Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow mystery, suspense, and thriller author, Lee Clark! Lee is here to show how essential research has benefited her writing journey, as she has created adventures in over seven novels! Lee describes how creativity continues to serve her as she writes, especially when she introduces topics such as spies, poison, and much more. She has also released her final book last month, Killer Convergence. Chatting with Lee was an absolute delight, so I know you will enjoy this episode, DETECTIVES!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here to tell you all about scientists allegedly bringing back the extinct dire wolf.
The dire wolf, a canine species, went extinct over 13,000 years ago. It had white fur and skeletons found in North and South America.
The dire wolf was considered one of the strongest predators of the Ice Age, along with the saber tooth tiger and bears. They stood at roughly 3 1/2 feet, weighed up to 150 pounds, and were longer than 6 feet. They were also considerably larger than today’s gray wolves as the dire wolf had a bigger skull, thicker legs that had more muscle, bigger snouts, jaw, and teeth, and much more powerful shoulders.
A Dallas-based biotech and genetic engineering company, Colossal Biosciences, used genetic modification and cloning to birth three wolf pups. These pups were genetically engineered using DNA obtained from the dire wolf’s fossilized remains, which included a 72,000-year-old ear bone and one 13,000-year-old tooth.
The company was able to extract the ancient DNA and edit the genetic code of gray wolves, which are very similar to the extinct animal for traits of the dire wolf to be replicated.
The pups have been cared for by three domestic dogs who also served as surrogate mothers who carried and gave birth to them. They are currently growing healthy and thriving each day. Reportedly the company is aiming to make many more creations and “Dextinct” other species, including the wooly mouse.
The pups are named Romulus, Remus, and Khaleesi and are maintained as a pack also known as a canine social group. They are usually fed beef, horse, deer, and organ meats with supplemented nutrients. They live at an undisclosed location to ensure their safety. They also have normal wolf tendencies such as howling, hunting, and being wary around humans. While the pups are not an exact copy of the dire wolf and are confirmed to be genetically engineered gray wolves, this advancement in science serves as a clear demonstration of how far growth can lead.
I hope you are intrigued by this storytime as much as I am, DETECTIVES! Please let me know in the comments if you want more storytime!
Have a great day, night, afternoon, or evening, DETECTIVES! Stay tuned for a future post; until then, keep on sleuthing, DETECTIVES!
Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow author, Chad Boudreaux! Chad is a thriller author here to discuss his motivation behind his novels, Scavenger Hunt, and Homecoming Queen. He shares his roots in national security and how his career influenced his writing, as well as how he developed his characters. Chad’s career in government inspired him to write Scavenger Hunt and he continues to create more novels, including a sequel to be released soon!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow crime fiction author and podcaster, Frank Zafiro! Frank is here to discuss his love for podcasting and writing, which continues to motivate him after meeting many new authors and following his writing goals. He demonstrates the power of combining multiple talents and ensuring that you can get creative as possible, as long as you enjoy it.
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to a fellow ghostwriter, writing coach, and true crime lover, Maggie Mills! Maggie is here to discuss her inspiration to help authors develop their stories, assist them in getting their voices heard, and help their dreams become a reality. She contributes her years in marketing, advertising, and writing to help authors realize their potential. Tune into this fantastic episode to hear us talk all about our love for research, writing, and a bit of true crime.
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here, excited to introduce you all to fellow author Harrison Kraus! Harrison is here to discuss his passion for writing and his inspiration for writing his first novel, Of Gods and Men, Book 1: Men. Fun fact: Harrison holds a PhD in chemical engineering and discovered how much he loves writing through breaks, combining superheroes and fantasy to create the first trilogy. He emphasizes the importance of balance: to ensure that you set time aside to follow your goals while also learning to multitask. You won’t want to miss this thrilling episode, DETECTIVES!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you to fellow author, Peter Thomas Pontsa! Peter is here to discuss his writing journey, express his love for poetry, and even talk about his dental career. After retiring, he tuned his desire to create a legacy, transforming himself into an author. He also later became a member of a writer’s group in Ontario, the Wordsmiths. Fun fact: his wife Angela van Breemen is a previous guest on DETECTIVE WRITER and another fellow author!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to reintroduce you all to fellow mystery author and blogger Diane Bator! Diane is back to discuss her writing journey for her newest novel, All That Shines. Diane has written almost twenty books and continues to express her love for writing. She believes that it is possible to multitask in one’s personal and professional lives to accomplish one’s dreams.
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to reintroduce you all to fellow author Bob Brill! Bob is back to discuss his motivation to write his newest novel, 05: Seconds To Die, his love for screenwriting, and even where to go if you plan on traveling to Italy!
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Hey there, DETECTIVES! DETECTIVE WRITER here excited to introduce you all to fellow author Mark Everglade! Mark is the author of Inertia and Killswitch Overkill and is here to discuss his love for dystopian novels. Mark’s enthusiasm for writing demonstrates that despite how busy one may be, it is never too late to pursue one’s dreams.
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