Oliver J. Tooley (Olli Tooley)
@otooleyauthor.bsky.social
Writer, publisher, woke lefty, he/him, founder of Blue Poppy Publishing, in North Devon.
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Drinks are on me tonight boys! 😂
First PLR payment in about three years. One pound and seventy-two pence. I don't care, it's free money.
I am a bit confused that 172 is not a multiple of 12.4, but presumably there is a reason. 🤷♂️
Drinks are on me tonight boys! 😂
First PLR payment in about three years. One pound and seventy-two pence. I don't care, it's free money.
I am a bit confused that 172 is not a multiple of 12.4, but presumably there is a reason. 🤷♂️
January 19, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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Drinks are on me tonight boys! 😂
First PLR payment in about three years. One pound and seventy-two pence. I don't care, it's free money.
I am a bit confused that 172 is not a multiple of 12.4, but presumably there is a reason. 🤷♂️
Drinks are on me tonight boys! 😂
First PLR payment in about three years. One pound and seventy-two pence. I don't care, it's free money.
I am a bit confused that 172 is not a multiple of 12.4, but presumably there is a reason. 🤷♂️
I am sixty. I will never not be excited by rainbows.
January 17, 2026 at 2:37 PM
I am sixty. I will never not be excited by rainbows.
It's still not published yet, but here it is in all its ridiculous glory.
"Dent-O-Nip" I remembered wrong plus there's an autocorrect to "debt" 😀
"Dent-O-Nip" I remembered wrong plus there's an autocorrect to "debt" 😀
January 4, 2026 at 1:54 PM
It's still not published yet, but here it is in all its ridiculous glory.
"Dent-O-Nip" I remembered wrong plus there's an autocorrect to "debt" 😀
"Dent-O-Nip" I remembered wrong plus there's an autocorrect to "debt" 😀
I have an artist slowly working on illustrations for a WIP
Three done so far, four to go for the main characters.
Eve, human 40+ ranger
Jenna, her daughter, 15-16, bard
Conker, 3-4yr-old mare.
If you like her work she can be found here www.artstation.com/acapeluso
Three done so far, four to go for the main characters.
Eve, human 40+ ranger
Jenna, her daughter, 15-16, bard
Conker, 3-4yr-old mare.
If you like her work she can be found here www.artstation.com/acapeluso
December 29, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I have an artist slowly working on illustrations for a WIP
Three done so far, four to go for the main characters.
Eve, human 40+ ranger
Jenna, her daughter, 15-16, bard
Conker, 3-4yr-old mare.
If you like her work she can be found here www.artstation.com/acapeluso
Three done so far, four to go for the main characters.
Eve, human 40+ ranger
Jenna, her daughter, 15-16, bard
Conker, 3-4yr-old mare.
If you like her work she can be found here www.artstation.com/acapeluso
Political compass analyses the parties by a consistent and objective method.
Corbyn's Labour was left. Starmer is very slightly to the right of LibDems and more authoritarian.
Just facts.
Corbyn's Labour was left. Starmer is very slightly to the right of LibDems and more authoritarian.
Just facts.
December 21, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Political compass analyses the parties by a consistent and objective method.
Corbyn's Labour was left. Starmer is very slightly to the right of LibDems and more authoritarian.
Just facts.
Corbyn's Labour was left. Starmer is very slightly to the right of LibDems and more authoritarian.
Just facts.
Got my loo roll to hand.
Already welling up! 🥹😭 😂
"Is he sick?"
"No, worse, he's discouraged."
The writer should have been given an Oscar for that line alone.
Already welling up! 🥹😭 😂
"Is he sick?"
"No, worse, he's discouraged."
The writer should have been given an Oscar for that line alone.
December 20, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Got my loo roll to hand.
Already welling up! 🥹😭 😂
"Is he sick?"
"No, worse, he's discouraged."
The writer should have been given an Oscar for that line alone.
Already welling up! 🥹😭 😂
"Is he sick?"
"No, worse, he's discouraged."
The writer should have been given an Oscar for that line alone.
I know this is a scam, 100%.
But even if it were real it would be pretty tacky.
