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Hi all. I write books under the names "Tim Candleman" for my gay-campy murder mysteries, and "Tim Gallows" for my gay action hero spy thrillers.

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Quote from The Woulfe Intrusion spy thriller, coming Summer 2026. "She felt personally connected to this case for the flimsiest of reasons. Her hair was the same color as his." Meet Nina Nystrom: Interpol. See timgallows.com for more information.

Quote from The Woulfe Intrusion spy thriller, coming Summer 2026. "She felt personally connected to this case for the flimsiest of reasons. Her hair was the same color as his." Meet Nina Nystrom: Interpol. See timgallows.com for more information.

From my upcoming book, The Woulfe Intrusion.

Her only lead was a man matching his description who bought a train ticket to Paris. A dead end.
She felt personally connected to this case for the flimsiest of reasons. Her hair was the same color as his.
Free prequel at: timgallows.com/pack

10.02.2026 17:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

As I wrote Min, I wasn't sure where I was going with the character. But she turned out to be such a delight, a bundle of joy in a gritty spy novel. I just loved her.

17.01.2026 18:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
We passed cafรฉs and patio diners on our way to the moneychangerโ€™s shop.
Tucked between a scarf shop and a candy store, Soo-Minโ€™s Moneychangers vanished into the row of storefronts. A blinking LED marquee listed the latest currency exchanges. Otherwise, the place was forgettable.
โ€œThis wonโ€™t take long,โ€ I told Brian. โ€œLook around if you want. Come inside when youโ€™re done.โ€
โ€œI was hoping youโ€™d say that,โ€ he said, his inner tourist eager to be released.
I stepped into Minโ€™s shop. A faint scent of sage incense greeted me. I walked up to the counter, where an Asian woman sat on a stool, scrolling through her phone.
โ€œHey Min, long time no see.โ€
She glanced up and studied me for a moment, struggling to place my face. Then her eyes went wide with recognition.
โ€œWoulfe? Is that you? Ohmigod!โ€
She tossed the phone down and hopped off the stool, circling the counter to hug me.
โ€œI havenโ€™t seen you in forever! Gimme kiss!โ€
I went for a cheek peck, but she landed a quick one on my lips instead.
She lifted my hat and squinted. โ€œWhat did you do to your hair? It looks awful!โ€
I ran a hand over the mohawk, relieved to feel stubble starting to grow back.
โ€œIโ€™m in disguise,โ€ I said, smiling.
โ€œYou shouldnโ€™t have cut your hair,โ€ she chided. โ€œI love that hair! Iโ€™d kill for it, and I donโ€™t mean figuratively.โ€

We passed cafรฉs and patio diners on our way to the moneychangerโ€™s shop. Tucked between a scarf shop and a candy store, Soo-Minโ€™s Moneychangers vanished into the row of storefronts. A blinking LED marquee listed the latest currency exchanges. Otherwise, the place was forgettable. โ€œThis wonโ€™t take long,โ€ I told Brian. โ€œLook around if you want. Come inside when youโ€™re done.โ€ โ€œI was hoping youโ€™d say that,โ€ he said, his inner tourist eager to be released. I stepped into Minโ€™s shop. A faint scent of sage incense greeted me. I walked up to the counter, where an Asian woman sat on a stool, scrolling through her phone. โ€œHey Min, long time no see.โ€ She glanced up and studied me for a moment, struggling to place my face. Then her eyes went wide with recognition. โ€œWoulfe? Is that you? Ohmigod!โ€ She tossed the phone down and hopped off the stool, circling the counter to hug me. โ€œI havenโ€™t seen you in forever! Gimme kiss!โ€ I went for a cheek peck, but she landed a quick one on my lips instead. She lifted my hat and squinted. โ€œWhat did you do to your hair? It looks awful!โ€ I ran a hand over the mohawk, relieved to feel stubble starting to grow back. โ€œIโ€™m in disguise,โ€ I said, smiling. โ€œYou shouldnโ€™t have cut your hair,โ€ she chided. โ€œI love that hair! Iโ€™d kill for it, and I donโ€™t mean figuratively.โ€

Find out more at timgallows.com, and get a copy of the story before the story, Woulfe: Dealer's Choice.

