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Mike “Mig” Gallagher has been scribbling thoughts, ideas, and imagination in a variety of media since he was a kid. While deployed to Iraq in 2008, he published a series of feature articles in Johnstown’s Tribune-Democrat. The paper's editor opined, "I've been proud to have your columns grace our pages." The editorial page editor wrote, “I can attest to the fact that what he wrote truly came from his heart… Mike’s knack for writing is special. He’s as good as many of our national columnists."
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"Mig's slice of fiction draws you in, and his attention to characters and history keeps you reading"
- Ellen Dedman, Educator
"I had planned to take 'Killer Angels' on vacation, but
took 'California Blood' instead and was not disappointed."
- M.H.D., College Professor
"Mike's knack for writing is special"
- Bruce Wissinger, Editor, Johnstown Tribune-Democrat
LATEST NOVEL
History, Friendship, Romance & War
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The story of two boys that grow into soldiers and leaders during the Civil War. Their stories began in different worlds, different cultures. One is an Irish immigrant, son of a failed potato farmer. The other is an Mexican wanderlust, descendant of a conquistador. Would a friendship forged in peacetime survive the tests of the battlefield?
The pair meet in California where they are employed by one of the west coast’s leading politicians, Edward Baker—a close friend of Abraham Lincoln. The protagonists help Baker form the Union’s 1st California Regiment, which will fight in some of the Civil War’s key battles in the Eastern Theater: from the embarrassing defeat at Ball’s Bluff to the costly victory at Gettysburg. Although the protagonists, antagonist, and their closest associates are pure fiction, many of the other characters are actual historical figures. Beyond the battlefields, the protagonists learn lessons on romance, pride, sacrifice, fidelity, bigotry, kindness, and leadership. |
UPCOMING EVENTS
Available for book signings and readings between Tampa and Ft Myers, Florida
BookTok Podcast Fathers Day Promotion - June 19, 2022
Katie and Erica read a section of a novel every week and discuss it on their podcast.
Their thoughtful banter is informative and entertaining.
Checkout their mention of California Blood or better yet, listen to an episode here.
Katie and Erica read a section of a novel every week and discuss it on their podcast.
Their thoughtful banter is informative and entertaining.
Checkout their mention of California Blood or better yet, listen to an episode here.
Annual Battle of Ball's Bluff Remembrance Dinner - May 1, 2022
Sadly, I will not be able to attend this worthwhile fundraiser in Northern Virginia (Sunday, May 1, 5:30-9:00 p.m.). I have donated three signed copies of California Blood at Gettysburg to the Friends of the Ball’s Bluff Battlefield to be used at the dinner.
Sadly, I will not be able to attend this worthwhile fundraiser in Northern Virginia (Sunday, May 1, 5:30-9:00 p.m.). I have donated three signed copies of California Blood at Gettysburg to the Friends of the Ball’s Bluff Battlefield to be used at the dinner.
Book signing - Bellacina Community Center January 25, 2022 |
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COMING in 2022
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California Rifles at Chattanooga, a historic novel that follows two men investigating stolen Enfield rifles during the American Civil War. Previews of drafts of the initial chapters are now available on Mig's Blog & Previews page. |
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I publish a short articles on the American Civil War or provide previews of my next publication. --Mig
I publish a short articles on the American Civil War or provide previews of my next publication. --Mig