13 Days of Gallowmass
It's that time of year again, and again, my birthday is getting out of control. Some of the super inner circle of the Gallowglas Army have been working to make each birthday crazier than the last. The last few years, it's grown beyond my control. And not to be outdone... well... I'm trying to take my birthday back by going even crazier with 13 days of EPIC shenanigans! I've got 13 days of events - in person, Zoom, Twitch, Discord, oh my! Whether you can make one or all of them. If you do, you may earn the title Gallowglas's craziest fan!
I'm also doing 13 days of cool giveaways and treats for people who support my Patreon over the course of Gallowmas, including: discounted annual memberships, swag, poems, Gallowglas army nicknames, a story in letters, and MORE!!!
One of the best gifts you can give me over these 13 days is to review any of my books you've read on Amazon, Goodreads, or anywhere else people post reviews. I'm offering suggestions, but those aren't hard requirements.
Tuesday, May 5 - Cinco de Michael
We're kicking things off with a party at Dr. B's house in Roseville, California. The pool will be heated. We have a hot tub. The adventure chef is making Irish Tacos, whatever those are. If you want to attend, send me a message. I don't want to dox Dr. B!
PATREON: 16% off annual membership. Book of choice - ebook or print book, depending on support level. Those who sign up will not only receive the bonus of those days, but they'll also get the bonuses of all subsequent days of Gallowmass. The earlier you sign up, the more cool stuff you get. For my existing patrons... don't worry, you'll get all the cool stuff too. Gotta support those of you who support me.
Review: An Imbalance of Shadows (Formerly, First Chosen)
Wednesday, May 6
Virtual party over Zoom starting at 5 pm Pacific! BYOB! I want to be able to celebrate with my pals who can't make the trek to Northern California. Message me for the link or join the Gallowglas Army Discord Server!
PATREON: 15% off annual membership. Gallowglas Army challenge coin.
Review: The Dragon Bone Flute
Thursday, May 7th
Creative working session on Discord. 7-10 am Pacific. We did this a lot during the pandemic, and I'm bringing it back. Not a whole lot of talking. Just working on our creative stuff. That's the rule. You have to spend at least half of your time working on your creative projects.
Poetry in Davis, for those in Nor Cal, descend on Dr Andy's poetry night with me.
PATREON: 14% off annual membership. Napikin poem. You give me a word and a color, and I'll write you a poem on a bar napkin. You'll get it in the mail.
Review: Halloween Jack and the Devil's Gate
Friday, May 8
Poetry in Davis, for those in Nor Cal, descend on Dr Andy's poetry night with me. We'll probably gather somewhere afterward for drinks.
PATREON: 13% off annual membership. Virtual Kaffee Klatch from LTUE. This was a good time, and you'll get to hear me answer some great questions about writing and even a few deeply personal things.
Review: The Re-Imagined Princess
Saturday, May 9
Creative working session on Discord. 7-10 am Pacific, followed by the launch of Second Saturday Show Off. This is a new thing suggested by a long time members of the Gallowglas Army. It's a mashup of Show and Tell and an open mic. Read us something. Show off that new thing you got. Tell us a story about a recent adventure. Brag about something cool you have or have done!
PATREON: 12% off annual membership. Manuscript consultation. I'll give you an in-depth response to one manuscript page per support level. For those who aren't writers, you can give this reward to other people. The writers in your life will praise your name in the acknowledgement pages.
Review: Bard's Cloak of Tales
Sunday, May 10
Mother's Day invasion of TooGood Winery. I love this place so much, I became a member. Join me for wine tasting in the cave, and then maybe some socializing and storytelling by the waterfall. I will write a poem for any Gallowglas Army mothers who join us on the invasion.
PATREON: 11% off annual membership. Pick a word that I will have to work into Perchance to Dream, an episodic story I'll be posting here and on my Patreon. The only rule is that the word must be English.
Review: Cameos
Monday, May 11
Sacramento Poetry Center - Another night of great words. I'll probably bring some kind of cupcake or something. I might even have shenanigans planned. But don't tell Patrick Grizzel, the president of SPC.
PATREON: 10% off annual membership. Personalized Gallowglas Coat of Arms, with rank and unique motto.
Review: DEAD WEIGHT: The Tombs
Tuesday, May 12
Write Right Now 7pm Pacific on my Twitch channel. This is my annual birthday stream. Expect shenanigans. We'll also have a Zoom hangIn the morning, we'll have a creative hangout in Discord.
PATREON: 9% off annual membership. Get Gallowglassed! Pick a series, and I'll name a character in that series after you. Survival is NOT guaranteed.
Review: Honest Dating App Profiles
Wednesday, May 13
Gallowglas Army Game night. 6pm Pacific on Discord. Join us for some Jackbox games. Of course, we'll probably focus on word/writing focused games.
PATREON: 8% off annual membership. Gallowglas Army book/phone stand.
Review: The 9/10 Memwar
Thursday, May 14
Creative session in the morning. Ask Me Anything on Twitch 6:30pm. No topic is off limits.
PATREON: 7% off annual membership. A unique Gallowglas insult or vulgarity you can carry in your back pocket to whip out when the world deserves a scathing bit of language inflicted upon it.
Review: 4 Principles of Engaging Writing
Friday, May 15
Bonus Friday Social Hour - 6pm Pacific on Zoom
7:30 on: Wine, words, and wingtips! Okay, I haven't owned a pair of wingtips in over 20 years, but that hasn't stopped me from getting my groove at Midtown Stomp! I usually head over there a couple of hours early to do some writing and grab a beer or wine in the space shared by Bike Dog and Baker Family Wines.
PATREON: 6% off annual membership. Flash Fiction Friday. Give me a little prompt, and I'll write you a flash fiction story. For Marine or higher, I'll handwrite it on parchment paper and mail it to you.
Review: Dramaturgy, Making Magic with Narrative
Saturday, May 16
4 Principles Primer, 8am Pacific - A FREE writing workshop to introduce you to my 4 Principles of Engaging Writing, or a refresher for those of you who have taken classes before, followed by a creative hangout.
PATREON: 5% off annual membership. Bard For Life from LTUE. A unique, Gallowglas Army nickname.
Review: The Wondering Project
Sunday, May 17
Poetry Unleashed at Parliament Wine Lounge, and I'll end with some storytelling, because it's the end of my epic birthday shenanigans! I'm the host. I can do what I want. Signups from 3:30-4pm. Open mic from 4-6pm.
PATREON: 4% off annual membership. The new edition of Single Steps - ebook, trade paperback, or hardcover, depending on support level.
Review: Lullabies for Dungeon Crawlers