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Heather O'Malley
@heatheromalley.bsky.social
LGBTQIA+ Author who writes all sorts of things. Avid reader, gamer, and watcher of movies and TV. Absolute Tolkien nerd.
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As an author, you can find my books on Amazon, other retailers, and at my publisher, @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social Transitioning Home is the story of a Trans Veteran trying to figure things out getting injured in Iraq. Hands of the Morri is a fantasy adventure that also features a raven character.
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September 10, 2025 at 2:38 PM
The new story is going well. I am likely gonna check with some people with a pre-beta read, to see if it connects to people. I think its great but sometimes my view is skewed. I just want to make sure that people beyond me will like the new story.
August 17, 2025 at 10:14 PM
I am not a fan when a procedure to take care of pain magnifies it in the short term. Yesterday I wanted to write but using my right arm wasn't happening. It's better today and will be better still in a few days but yesterday sucked.
August 16, 2025 at 5:09 PM
I'm a huge fan of how your writing just sort of punches you in the face with facts and ideas you sort of missed. Good times.
August 13, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Sometimes writing is so damn annoying. I was 20k into a version of a story and thought it was going good, when I realized that I wasn't sure people would connect to the character. Some rereading and bam, new story start. At least I can save it for later. Sigh...
May 21, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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"You don’t have to understand everything about the transgender experience to know that Trump’s acts of humiliation and dehumanization are unjust and dangerous."
Stand With Trans Americans
You don’t have to understand everything about the transgender experience to know that Trump’s acts of humiliation and dehumanization are unjust and dangerous.
www.thebulwark.com
May 17, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Goodbye, Hello is already available from @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social . Later this week it should be available from other retailers. Please read and enjoy. www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/goodby...
Goodbye, Hello by Heather K O'Malley | Bold Strokes Books
With so much time apart and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Kelly and Teresa’s second chance at love may end just as awkwardly as the first.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
May 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM
I have included TW with some of my books but I am not great at it because the standard I use is myself and that is not the best plan. I have likely underreported some things and over reported others. But listing TW is a good idea overall and respectful of the readers.
I wish that trigger warnings in fiction were normalized.

The only genre that takes them seriously is horror. It's not about sanitization or puritanism - it's an accessibility tool for readers with trauma and mental health challenges.
May 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Yay! A review!
May 2, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Made it to over 20k on the new story. Nothing like being dragged back into the Black Ops community to really get the blood pumping.
May 1, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Shout out to Ino's Tacos. The food was excellent and it is seriously Gluten Free. Absolutely recommend. inostacos1976.com
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April 30, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Tomorrow Goodbye, Hello goes live on Bold Strokes Books. It goes live at other booksellers on the 13th on May. Read and enjoy. www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/goodby...
Goodbye, Hello by Heather K O'Malley | Bold Strokes Books
With so much time apart and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Kelly and Teresa’s second chance at love may end just as awkwardly as the first.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
April 30, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Hoping to enjoy our visit to Chicago. Seems like a fun town according to the movies. Surely The Blues Brothers wouldn't lie to me.
April 30, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Goodbye, Hello is coming out in less than a month. ARCs are available through Netgalley if you want to read and review. I hope people enjoy the story.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/goodby...
Goodbye, Hello by Heather K O'Malley | Bold Strokes Books
With so much time apart and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Kelly and Teresa’s second chance at love may end just as awkwardly as the first.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
April 17, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Crucial point made here — we should learn from others rather than imagine that everything is new and therefore shocking and impossible to resist.
www.newyorker.com/news/the-wee...
So You Want to Be a Dissident?
A practical guide to courage in Trump’s age of fear.
www.newyorker.com
April 13, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Not a fan of having a new story wanting to come out but health issues get in the way. Shoulder and wrist pain while typing is not a good plan.
April 11, 2025 at 2:51 AM
This week's show. Enjoy!
Podcast of today’s show. So much queer content in our university museum rn! Love it!!! Check out our interview with photographer Nick Blair.

#queer #gay #lgbtqia+
#photography 🌈🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

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2025-04-09 - In the Streets!!!
YouTube video by IsntIt Queer
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April 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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Hands of the Morri by Heather K. O'Malley - A truly wondrous book. It’s a rollicking fantasy novel, a strong tale of feminism and feminine friendship, a sweet romance, and a very different coming-of-age story. @heatheromalley.bsky.social

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Book Review: Hands of the Morri by Heather K. O’Malley (fantasy)
Title: Hands of the MorriAuthor: Heather K. O’MalleyPublication Date: October 10, 2023Genres: FantasyProtagonist Gender: Female Hands of the Morri is a truly wondrous book. It’s a …
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March 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Happy 20th anniversary to my beloved wife @kayeo.bsky.social I have never been so happy than I have with you. I love you more than words can say. Thank you for marrying me all those years ago.
March 12, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I finished the Page Proofs on Goodbye, Hello a few days ago. Very excited for people to see the new book. ARCs come out in April for people who want to review it. Preorders are available through BSB now and from other sites in April. Enjoy the read! www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/goodby...
Goodbye, Hello by Heather K O'Malley | Bold Strokes Books
With so much time apart and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Kelly and Teresa’s second chance at love may end just as awkwardly as the first.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Page proofs are almost fun. Lots of fiddly little details in the hopes of catching a handful of errors. Whee!
February 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Just started on the page proofs for Goodbye, Hello. Should be done in a week or so. Book comes out in May. If you want to preorder it please check this link. www.boldstrokesbooks.com/books/goodby...
Goodbye, Hello by Heather K O'Malley | Bold Strokes Books
With so much time apart and the challenges of a long-distance relationship, Kelly and Teresa’s second chance at love may end just as awkwardly as the first.
www.boldstrokesbooks.com
February 19, 2025 at 6:39 PM
I really enjoyed the talk that @iamseanastin.bsky.social gave last night at Saluki Con. It was wonderful and gave me hope. Thank you.
February 16, 2025 at 8:53 PM