Michael Gallagher
@mtgallagher.bsky.social
Formerly @seventh7rainbow in another life. Creator of The Mystery Jukebox and friend of Kitty. Scribbler of beloved whodunnits which I give away for free to stop them being pirated.
Website: https://michaelgallagherwrites.com/
Website: https://michaelgallagherwrites.com/
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All my novels are available to download for FREE. You'll find a link in the following post. Perfect reading if you're a fan of well-crafted whodunnits!
But don't just take my word for it. See what my wonderful readers have to say...
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But don't just take my word for it. See what my wonderful readers have to say...
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Send for Octavius Guy
YouTube video by Michael Gallagher
youtu.be
Update:
Apparently my books AND the expired coupons that made them free have "migrated" to the company that bought Smashwords. I have no idea how to access the new account.
I have unpublished my books on evil Amazon (or at least I tried to)
I resent having so little control over my own property.
Apparently my books AND the expired coupons that made them free have "migrated" to the company that bought Smashwords. I have no idea how to access the new account.
I have unpublished my books on evil Amazon (or at least I tried to)
I resent having so little control over my own property.
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3/2
It's 11PM and the Jukebox is officially closed!
The party barge is heading back to the Midlands to its home mooring.
Thank you everyone for your metallic picks! To close us out, this delightful slice of weirdness!
TOKEN 2:
The Pictish Trail - "Lead Balloon"
It's 11PM and the Jukebox is officially closed!
The party barge is heading back to the Midlands to its home mooring.
Thank you everyone for your metallic picks! To close us out, this delightful slice of weirdness!
TOKEN 2:
The Pictish Trail - "Lead Balloon"
Pictish Trail - Lead Balloon (Official Video)
YouTube video by firerecords
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:01 PM
3/2
It's 11PM and the Jukebox is officially closed!
The party barge is heading back to the Midlands to its home mooring.
Thank you everyone for your metallic picks! To close us out, this delightful slice of weirdness!
TOKEN 2:
The Pictish Trail - "Lead Balloon"
It's 11PM and the Jukebox is officially closed!
The party barge is heading back to the Midlands to its home mooring.
Thank you everyone for your metallic picks! To close us out, this delightful slice of weirdness!
TOKEN 2:
The Pictish Trail - "Lead Balloon"
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Ok try again (sorry didn't see Heart of Gold was taken)
Token 2
Cold Blue Steel & Sweet Fire by Joni Mitchell
youtu.be/YubJuN1c1Jk
Token 2
Cold Blue Steel & Sweet Fire by Joni Mitchell
youtu.be/YubJuN1c1Jk
Joni Mitchell - Cold Blue Steel And Sweet Fire
YouTube video by Christian Davies
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 2:15 PM
Ok try again (sorry didn't see Heart of Gold was taken)
Token 2
Cold Blue Steel & Sweet Fire by Joni Mitchell
youtu.be/YubJuN1c1Jk
Token 2
Cold Blue Steel & Sweet Fire by Joni Mitchell
youtu.be/YubJuN1c1Jk
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Morning all, thanks for hosting Why am I a cat, great debut. Token 1 today is Neil Young Heart of God youtu.be/WZn9QZykx10?...
Neil Young - Heart of Gold (Live) [Harvest 50th Anniversary Edition] (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by neilyoungchannel
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 12:09 PM
Morning all, thanks for hosting Why am I a cat, great debut. Token 1 today is Neil Young Heart of God youtu.be/WZn9QZykx10?...
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It's very cool - they use it here, for example
NOT A TOKEN
The Blue Man Group & Venus Hum - I Feel Love
NOT A TOKEN
The Blue Man Group & Venus Hum - I Feel Love
I Feel Love - Blue Man Group on Paint Drums & PVC Pipes with Venus Hum
YouTube video by Blue Man Group
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 12:59 PM
It's very cool - they use it here, for example
NOT A TOKEN
The Blue Man Group & Venus Hum - I Feel Love
NOT A TOKEN
The Blue Man Group & Venus Hum - I Feel Love
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Token 2 is iconic in it's own way too!
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
ComeUp and See Me
"For only metal, what a bore"
youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0?...
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
ComeUp and See Me
"For only metal, what a bore"
youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0?...
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel - Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Chrysalis Records
youtu.be
January 24, 2026 at 11:51 AM
Token 2 is iconic in it's own way too!
