Daniel O'Malley
@danielomalley.bsky.social
Author of Checquy novels The Rook, Stiletto, & Blitz (and those yet to come). Dutiful, but easily distracted. http://rookfiles.com
One of my friend’s new kittens. Unbelievably light, unbelievably adorable.
January 4, 2026 at 7:58 PM
One of my friend’s new kittens. Unbelievably light, unbelievably adorable.
One of the best experiences of 2025 came on the very last day of the year, when I met a litter of German Shepherd puppies.
January 1, 2026 at 7:45 PM
One of the best experiences of 2025 came on the very last day of the year, when I met a litter of German Shepherd puppies.
A vanilla milkshake on a hot summer day.
December 23, 2025 at 8:02 PM
A vanilla milkshake on a hot summer day.
An absolutely gigantic Christmas tree.
December 22, 2025 at 7:34 PM
An absolutely gigantic Christmas tree.
I understand what they were trying to do, but this felt very odd to have hanging over one’s table in a restaurant.
December 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I understand what they were trying to do, but this felt very odd to have hanging over one’s table in a restaurant.
I always expect these things to escape and roll away down the road.
December 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
I always expect these things to escape and roll away down the road.
Cool sculptures, especially the one lounging on the bench.
December 16, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Cool sculptures, especially the one lounging on the bench.
This is a very good way to start happy hour.
December 15, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is a very good way to start happy hour.
For the month of December, USA readers can pick up The Rook on their kindle for just $2.99!
December 11, 2025 at 10:43 PM
For the month of December, USA readers can pick up The Rook on their kindle for just $2.99!
Here, have some Magna Carta.
December 10, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Here, have some Magna Carta.
The cupcake is a vehicle for the tableau.
December 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
The cupcake is a vehicle for the tableau.
It’s beginning to feel somewhat like Christmas.
December 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It’s beginning to feel somewhat like Christmas.
These have been on the wall at my old primary school for over forty years.
December 7, 2025 at 8:05 PM
These have been on the wall at my old primary school for over forty years.
I like an art installation where it takes you a moment to be certain that it’s supposed to be there.
December 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
I like an art installation where it takes you a moment to be certain that it’s supposed to be there.
I had to stop the car and check this out. They had at least sixteen Christmas trees in their front yard!
December 3, 2025 at 7:22 PM
I had to stop the car and check this out. They had at least sixteen Christmas trees in their front yard!
The parent of one of Sally’s classmates gave us this gift for her. So far, she has not savaged her mini-me, which I feel is very promising.
December 2, 2025 at 7:21 PM
The parent of one of Sally’s classmates gave us this gift for her. So far, she has not savaged her mini-me, which I feel is very promising.
Reposted by Daniel O'Malley
Our December Focus On is here featuring books by Erik Eklund, Emily Gallagher, edited by Natalie King and Iwantja Arts, Daniel O'Malley, Caroline Palmer, and Peter Papathanasiou!
Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn
@danielomalley.bsky.social @anupress.bsky.social
Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn
@danielomalley.bsky.social @anupress.bsky.social
December 2, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Our December Focus On is here featuring books by Erik Eklund, Emily Gallagher, edited by Natalie King and Iwantja Arts, Daniel O'Malley, Caroline Palmer, and Peter Papathanasiou!
Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn
@danielomalley.bsky.social @anupress.bsky.social
Check out these & more: marion.ink/focus-on #FocusOn
@danielomalley.bsky.social @anupress.bsky.social
I am just waiting for the news that this store’s open tub of dice has been up-ended onto the floor by an overly enthusiastic patron.
December 1, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I am just waiting for the news that this store’s open tub of dice has been up-ended onto the floor by an overly enthusiastic patron.
This was a matter of some fascinated horror until my friend pointed out that they’d probably just failed to change the display sign.
November 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
This was a matter of some fascinated horror until my friend pointed out that they’d probably just failed to change the display sign.
Leftover apple pie makes a darn good breakfast.
November 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Leftover apple pie makes a darn good breakfast.
This statue was possessed of immense charm.
November 25, 2025 at 7:20 PM
This statue was possessed of immense charm.
Went on a jaunt to the Bredbo Christmas Barn to marvel at the different colours and themes of Christmas available.
November 24, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Went on a jaunt to the Bredbo Christmas Barn to marvel at the different colours and themes of Christmas available.
If there’s chocolate-orange ice cream, it’s the one for me!
November 23, 2025 at 7:38 PM
If there’s chocolate-orange ice cream, it’s the one for me!
Whoever did this was inspired.
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Whoever did this was inspired.