To be clear, it is definitely a scam. Annie Proulx is not going to have a gmail address with an integer string after her name.
So sick of AI being used for shit like this.
But even if it were real it would be pretty tacky.
To be clear, it is definitely a scam. Annie Proulx is not going to have a gmail address with an integer string after her name.
So sick of AI being used for shit like this.
December 17, 2025 at 9:22 AM
I know this is a scam, 100%.
But even if it were real it would be pretty tacky.
To be clear, it is definitely a scam. Annie Proulx is not going to have a gmail address with an integer string after her name.
So sick of AI being used for shit like this.
But even if it were real it would be pretty tacky.
To be clear, it is definitely a scam. Annie Proulx is not going to have a gmail address with an integer string after her name.
So sick of AI being used for shit like this.
I had to kill time in Hertfordshire yesterday. Went t Bencroft Wood Nature Reserve.
What a lovely wood where fallen trees and branches are let where they are providing habitats for countless insects and other organisms.
What a lovely wood where fallen trees and branches are let where they are providing habitats for countless insects and other organisms.
December 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I had to kill time in Hertfordshire yesterday. Went t Bencroft Wood Nature Reserve.
What a lovely wood where fallen trees and branches are let where they are providing habitats for countless insects and other organisms.
What a lovely wood where fallen trees and branches are let where they are providing habitats for countless insects and other organisms.
So, yesterday, Paul Gambaccini played 12 songs for the song "The 12 Days of Christmas"
Some good choices were made, but what songs would you have chosen?
Some good choices were made, but what songs would you have chosen?
December 15, 2025 at 2:28 PM
So, yesterday, Paul Gambaccini played 12 songs for the song "The 12 Days of Christmas"
Some good choices were made, but what songs would you have chosen?
Some good choices were made, but what songs would you have chosen?
Racism = Bad, but apparently ageism = absolutely fine.
Yes, support for Reform rises with age, but that doesn't make the average boomer stupid, it is just reform voters who are.
Oh, and people who lump everyone of a certain demographic group together and assume they are homogenous.
Yes, support for Reform rises with age, but that doesn't make the average boomer stupid, it is just reform voters who are.
Oh, and people who lump everyone of a certain demographic group together and assume they are homogenous.
December 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Racism = Bad, but apparently ageism = absolutely fine.
Yes, support for Reform rises with age, but that doesn't make the average boomer stupid, it is just reform voters who are.
Oh, and people who lump everyone of a certain demographic group together and assume they are homogenous.
Yes, support for Reform rises with age, but that doesn't make the average boomer stupid, it is just reform voters who are.
Oh, and people who lump everyone of a certain demographic group together and assume they are homogenous.
The people who came up with "Black Dog" as a brand of free range eggs, and then designed this sign, didn't entirely think it through did they?
Or am I the only person who thinks Dog Egg is a euphemism?
Or am I the only person who thinks Dog Egg is a euphemism?
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
The people who came up with "Black Dog" as a brand of free range eggs, and then designed this sign, didn't entirely think it through did they?
Or am I the only person who thinks Dog Egg is a euphemism?
Or am I the only person who thinks Dog Egg is a euphemism?
Fuck you Co-op, not just for this shitty label which is impossible to peel, so I can't read the instructions, but also for not being on Bsky but I bet you are still on Twitter. So much for ethics.
November 19, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Fuck you Co-op, not just for this shitty label which is impossible to peel, so I can't read the instructions, but also for not being on Bsky but I bet you are still on Twitter. So much for ethics.
This is remarkably close to the current averages (as given on Wikipedia) with (rounded) Reform 30%, Labour 18%, Con 17%, Green 14%, and LibDem 13%
November 16, 2025 at 11:07 AM
This is remarkably close to the current averages (as given on Wikipedia) with (rounded) Reform 30%, Labour 18%, Con 17%, Green 14%, and LibDem 13%
November 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
TIL vanilla extract doesn't taste very good when licked off my fingers.
Making low-syn chocolate and vanilla dessert for #SlimmingWorld taster session tonight.
Making low-syn chocolate and vanilla dessert for #SlimmingWorld taster session tonight.
