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Christopher O'Halloran—author

@cohalloran.bsky.social

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Author of PUSHING DAISY, (2025, Lethe Press) https://www.lethepressbooks.com/store/p716/Pushing_Daisy.html Short fiction published or forthcoming by Uncharted, Kaleidotrope, Cosmic Horror Monthly, The No Sleep Podcast, Dark Matter, etc

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · May 5

We are 10 DAYS from the release of PUSHING DAISY! Here's a 🧵 highlighting some incredible blurbs from some highly-respected voices in the industry.

First is a snippet from Publishers Weekly's starred review! Check the full review at www.publishersweekly.com/9781590217740

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Sep 3

One chapter later and I think I know 😭

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Sep 3

What am I in for, @comptonwrites.bsky.social?!

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 30

Not a fan of audible? You're in luck! You can get the Pushing Daisy audiobook on 34 other platforms 🤯

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 28

Thanks to both of you ❤️

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 28

Don't worry everyone, I just bought a fresh box of baby wipes from Costco, so they'll go on sale now.

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 21

NOW AVAILABLE ON AUDIBLE

From @lethepress.bsky.social, produced with the help of Lit Lantern Media, listen to the book @publisherswkly.bsky.social calls "an intimate horror story that masterfully combines psychological and supernatural terror." (Starred review)

#audible #audiobook #debutauthor

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 8

A tie against Pete Carroll? Feels right. Sign me up for that Horton, Holani, and Milroe hype train.
#seahawks

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Andy Boyle @andymboyle.bsky.social · Aug 6

My story “Used To Be Some Kind of Badass” is up at Cold Caller Magazine. It’s a tale of brothers, revenge, and unfinished business. Check it out.

Used to Be Some Kind of Badass

Fiction by Andy Boyle

coldcallermag.substack.com

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Aug 5

Pig races are the biggest bust, man. 5 minutes of the same pig puns you've already heard, then 10 seconds of action. I don't care about the backstory of Ham Solo or The Notorious PIG, just lemme see them hogs run.

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 27

Fans of the weird, mark your calendar for the upcoming collection release from @erikmchatton.bsky.social!

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 13

Loved your artwork! Haunting stuff 🫣

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 13

Anybody read this graphic novel by @tananarivedue.bsky.social and Steven Barnes, illustrated by @marcofinnegan.bsky.social? I'd kill to get any Due novel in theatres—or miniseries?! Looking at you, African Immortals Series—but I really need to see Aisha's story on film.

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 12

IF YOU'RE READY FOR THE WEEKEND, PUT YOUR HANDS UP

IF YOU WEARING SUNSCREEN, PUT YOUR HANDS UP

IF YOU GOT A BOOK HANGOVER, SIT IN SILENCE

spongebob is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in a diner .

ALT: spongebob is sitting at a table with a cup of coffee in a diner .

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 12

Thanks for all the stories, brother. It's a gift you give the world.

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 12

Incredible story. I had to read it any chance I got. So far, it's my favourite release of the year. The history, Good Stab's love for the people he cares about, the horrors, and Etsy! What an ending.

Stephen, you're an inspiration. Truly.

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 12

Finished THE BUFFALO HUNTER HUNTER in the walmart parking lot of walmart while my wife grabs the kids some ketchup chips (they've been asking for days) and—beyond my love for the book—I'm always brought to tears by the acknowledgment sections @sgj.bsky.social writes.

The love in his heart, man...

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 8

If you're in the lower mainland July 26, come visit me in Chilliwack for a signing!

If you can't make that one, keep an eye out for future dates. There are more coming 👀

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Abbotsford author to hold book signing in Chilliwack for horror novel

Christopher O’Halloran will be at The Book Man with debut novel Pushing Daisy

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NightTide Magazine @nighttidemag.bsky.social · Jul 7

Horror heads: @cohalloran.bsky.social explores ghost stories rooted in today’s living spaces beyond the Victorian mansion: townhouses, flats, apartments above off-brand laundromats. Because even without creaky attics, the dark still knows how to find us.
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NOT YOUR GRANDMA’S HAUNTED HOUSE: HAUNTING IN HOMES WHERE WE ACTUALLY LIVE

Victorian mansions aren’t the only haunted homes. Christopher O’ Halloran’s rec list explores ghost stories rooted in today’s living spaces: townhouses, flats, apartments above off-bran…

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 7

I can't wait for the follow up, Pauline 🤩

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Pauline Chow (My gothic fantasy is Chasing Moonflowers!) @paulinechow.bsky.social · Jul 5

@cohalloran.bsky.social is an author of dark fiction and president of @howlsociety.bsky.social. His novel "Pushing Daisy" is a haunting exploration of grief and toxic relationships. I loved his portrayal of flawed characters, which is also my favorite way to write stories!

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 7

You can now get Pushing Daisy from @lethepress.bsky.social anywhere you find books. And word on the street is the audiobook will be available any day 👀

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jul 7

Big thanks to my old friend @shanehawk.com for taking the time to read my debut novel and share such kind words 🥹 If you haven't read the anthology he edited with @tvayyyy.bsky.social, Never Whistle a
At Night, please get on it! #ReadIndigenous

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jun 27

Check out this interview between friends @maryrajotte.bsky.social and @michelletang.bsky.social to promote Michelle's debut novella, DuMort! The interview is very fun and charming 🤩
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SPILLING INK: An Interview with Michelle Tang - MaryRajotte.com

A new interview with author Michelle Tang! Find out about the magical ingredients in Michelle's stories, her writing rituals, and all about her upcoming book, DuMort!

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Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jun 21

Now he knows his dad is famous 😎

Christopher O'Halloran—author @cohalloran.bsky.social · Jun 21

I highly recommend this collection! Loved it 😊

Robert Nazar Arjoyan @robertarjoyan.bsky.social · Jun 21

Hot dog!

My Barnes & Noble has 3 copies of SILK & SINEW on the shelves… just below @stephenking.bsky.social!

Big ups to @badhandbooks.bsky.social for making this happen.

And my son was very kind and patient and happy about this hoopla but finally he asked, “Can we go look at the DVDs now?”

Me holding a copy of SILK & SINEW at my Barnes & Noble

Me and my son holding a copy of SILK & SINEW at my Barnes & Noble

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