Daniel O'Malley is an Australian science fiction writer from Canberra.[1]
Daniel O'Malley | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Novelist |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Period | 2012–present |
| Genre | Fantasy, horror |
| Notable works | The Rook (novel) |
| Website | |
| rookfiles | |
Biography
O'Malley graduated with an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a master's degree in medieval history from Ohio State University. He worked for the Australian Transport Safety Bureau[2] writing press releases[3] and acting as a spokesman.[4]
His first novel, The Rook, was released in 2012 . It received that year's Aurealis Award in the category of Best Science Fiction Novel.[5] The Rook has also been made into a television mini-series on the Starz network with Emma Greenwell in the role of Myfanwy Thomas.[6][7]