October 28, 2025 at 3:46 PM
TIL vanilla extract doesn't taste very good when licked off my fingers.
Making low-syn chocolate and vanilla dessert for #SlimmingWorld taster session tonight.
Making low-syn chocolate and vanilla dessert for #SlimmingWorld taster session tonight.
... and just look at the direction of travel!
See #AltText for explanation and source
Yes, we still have a way to go, but we are shifting.
See #AltText for explanation and source
Yes, we still have a way to go, but we are shifting.
October 28, 2025 at 11:53 AM
... and just look at the direction of travel!
See #AltText for explanation and source
Yes, we still have a way to go, but we are shifting.
See #AltText for explanation and source
Yes, we still have a way to go, but we are shifting.
"Not you, Odysseus, you're only half collie."
October 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM
"Not you, Odysseus, you're only half collie."
"We are open 'ordinary' "
en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/everyday
Why you NEED a #Proofreader #Editor for professional applications.
en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/everyday
Why you NEED a #Proofreader #Editor for professional applications.
September 17, 2025 at 11:14 AM
"We are open 'ordinary' "
en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/everyday
Why you NEED a #Proofreader #Editor for professional applications.
en.m.wiktionary.org/wiki/everyday
Why you NEED a #Proofreader #Editor for professional applications.
Also working on a YA fantasy, loosely based on DnD, called "The Chosen One"
A town has sent over thirty orphan boys on a quest to fulfil a prophecy.
All have either died or are MIA.
But this year will be different, right?
Well, yes, the Chosen One's girlfriend follows him, and her mum follows her.
A town has sent over thirty orphan boys on a quest to fulfil a prophecy.
All have either died or are MIA.
But this year will be different, right?
Well, yes, the Chosen One's girlfriend follows him, and her mum follows her.
May 21, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Also working on a YA fantasy, loosely based on DnD, called "The Chosen One"
A town has sent over thirty orphan boys on a quest to fulfil a prophecy.
All have either died or are MIA.
But this year will be different, right?
Well, yes, the Chosen One's girlfriend follows him, and her mum follows her.
A town has sent over thirty orphan boys on a quest to fulfil a prophecy.
All have either died or are MIA.
But this year will be different, right?
Well, yes, the Chosen One's girlfriend follows him, and her mum follows her.
Something for #EarthDay #BookSky 📚💙
Four great titles from @bluepoppypub.bsky.social featuring the #environment and #ecology. They have plenty more. Most of the catalogue is like that.
Four great titles from @bluepoppypub.bsky.social featuring the #environment and #ecology. They have plenty more. Most of the catalogue is like that.
April 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Something for #EarthDay #BookSky 📚💙
Four great titles from @bluepoppypub.bsky.social featuring the #environment and #ecology. They have plenty more. Most of the catalogue is like that.
Four great titles from @bluepoppypub.bsky.social featuring the #environment and #ecology. They have plenty more. Most of the catalogue is like that.
Does anyone know what the difference is between all these?
Got two lactose intolerant people in the family. Learning too much right now.
Got two lactose intolerant people in the family. Learning too much right now.
November 20, 2024 at 9:12 AM
Does anyone know what the difference is between all these?
Got two lactose intolerant people in the family. Learning too much right now.
Got two lactose intolerant people in the family. Learning too much right now.
I'm only going to recycle this one tweet I promise. Tragic that it was the most popular thing I ever tweeted.
How much is the right amount of Marmite?
1 = No Marmite
12 = a whole 25g jar
(sorry this will mean nothing to anyone in the USA)
How much is the right amount of Marmite?
1 = No Marmite
12 = a whole 25g jar
(sorry this will mean nothing to anyone in the USA)
November 15, 2024 at 3:02 PM
I'm only going to recycle this one tweet I promise. Tragic that it was the most popular thing I ever tweeted.
How much is the right amount of Marmite?
1 = No Marmite
12 = a whole 25g jar
(sorry this will mean nothing to anyone in the USA)
How much is the right amount of Marmite?
1 = No Marmite
12 = a whole 25g jar
(sorry this will mean nothing to anyone in the USA)
