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
A handsome lizard was lounging on my front steps.
February 10, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A handsome lizard was lounging on my front steps.
Petit mantis has taken up residence in the fern on the coffee table.
February 9, 2026 at 7:56 PM
Petit mantis has taken up residence in the fern on the coffee table.
Nothing like a good menacing water tower to make you want to write a scary scene.
February 8, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Nothing like a good menacing water tower to make you want to write a scary scene.
Sally has found the coolest spot in the house.
February 5, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Sally has found the coolest spot in the house.
There’s a magnificent exhibition of music posters on at the @nationalgalleryaus . There wasn’t one I didn’t covet.
February 4, 2026 at 7:56 PM
There’s a magnificent exhibition of music posters on at the @nationalgalleryaus . There wasn’t one I didn’t covet.
I like these large light shades. I imagine them humming melodiously to each other, then dropping down to trap their chosen prey of discerning diners.
February 3, 2026 at 7:40 PM
I like these large light shades. I imagine them humming melodiously to each other, then dropping down to trap their chosen prey of discerning diners.
Shadows cast by an intricate and impressive but not entirely effective sunshade.
February 2, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Shadows cast by an intricate and impressive but not entirely effective sunshade.
A teeny little apex predator.
February 1, 2026 at 7:55 PM
A teeny little apex predator.
Exquisite art and text on leaves at the @nationallibraryaus
January 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Exquisite art and text on leaves at the @nationallibraryaus
For who among us would not be tempted by a holster for one’s teacup?
January 28, 2026 at 8:06 PM
For who among us would not be tempted by a holster for one’s teacup?
Vanilla waffles with caramel sauce, cheesecake custard, fresh strawberries, banana ice cream,
cereal crunch & chocolate rice crisps!
cereal crunch & chocolate rice crisps!
January 27, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Vanilla waffles with caramel sauce, cheesecake custard, fresh strawberries, banana ice cream,
cereal crunch & chocolate rice crisps!
cereal crunch & chocolate rice crisps!
The bees were out, languidly doing their job.
January 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
The bees were out, languidly doing their job.
We had a visitor! At first, Sally was appalled. Soon, however, they were tearing madly around the house together.
January 19, 2026 at 8:12 PM
We had a visitor! At first, Sally was appalled. Soon, however, they were tearing madly around the house together.
This cinnamon roll from @thepialligobakesmith was awarded ‘Australia’s best cinnamon scroll’, and I can see (and taste) why.
January 18, 2026 at 7:43 PM
This cinnamon roll from @thepialligobakesmith was awarded ‘Australia’s best cinnamon scroll’, and I can see (and taste) why.
They just seemed to be having a nice day out.
January 13, 2026 at 8:06 PM
They just seemed to be having a nice day out.
A new leaf on my terrarium plant! (I thought it might be dying, so I’m very pleased.)
January 12, 2026 at 8:09 PM
A new leaf on my terrarium plant! (I thought it might be dying, so I’m very pleased.)
Now I really want to write a story about a huge metal pigeon. Just not sure if it would be the hero or the villain.
January 11, 2026 at 7:46 PM
Now I really want to write a story about a huge metal pigeon. Just not sure if it would be the hero or the villain.
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.