#TheWoulfeIntrusion #SpyThriller #AmWriting #SaturdaySnippet

17.01.2026 18:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
The road twisted through the fields like an old scar, silvered with frost. It was cold and rough, but beautiful in its own way.
Highway 411 unwound under the tires, carrying me past barns caving in on themselves. Sunday morning. A church bell tolled somewhere, though the mist swallowed the sound. People were living lives the way normal folks did.
I was not one of them. At least not anymore.

The road twisted through the fields like an old scar, silvered with frost. It was cold and rough, but beautiful in its own way. Highway 411 unwound under the tires, carrying me past barns caving in on themselves. Sunday morning. A church bell tolled somewhere, though the mist swallowed the sound. People were living lives the way normal folks did. I was not one of them. At least not anymore.

A little snippet of my upcoming book, The Woulfe Intrusion, planned for release this summer.

Read the prequel for free: timgallows.com/pack

#SaturdaySnippet #WoulfeTheSpy #SpyThriller

10.01.2026 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Trigger Guard is an essential book for anyone who needs to use the following works in their novel: gun, rifle, pistol, musket. And Chris keeps it both informational and entertaining to read.

09.01.2026 21:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Queer characters. Dark secrets. Zero cost. ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธ

I've joined a special promo for LGBTQ+ Mystery & Thriller novels. Discover your next obsession and grab some free ebooks via BookFunnel!

Get them here: books.bookfunnel.com/lgbtqmystery...

#QueerSky #IndieAuthors

07.01.2026 18:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Three books, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller, with a winter scene. An orange cat keeps watch.

Three books, Mystery, Suspense, and Thriller, with a winter scene. An orange cat keeps watch.

Curl up with a good book this winter. A wide variety of Suspense, Mystery, and Thriller books, all free.
Thanks @bookfunnel.bsky.social!

04.01.2026 20:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The best spies hide in plain sight. ๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

Survival means living a double life. Discover the darker side of secrets in this collection of LGBT Mysteries & Thrillers.

Get them here: books.bookfunnel.com/lgbtqmystery...

#QueerNoir #SpyFiction #WoulfeTheSpy

03.01.2026 20:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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January 2026 Cozy Suspense Thriller Only Searching for your next favorite story? Look no further! These bestselling authors have teamed up to offer a delightful selection of new books. Available for a limited time.

Start 2026 with a thrill(er). ๐Ÿซ€

Iโ€™ve teamed up with 20+ authors for a massive FREE mystery and thriller book drop.

High-tech espionage, gritty noir, and my prequel Woulfe: Dealer's Choice.

Stock your library here: books.bookfunnel.com/jan26cozysus...

#SpyThriller #FreeBooks #BookSky

01.01.2026 14:09 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Well, my book "Woulfe: Dealer's Choice" is officially LIVE.

My gift to you this year is a trip to the dark side of Naples.

If you haven't joined yet, there is still time to grab your free copy at the link below.

Enjoy the holidays and food, and welcome to the mission.

www.timgallows.com/pack

26.12.2025 00:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Almost time.
timgallows.com/pack

24.12.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"The knife was mine before he even knew he'd been disarmed."

Want to see how the rest of this fight goes down?
Grab the full 40,000-word thriller Woulfe: Dealer's Choice for FREE by joining the Woulfe Pack: timgallows.com/newsletter/

#WoulfeTheSpy #WoulfeDealersChoice #SpyThriller #IndieAuthor

20.12.2025 12:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Woulfe: Dealer's Choice cover

Woulfe: Dealer's Choice cover

OFFICIAL COVER REVEAL ๐Ÿบ

Here it is. The face of the new mission.
Woulfe: Dealer's Choice takes us back to 2016 Naples, where Azarius Woulfe is forced to choose between two evils.
This 40,000-word prequel novella drops on Christmas Day.

Get it FREE by joining the Woulfe Pack at timgallows.com/pack

17.12.2025 13:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Picture of the Notary from the book Woulfe: Dealer's Choice

Picture of the Notary from the book Woulfe: Dealer's Choice

Meet The Notary. She doesn't give easy jobs.

