“The Grumpy Owl” was started as Ryan Oakley’s notebook in December of 2005. He writes about whatever he feels like writing about. The topics range from politics to tie knots to manners to genetics. He also has a thing for robots.

” . . . The Grumpy Owl, the compellingly misanthropic musings of another Toronto character, a disaffected dandy, author of ultra violent science fiction and professional dilettante book reviewer. “

– Danielle Meder, Final Fashion.

“At first when I saw the name I was like, “Another old man who can use a computer, great. Now I’ll have nothing to write about. I’ll have to pass on this one.” And then I realized the folly of my ways. His blog is great.”

– Mark Rogers, Super Guy of Analog Medium

“Ryan is a dapper gent, a clever wit and above all, a fantastic writer . . . And you should all go to Ryan’s blog.”

– Jeff Lemire, multi-award winning graphic novelist

“It made me smile a time or two. He seems to find odd news or things to blog about and ALWAYS has a link in every single post. The template is plain. Other than that, it’s not bad.”

– Bitter Bitch of IT2M

“He’s a madman and an excellent writer . . . If you don’t believe me, check out his top notch blog called The Grumpy Owl. It’s frequently outrageous, definitely inappropriate, usually fun, and always perfectly written.”

– Minister Faust, writer of revolutionary Science Fiction

“I have now bookmarked your blog. You are a genius, sir.”

The Editors of Space Squid Magazine

If you wish to submit a link for “The Grumpy Owl” please email Ryan at:

grumpy.owl (at) gmail.com