Deborah O'Donoghue
@debodonoghue.bsky.social
Novelist, travel writer, teacher.
100% likely to ask if I can pet your dog.
Debut political thriller, Sea of Bones on Legend Press UK, out as Das Strandhaus, Droemer Knaur, Germany.
Rep'd by David Higham Associates, London.
100% likely to ask if I can pet your dog.
Debut political thriller, Sea of Bones on Legend Press UK, out as Das Strandhaus, Droemer Knaur, Germany.
Rep'd by David Higham Associates, London.
When I'm cooking and the recipe calls for breadcrumbs this is what I hear
a young boy is holding a knife and writing on a door that says reach
ALT: a young boy is holding a knife and writing on a door that says reach
media.tenor.com
July 24, 2025 at 6:53 PM
When I'm cooking and the recipe calls for breadcrumbs this is what I hear
Reposted by Deborah O'Donoghue
Coverage of Andrew Johnson's 1865 vice presidential inaugural address:
January 20, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Coverage of Andrew Johnson's 1865 vice presidential inaugural address:
Visiting old Eastbourne haunts today
January 3, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Visiting old Eastbourne haunts today
Music lovers this is for you
I've finally made it out of the cesspit and over here. Gonna be a pain finding you all again.
In the meantime a shameless plug for the next Future Sound of Sydenham, 10-midnight on radiowaters.co.uk on weds, for late night listening.
More stuff:
sydenhambroadcastingcoop.com
on.soundcloud.com/8oSWd
In the meantime a shameless plug for the next Future Sound of Sydenham, 10-midnight on radiowaters.co.uk on weds, for late night listening.
More stuff:
sydenhambroadcastingcoop.com
on.soundcloud.com/8oSWd
Sydenham Broadcasting Cooperation – Making Sydenham Great Again
sydenhambroadcastingcoop.com
December 5, 2024 at 9:46 PM
Music lovers this is for you
I'm still not over this graphic designer's way of letting me know all is well with the freezer
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 AM
I'm still not over this graphic designer's way of letting me know all is well with the freezer
I watched The Firm again recently, the film that brought John Grisham's second novel to market. It has it all: glamour, corruption, and a satisfying come-uppance. Holly Hunter oozes sass, Gary Busey steals the show as a loveable rogue, Gene Hackman beautifully embodies regret, and Tom Cruise ...
November 26, 2024 at 7:20 PM
I watched The Firm again recently, the film that brought John Grisham's second novel to market. It has it all: glamour, corruption, and a satisfying come-uppance. Holly Hunter oozes sass, Gary Busey steals the show as a loveable rogue, Gene Hackman beautifully embodies regret, and Tom Cruise ...
Ayrshire coast, Scotland. A visit to Dad.
November 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Ayrshire coast, Scotland. A visit to Dad.
First snow of the season means mulled wine is allowed, right?
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 PM
First snow of the season means mulled wine is allowed, right?
Blackberry and apple crumble. Blackberrying around Brussels is not as easy as it was in Sussex and this year was a particularly poor one, but I foraged enough last year to freeze. Also, top tip, it turns out vanilla pudding powder is exactly the same as custard.
October 10, 2024 at 1:33 PM
Blackberry and apple crumble. Blackberrying around Brussels is not as easy as it was in Sussex and this year was a particularly poor one, but I foraged enough last year to freeze. Also, top tip, it turns out vanilla pudding powder is exactly the same as custard.
I heard this place was all about the positivity
October 9, 2024 at 12:13 AM
I heard this place was all about the positivity
Last week I joined in virtually as Titchfield Women's Institute book group discussed my debut novel Sea of Bones. What a privilege to meet a band of such avid book lovers. ❤️ Thank you for inviting me.
September 15, 2024 at 8:16 PM
Last week I joined in virtually as Titchfield Women's Institute book group discussed my debut novel Sea of Bones. What a privilege to meet a band of such avid book lovers. ❤️ Thank you for inviting me.
A birthday, a bouquet and boots. Happy sigh
September 3, 2024 at 9:29 PM
A birthday, a bouquet and boots. Happy sigh
Brussels 31°C
September 1, 2024 at 1:42 PM
Brussels 31°C
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A gentle reminder:
"If you're afraid that books
might change someone's thinking,
you're not afraid of books,
you're afraid of thinking."
~Andrea Junker
:-)}
"If you're afraid that books
might change someone's thinking,
you're not afraid of books,
you're afraid of thinking."
~Andrea Junker
:-)}
August 30, 2024 at 8:34 PM
A gentle reminder:
"If you're afraid that books
might change someone's thinking,
you're not afraid of books,
you're afraid of thinking."
~Andrea Junker
:-)}
"If you're afraid that books
might change someone's thinking,
you're not afraid of books,
you're afraid of thinking."
~Andrea Junker
:-)}
Today my hairdresser accidentally turned my hair charcoal. After thyroid hair loss last year, it made me cry. My students: "But Miss, it looks lovely!" Believe me, it wasn't, but they were, and that's more important. For those who care, I have a sore scalp but the barnet has now been corrected.
August 30, 2024 at 6:26 PM
Today my hairdresser accidentally turned my hair charcoal. After thyroid hair loss last year, it made me cry. My students: "But Miss, it looks lovely!" Believe me, it wasn't, but they were, and that's more important. For those who care, I have a sore scalp but the barnet has now been corrected.
This thread is👌
Once, in a 90s TexMex bar, I chose a "Chee Hoowa Hoowa" (Chihuahua). My date nearly fell off his chair laughing. I've been tempted to put the scene in a novel but my whole body curls so hard with embarrassment every time I think of it that I lose the ability to string a sentenc--
Once, in a 90s TexMex bar, I chose a "Chee Hoowa Hoowa" (Chihuahua). My date nearly fell off his chair laughing. I've been tempted to put the scene in a novel but my whole body curls so hard with embarrassment every time I think of it that I lose the ability to string a sentenc--
Reading a novel published in 1980, where the exotic word cappuccino is presented in italics.
August 28, 2024 at 3:26 PM
This thread is👌
Once, in a 90s TexMex bar, I chose a "Chee Hoowa Hoowa" (Chihuahua). My date nearly fell off his chair laughing. I've been tempted to put the scene in a novel but my whole body curls so hard with embarrassment every time I think of it that I lose the ability to string a sentenc--
Once, in a 90s TexMex bar, I chose a "Chee Hoowa Hoowa" (Chihuahua). My date nearly fell off his chair laughing. I've been tempted to put the scene in a novel but my whole body curls so hard with embarrassment every time I think of it that I lose the ability to string a sentenc--
A student told me this morning they once had a family goldfish called Michael Bubblé so that's made my whole year already.
August 26, 2024 at 10:05 AM
A student told me this morning they once had a family goldfish called Michael Bubblé so that's made my whole year already.
Hi. Just joined.
Utterly delighted by the vibes in this place. Have a picture of some sunflowers from my recent camping trip.
Utterly delighted by the vibes in this place. Have a picture of some sunflowers from my recent camping trip.
August 25, 2024 at 11:32 PM
Hi. Just joined.
Utterly delighted by the vibes in this place. Have a picture of some sunflowers from my recent camping trip.
Utterly delighted by the vibes in this place. Have a picture of some sunflowers from my recent camping trip.