Woulfe is handed a contract with a twist: two targets, but only one needs to die.

Find out who he chooses in my book, Woulfe: Dealer's Choice, releasing later THIS MONTH.

Get your copy by joining the Woulfe Pack: timgallows.com/newsletter/

13.12.2025 17:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thatโ€™s the opening line of WOULFE: DEALERโ€™S CHOICE.

Woulfeโ€™s first glimpse is the volcano.

Want to read what happens next? This 40,000โ€‘word spy thriller novella drops later this month.

๐ŸŽ Get your FREE copy by joining the Woulfe Pack
www.timgallows.com/newsletter

06.12.2025 15:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Disposing of a body on a moped would be infinitely worse."

Woulfe gets into a spot when he kills a man and must clean up the scene.

Get your FREE copy NEXT MONTH! by joining the Woulfe Pack: timgallows.com/newsletter/

#WoulfeTheSpy #WoulfeDealersChoice #SpyThriller #Action #IndieAuthor #FreeBook

29.11.2025 17:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spoken | Woulfe: Dealer's Choice - Chapter One by timgallows 0 likes, 1 listens

I'm exploring some digital narration options for my free novella. Here's chapter one of "Woulfe: Dealer's Choice" from the service @spokenpress.bsky.social, narrated by an actor who licensed their voice for use. Let me know how you like it. ihave.spoken.press/p/1WhMn6Q4-dT

20.10.2025 14:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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This is the moon at night. Not the sun during the day. Brilliant bright moon tonight!

07.10.2025 00:42 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I finished the first draft of my free novella, Woulfe: Dealer's Choice. I'm working to have it complete and available by Christmas, free to my newsletter subscribers. If you'd like the free novella when it comes out, join The Woulfe Pack for updates. timgallows.com/newsletter

04.10.2025 16:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

This is how I always see you, mounted on a griffon, ready to do battle!

27.09.2025 21:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman is now on Netflix. I was quite pleased with the adaptation. Keep in mind, the book is 400 pages long. The movie is two hours long. Some changes needed to be made, but they kept the heart and emotion of the story.

01.09.2025 17:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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So, Terminal List: Dark Wolf came out Wednesday, and tonight The Thursday Murder Club is out. It's like someone knows I write in both genres and wants to make me choose a favorite. I refuse. I will love each child equally.

28.08.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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I made some wonderful friends at #killernashville this year, and learned so much! I even got to wear my new rainbow shirts and got so many compliments. I'm so glad I went and can't wait until next year!

26.08.2025 21:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Day three of #killernashville writing conference is about to begin. My brain is getting full, in a good way.

23.08.2025 11:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

One less is available now. I bought it and may bug you for an autograph.

21.08.2025 22:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'll arrive tomorrow night. Not staying at the host hotel though since I decided too late for a room. Will you have copies of your book Trigger Guard for sale? Looks like a good one for me to pick up.

19.08.2025 15:18 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I may see you at one of those two panels. Thanks for taking the time to help authors like me who know nothing about firearms.

19.08.2025 03:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Killer Nashville | International Writersโ€™ Conference for Genres Incorporating Mystery, Thriller, Suspense, Action, or Romance Killer Nashville is the premier writersโ€™ conference for all crime genres incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance. Connect with agents, editors, and bestselling authors.

Later this week I head to Nashville for the #killernashville writing conference. I've never been, but am excited about the panels.
It's in the Franklin/Cool Springs part of town. Anyone able to recommend a tasty restaurant in the area? Doesn't need to be fancy. www.killernashville.com

19.08.2025 03:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Just thinking today about the great Terence Stamp. His portrayal of Bernadette Bassenger in The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert left behind a fierce and wonderful role model. A truly iconic and important performance.

17.08.2025 17:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Spy trivia: Anna Chapman didnโ€™t use public Wi-Fi.

In NYC cafes, sheโ€™d sit back-to-back with a Russian handler. Their laptops created a hidden network, silently exchanging encrypted filesโ€”no cables, no trace.

Modern tradecraft at its coolest.

#Espionage #SpyTech #Tradecraft

07.08.2025 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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