Derek Farrell
@derekifarrell.bsky.social
He/ him. Crime-writer. Puppy-parent. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇺🇦✍️🧠🐕🦺
Well hopefully now she’s won the battle against trans people she’ll turn her sights and her billions to reproductive rights and rape conviction rates.
April 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Well hopefully now she’s won the battle against trans people she’ll turn her sights and her billions to reproductive rights and rape conviction rates.
Yesterday we dog sat for two beauties, watched a Dr Who Marathon, caught up on the latest Reacher and had - all round - a #VeryGoodDay
March 23, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Yesterday we dog sat for two beauties, watched a Dr Who Marathon, caught up on the latest Reacher and had - all round - a #VeryGoodDay
Had a haircut yesterday. Installed a new printer (so I’m basically Einstein innit) and - thanks to a conversation with @dvbishop.com - spent a lovely evening rediscovering the later works of @alisonmoyet.bsky.social. It was a very good day.
March 22, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Had a haircut yesterday. Installed a new printer (so I’m basically Einstein innit) and - thanks to a conversation with @dvbishop.com - spent a lovely evening rediscovering the later works of @alisonmoyet.bsky.social. It was a very good day.
It’s simply not possible to take a bad photo of this beautiful soul.
March 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
It’s simply not possible to take a bad photo of this beautiful soul.
Every time I see this tree on my daily walk I’m reminded that it’s Cthulhu’s world and we just live in it…
March 10, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Every time I see this tree on my daily walk I’m reminded that it’s Cthulhu’s world and we just live in it…
Just had to explain to this one that trying to climb over the fence to get to the foxes in next doors garden is not only rude but - as the fence is at least six feet high - futile. Still, she’s a tenacious warrior, so nothing is impossible.
March 8, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Just had to explain to this one that trying to climb over the fence to get to the foxes in next doors garden is not only rude but - as the fence is at least six feet high - futile. Still, she’s a tenacious warrior, so nothing is impossible.
In an alternative universe I have the confidence and the wardrobe of San Marino’s song contest host.
March 8, 2025 at 9:35 PM
In an alternative universe I have the confidence and the wardrobe of San Marino’s song contest host.
This fucker in his fucking cravat… Jesus wept. <Breathes into paper bag>
March 8, 2025 at 7:18 PM
This fucker in his fucking cravat… Jesus wept. <Breathes into paper bag>
Had a fantastic day today at a plotting workshop* delivered by @matahb.bsky.social And now I’m catching up on the work backlog and playing one of my favourite Diana albums.
(*a workshop about plotting fiction and not a plot to fix the world. Though fuck knows we need one of those.)
(*a workshop about plotting fiction and not a plot to fix the world. Though fuck knows we need one of those.)
March 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Had a fantastic day today at a plotting workshop* delivered by @matahb.bsky.social And now I’m catching up on the work backlog and playing one of my favourite Diana albums.
(*a workshop about plotting fiction and not a plot to fix the world. Though fuck knows we need one of those.)
(*a workshop about plotting fiction and not a plot to fix the world. Though fuck knows we need one of those.)
Today. I hope to see some of you there.
February 22, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Today. I hope to see some of you there.
I fucking LOVE a sword and sandals epic. Hope there’s an appropriate level of- ahem - Greek activity.
February 20, 2025 at 7:52 AM
I fucking LOVE a sword and sandals epic. Hope there’s an appropriate level of- ahem - Greek activity.
Not sure Skys new TV show “glory hole of the year,” has legs to be honest.
January 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Not sure Skys new TV show “glory hole of the year,” has legs to be honest.
Might even be earlier. Cis 23 was a wet one and that jacket I’m wearing looks like this one from 2019. #SoLongAgo
January 18, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Might even be earlier. Cis 23 was a wet one and that jacket I’m wearing looks like this one from 2019. #SoLongAgo
See me earlier this week shredding about fifteen years worth of utility bills bank statements and pay slips.
January 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
See me earlier this week shredding about fifteen years worth of utility bills bank statements and pay slips.
Best pre-Christmas present ever. #themanmadeofsmoke by @alexnorth.co.uk courtesy of michaeljosephbooks. I have loved every single North book to date so this one is going to be a huge treat.
December 23, 2024 at 5:08 PM
Best pre-Christmas present ever. #themanmadeofsmoke by @alexnorth.co.uk courtesy of michaeljosephbooks. I have loved every single North book to date so this one is going to be a huge treat.
Off to #amsterdam. Why does my head look like a cannon ball?
December 11, 2024 at 4:24 PM
Off to #amsterdam. Why does my head look like a cannon ball?
St Albans yesterday as the market was closing. “‘Ere, love,” one of the stall holders beckoned me, “d’you like mangos?”
I confirmed that I did, and she handed me a bag. “Enjoy!”
So today’s late breakfast: Mango. Greek yogurt. Honey. Crushed pistachios. Putting up the tree today. Say a prayer for us.
I confirmed that I did, and she handed me a bag. “Enjoy!”
So today’s late breakfast: Mango. Greek yogurt. Honey. Crushed pistachios. Putting up the tree today. Say a prayer for us.
December 1, 2024 at 10:01 AM
St Albans yesterday as the market was closing. “‘Ere, love,” one of the stall holders beckoned me, “d’you like mangos?”
I confirmed that I did, and she handed me a bag. “Enjoy!”
So today’s late breakfast: Mango. Greek yogurt. Honey. Crushed pistachios. Putting up the tree today. Say a prayer for us.
I confirmed that I did, and she handed me a bag. “Enjoy!”
So today’s late breakfast: Mango. Greek yogurt. Honey. Crushed pistachios. Putting up the tree today. Say a prayer for us.
Nine years ago, this happened.
November 20, 2024 at 5:51 PM
Nine years ago, this happened.
“Surely,” Rosie says, “it must be time for bed..?”
November 18, 2024 at 9:41 PM
“Surely,” Rosie says, “it must be time for bed..?”
I think he’d really get on with Rosie, whose hobbies include burying everything under my duvet 😂
November 16, 2024 at 3:57 PM
I think he’d really get on with Rosie, whose hobbies include burying everything under my duvet 😂
I have work to do. So Much work. But this face is making it very difficult to get started… #cockapoo #saturdaymorning
November 16, 2024 at 10:43 AM
I have work to do. So Much work. But this face is making it very difficult to get started… #cockapoo #saturdaymorning
Stolen from SayHey on Facebook. Same girl. Same.
November 15, 2024 at 3:15 PM
Stolen from SayHey on Facebook. Same girl. Same.
<Rosie listlessly considers the day ahead>
Salt & Pepper’s “Push it” comes on the Radio.
Salt & Pepper’s “Push it” comes on the Radio.
November 14, 2024 at 9:14 AM
<Rosie listlessly considers the day ahead>
Salt & Pepper’s “Push it” comes on the Radio.
Salt & Pepper’s “Push it” comes on the Radio.
Reminded of this old Reddit story
November 14, 2024 at 8:55 AM
Reminded of this old Reddit story