Julian Gallo
@juliangallo.bsky.social
Author of 'Existential Labyrinths', 'Last Tondero in Paris', 'The Penguin and The Bird' and other novels.
'Embuçado' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Lunae Literature and Review
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January 3, 2026 at 11:20 PM
'Embuçado' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Lunae Literature and Review
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New Short Fiction in Lunae Literature and Review
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'The Stars Are Out of Reach' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Marrow Magazine
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New Short Fiction in Marrow Magazine
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December 19, 2025 at 12:01 PM
'The Stars Are Out of Reach' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Marrow Magazine
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New Short Fiction in Marrow Magazine
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Conclusion
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If Thou Spit Skyward
A Novella — Conclusion
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December 10, 2025 at 11:03 AM
'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
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'The Bookshop on Via del Moro' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Lowestoft Chronicle
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New Short Fiction in Lowestoft Chronicle
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Lowestoft Chronicle The Bookshop on Via del Moro by Julian Gallo
Lowestoft Chronicle The Bookshop on Via del Moro by Julian Gallo
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December 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
'The Bookshop on Via del Moro' by Julian Gallo
New Short Fiction in Lowestoft Chronicle
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Fame, Riches, Stardom, and Other Delusions (2012) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Fame, Riches, Stardom, and Other Delusions (2012)
With Mediterráneo completed, I moved on to the other novel I began a few months earlier, The Autumn Tree, as well as write another short story, Today, Tomorrow, and Forever, which is about an older co...
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November 16, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Eight
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If Thou Spit Skyward
A Novella — Chapter Eight
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November 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Rules, Rules, Always Rules (2012) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Rules, Rules, Always Rules (2012)
As the new year commenced, I wrote a short story called Shutter, which is about a photographer in Barcelona who coaxes an American couple into a photo session because he has designs on the woman, and ...
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November 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Rules, Rules, Always Rules (2012) by Julian Gallo
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Seven
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If Thou Spit Skyward
A Novella — Chapter Seven
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November 5, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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A Novella — Chapter Seven
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Calling On The Muse (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Calling On The Muse (2011)
Keeping away from the raging debate, I got back to work.
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November 2, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Calling On The Muse (2011) by Julian Gallo
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Six
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If Thou Spit Skyward
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October 29, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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An Homage To Memory: 'Hopscotch in a Parallel Universe' by Julian Gallo
Book Review Written by William T. Hoffman
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An Homage To Memory: 'Hopscotch in a Parallel Universe' by Julian Gallo
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October 27, 2025 at 9:23 AM
An Homage To Memory: 'Hopscotch in a Parallel Universe' by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — The Raging Debate (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — The Raging Debate (2011)
Not long after Be Still and Know That I Am was released, Garry Crystal got in touch about doing yet another review and interview for the book, which I happily accepted.
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October 26, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — The Raging Debate (2011) by Julian Gallo
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Five
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'If Thou Spit Skyward'
A Novella — Chapter Five
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October 22, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Stalin Mode (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Stalin Mode (2011)
Things were changing.
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Stalin Mode (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'The Faint-Hearted Bolshevik' by Lorenzo Silva
Book Review by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'The Faint-Hearted Bolshevik by Lorenzo Silva
Who says the protagonist of a novel has to be ‘likable’ in order for the novel to be enjoyable?
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October 17, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Impressions: 'The Faint-Hearted Bolshevik' by Lorenzo Silva
Book Review by Julian Gallo
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Four
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If Thou Spit Skyward
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October 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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'The Joke' by Julian Gallo
Poem in 'Cazar Moscas'
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The Joke
It was funny seeing you again.
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October 13, 2025 at 9:27 AM
'The Joke' by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Indignities (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Indignities (2011)
I needed to get away from everything, so my friends and I decided to head off to St.
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October 12, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — Indignities (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'Ignorance' by Milan Kundera
Book Review by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'Ignorance' by Milan Kundera
Ignorance is a short novel but within this slim volume is what Kundera always delivers best — his unique blend of fiction, essay, and history.
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Impressions: 'Ignorance' by Milan Kundera
Book Review by Julian Gallo
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Three
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If Thou Spit Skyward
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October 8, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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'Myths in The Cellar' by Julian Gallo
Poem in 'Cazar Moscas'
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Myths in The Cellar
I have put my myths in the cellar.
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October 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
'Myths in The Cellar' by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — No Illusions (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — No Illusions (2011)
My social media friends began sharing links to my short stories, as well as links to my novels.
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October 5, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Scarecrows and Marionettes: Musings on The Writing Life — No Illusions (2011) by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'Back of The Throat' by Yussef El Guindi
Book Review by Julian Gallo
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Impressions: 'Back of The Throat' by Yussef El Guindi
There have been many stories which have arisen in the post-September 11th world, especially apocalyptic Hollywood films.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Impressions: 'Back of The Throat' by Yussef El Guindi
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'If Thou Spit Skyward' by Julian Gallo
A Novella — Chapter Two
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October 1, 2025 at 8:53 AM
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'Books Lying On Their Backs' by Julian Gallo
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Books Lying On Their Backs
Books lying on their backs complaining,
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September 29, 2025 at 8:49 AM
'Books Lying On Their Backs' by Julian Gallo
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