Michael Todd Gallowglas

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Through this weekend, I've unlocked annual memberships for my Patreon at a 10% discount. You will also qualify for *Halloween Jack and the Red Emperors* depending on your support level.

Calling it now...
At some point in my lifetime, we're going to have a presidential debate between AOC and MTG.

4 years self-harm free.

Tonight I wrap up the "Beginnings" module on my writing livestream. I'll be deconstructing the first couple of paragraphs from 4 stories submitted by viewers.

Heading off to the Kearney Park Renaissance Faire. Hope I see some of you there!

My Wednesday office

Remember kids...
Guy Fox was a religious nut job.

Last week's premiere was awesome. I deconstructed 4 opening sentences to show what they did right and used those examples on how to elevate each one to the next level. This week, I'm doing it again, only with the 1st three sentences of each submission. Hope you'll join me.

www.twitch.tv/mgallowglas

I have decided on my next tattoo.

I still have a slot or two open for tonight's livestream. Send me your story openings to show you how to take them from good to great!

Tuesday nights are back. For the next few weeks, we'll be talking about beginnings. So, send your story beginnings to gallowglas@gallowglasarmy.com, and let me show you how to take your writing from good to great.

New work in progress!

At the Monday office, hard at work on my next book on writing: Dramaturgy - Making Magic With Narrative. #amwriting

Doing a little work at Pitch and Fiddle today. One of the owners just told me that the show on Saturday was the best they've ever done on a Saturday at that time. Thanks to everyone who came out to support me and the venue!

BARD for LIFE is back!
And we're back where we truly belong. It's been over a year since our last show, and six years since we've done a pub show!

At Handford Ren Faire. Forgot my boots and corkscrew. Luckily, an old friend has a spare pair of boots for me to borrrow. whew.

Really weird not seeing the journal with Halloween Jack 3 in my bag. That's gonna take some getting used to.

It applies to any creative act.

Perfect is the enemy of good.
Good is the enemy of finished.
-Gallowlgas

I'm sick. Entertain me. Lift my spirits. Be silly. Suggest shows. Rant about something obscure. Anything for a momentary distraction.

I was today years old when I learned the character Zorro was inspired by an Irishman, William Lambert.

Okay... KPop Demon Hunters was pretty good.

Another week, another Be Awesome Wednesday. What acts of awesome have you committed today?

Weekly Wednesday Wrap Up 8-27-2025 August 27th, 2025 Yeah. I know it’s been a while since I’ve done an update. One of the most valuable skills a working and hustling creative can develop is knowing when too much is too m…

New weekly update post on my new website.

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The friar is a secret Sith lord.

Okay... New Star Wars show for Disney+.
It's like Romeo and Juliet, only set during the Jedi-Mandalorian war.

We have Gallowglas Army swag - with more on the way.

Learn more in a new report, "From the Front Lines," about Valhalla Weekend 2 on the new website.

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The cursor on my mother's laptop touchpad has vanished. The cursor reappears when I plug a usb mouse into it. The laptop is Windows 11. Anyone have any suggestions?

It's Be Awesome Wednesday! What's awesome in your world? What acts of Awesome are you committing?