social pressure and to fi...

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Now I need to stop procrastinating and actually finish some chapter edits! Thanks so much to everyone who's supported me. Who knows; maybe you'll be seeing 'Out of Your Depth' on shelves in a few years? 👀

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

NWN have been invaluable in my career as an author, and I would not be where I am today without their support. My ECA cohort are such talented individuals, all with such a broad range of skills and interests! Feeling so blessed to have their support, knowledge, and camaraderie 🔥

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

I'm currently working with a fabulous author on rewrites for my debut sci-fi novel, 'Out of Your Depth' (yes, the octopus one 😂🐙). The goal is to have it fully edited and ready for querying in 2026 🫨

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Surprise! I'm one of @newwritingnorth.bsky.social's Emerging Creative Associates for 2025 🥳 I've had to keep this on the down-low for a while, but I've been dying to gush about how wonderful NWN's support has been! 🥰💖

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

As you can see, I take my creative writing workshops VERY seriously 😉🦴

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

Ahh I just spotted several books in the series at a local bookstore and thought they sounded delightful! Definitely going to pick up a copy now 🥰

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 11/07/2025

Exciting news! I'm going to be running some creative writing workshops for teens aged 12-16 with Sunderland Libraries in late July/early August 🥰💖 The sessions are free at Washington and Houghton Libraries, and you can sign up at the links below! [ #creativewriting #writing #sunderlandlibraries ]

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New Writing North @newwritingnorth.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Darlington poet @lizzielovejoy.bsky.social is this year's Sid Chaplin Award winner. "Growing up, I remember being told that people like me didn't get to be writers and artists... I can't wait to share a story born from the magic that can be found across the working-class North."

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Oh my goodness I remember those, and I was only on them VERY briefly many years ago! Please take care in this heat, SSRIs increase heat intolerance. Drink, stay in the shade, and keep your curtains/blinds closed!

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

This is the best subject line I've ever received. Hell yeah! I'm the octopus author 🐙😂

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

On fire this week! Completed an important emotional arc and added a chapter and an epilogue in my gigantic book plot grid 🔥 That's 10 chapters to rewrite, 2 to write, and 7 to polish...that's achievable by the end of the year, surely?! 👀

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

When you're writing a book about octopuses, it's very useful that many stores have adopted an octopus theme this summer. Behold: an octopus cookie! And a GREEN one at that 👀🐙💚

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Thanks so much Holly! You're so kind 🥰💖

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

THIS IS SO EXCITING! I've been accepted as a member of @societyofauthors.bsky.social 👀🔥 Feeling grateful, affirmed, and that maybe this writing thing has legs after all 😂 societyofauthors.org/soa-member/q...

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Quinn Clark - The Society of Authors

Author and access support worker specialising in mental health

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 25/06/2025

Is it a cry for help if instead of rewriting my book manuscript I've written a short story and a poem intended for a greetings card (two mediums I have never explored)? 😂

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

At the House of Lords?! Wow, that is amazing 😭💖 So sorry to hear about the allergic reaction! Sending you healing vibes and the hope of a restful week (after all the important book stuff of course!) 🫡

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Oh my goodness! I can't believe NOTATS is thriving like this 🙈💖 All thanks to Kat and the incredible life she's breathed into this project!

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New Writing North @newwritingnorth.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

We are thrilled to announce the Jerwood Fellowship for Emerging Writers at New Writing North. Awarded to three early-career writers, currently living in the North of England. Each writer will receive a bursary of £10,000 and a bespoke package of support.

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

It's not! It's entirely self-directed with optional prompts: you can write as much or as little as you like 🫡

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Another day, another creative writing session! I'll be hosting @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social's Writing Group this Thursday 26th June, from 5:30pm-7:00pm 🥰 Come along if you're looking for a place to relax, chat with other writers...and maybe even get a little writing done! 👀

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Hello Andy! A little while ago I collaborated with a gaming journalist on a video about the use of games like Tetris in therapy and/or trauma recovery. I'm a mental health writer who focuses on disability and neurodivergence! My email is adashofseaglass@hotmail.com if you'd like to chat 🫡

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Thank you so much! And congratulations on all of the writing you're getting done on top of the new exciting thing 🔥 It's a slog now but it will feel amazing when you're finished!

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Carly you are BRILLIANT! Massive congratulations to you, you must be over the moon 🥳🥳🥳

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Carly Razzell @carlyrazzellauthor.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

I'm absolutely thrilled to be among the shortlisted writers for The Nature Writing Prize for Working Class Writers 🌞💚🙌 Read more about the prize here ⬇️

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Alphabetti Theatre @alphabettitheatre.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Our Alphabetti family is expanding! We’re looking for a creative and strategic Marketing & Communications Manager to help shape the voice of our award-winning fringe theatre. We can't wait to hear from you! www.alphabettitheatre.co.uk/jobs

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Ah you are so right! This has just happened to me today, but because it was three applications to similar things, it was three rejections at once. Ouch 😂💔 We keep moving, but oooh I wish a different time had been chosen!

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Couldn't agree more Cara! Received several wonderful writing-related encouragements and opportunities today along with three whole rejections, and it really does add to an emotionally confusing soup 😭💖 I'm cheering you on from the sidelines! As the lyrics say, but we get up again!

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

You are so welcome!! Celebration time for us 🥳🥳

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Enormous thanks to our brilliant editor @katbrownwrites.com for all of her hard work: none of this would've been possible without her! NOTATS is all about unspoken loss and grief, and to know it'll continue supporting those going through the same experience is unbelievable 😭💖

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

Ending the week on a high note! Not only has 'No One Talks About This Stuff' been picked up by Robinson, it's also been selected for @readingagency.bsky.social's new Reading Well for Families booklist! It's available to borrow for free from libraries 🥳 [ #noonetalksaboutthisstuff #notats #books ]

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

...and the lovely marine biologists/aquarists who've answered my questions with such grace 😂 Now I've got to get back to writing, so... see you maybe sometime this year? 😳 (4/4)

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

The goal is to have the manuscript done by the end of the year, and to enter querying in early 2026 😱 I still can't say too much yet, but a huge thank you to all of my writer/artist pals who've supported me on this journey... (3/4)

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Observing a real octopus was the final step in my research plan for my upcoming sci-fi book, 'Out of Your Depth'. I've been keeping tight-lipped due to impending announcements, but I can say New Writing North (and a very cool PhD student) have been supporting me with the project! (2/4)

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🐙💚Quinn Clark💚🐙 @adashofseaglass.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

After last year's doomed trip to St Andrews to meet an octopus, I thought it was never going to happen!! But TODAY I had the pleasure of meeting Otto, Tynemouth Aquarium's common octopus, and he's even more majestic in person 🐙🥰 (1/4)

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New Writing North @newwritingnorth.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Say hello to @beelitmag.bsky.social! The Bee is a new showcase of working-class writing from the UK and beyond, comprising a website, a literary magazine, The Working Class Library podcast, and The Beehive, an online space for new and emerging working-class writers.

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