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
ComeUp and See Me
"For only metal, what a bore"
youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0?...
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel
ComeUp and See Me
"For only metal, what a bore"
youtu.be/dAoaVU3-ve0?...
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Good morning everyone. Thank you Kitty, WAIAC, & goblin assistants for a canal boat Jukebox today.
Token 1
The great Shirley Bassey.with Goldfinger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0K...
Token 1
The great Shirley Bassey.with Goldfinger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0K...
Goldfinger
YouTube video by Shirley Bassey - Topic
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Good morning everyone. Thank you Kitty, WAIAC, & goblin assistants for a canal boat Jukebox today.
Token 1
The great Shirley Bassey.with Goldfinger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0K...
Token 1
The great Shirley Bassey.with Goldfinger
www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL0K...
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It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty is all set up on the party barge!
The goblin assistants have been approved, the heaters are cranked to max, & we will be cruising the UK canal network dispensing drinks, tunes, & good cheer!
NO REPLIES HERE ⛔
CLICK LINK FOR FULL RULES!
1/2
Kitty is all set up on the party barge!
The goblin assistants have been approved, the heaters are cranked to max, & we will be cruising the UK canal network dispensing drinks, tunes, & good cheer!
NO REPLIES HERE ⛔
CLICK LINK FOR FULL RULES!
1/2
The Mystery Jukebox 4.0 - Michael Gallagher Writes
All the rules and conventions for joining in Kitty's Saturday Mystery Jukebox laid out in one place for your convenience.
michaelgallagherwrites.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
It's 11AM. Welcome to the Mystery Jukebox 4.0!
Kitty is all set up on the party barge!
The goblin assistants have been approved, the heaters are cranked to max, & we will be cruising the UK canal network dispensing drinks, tunes, & good cheer!
NO REPLIES HERE ⛔
CLICK LINK FOR FULL RULES!
1/2
Kitty is all set up on the party barge!
The goblin assistants have been approved, the heaters are cranked to max, & we will be cruising the UK canal network dispensing drinks, tunes, & good cheer!
NO REPLIES HERE ⛔
CLICK LINK FOR FULL RULES!
1/2
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2/2
It's a topic week, and the topic is METALS! (The substance, not the genre, though there may be overlap.) Any metal will do.
Kitty will award a special gif reaction if you are the first person to mention a specific metal! 🏅
TOKEN 1: Tricky - "Black Steel"
All replies here! 👇👇
It's a topic week, and the topic is METALS! (The substance, not the genre, though there may be overlap.) Any metal will do.
Kitty will award a special gif reaction if you are the first person to mention a specific metal! 🏅
TOKEN 1: Tricky - "Black Steel"
All replies here! 👇👇
Tricky - Black Steel
YouTube video by TrickyVEVO
www.youtube.com
January 24, 2026 at 11:00 AM
2/2
It's a topic week, and the topic is METALS! (The substance, not the genre, though there may be overlap.) Any metal will do.
Kitty will award a special gif reaction if you are the first person to mention a specific metal! 🏅
TOKEN 1: Tricky - "Black Steel"
All replies here! 👇👇
It's a topic week, and the topic is METALS! (The substance, not the genre, though there may be overlap.) Any metal will do.
Kitty will award a special gif reaction if you are the first person to mention a specific metal! 🏅
TOKEN 1: Tricky - "Black Steel"
All replies here! 👇👇
Reposted by Michael Gallagher
January 24, 2026 at 9:10 AM
Reposted by Michael Gallagher
The Mystery Jukebox will be taking to the waters tomorrow!
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
a hairless cat laying on a couch with a blanket
Alt: a hairless cat laying on a couch under a blanket, stretching out its paws towards the camera
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2026 at 10:45 AM
The Mystery Jukebox will be taking to the waters tomorrow!
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
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A new host though an already familiar figure (be sure to follow him as you would every new Jukebox host)! Glamorous and exotic new assistants! A glitzy excursion on the Grand Union Canal!
I for one will be along for the ride!
I for one will be along for the ride!
The Mystery Jukebox will be taking to the waters tomorrow!
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
a hairless cat laying on a couch with a blanket
Alt: a hairless cat laying on a couch under a blanket, stretching out its paws towards the camera
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A new host though an already familiar figure (be sure to follow him as you would every new Jukebox host)! Glamorous and exotic new assistants! A glitzy excursion on the Grand Union Canal!
I for one will be along for the ride!
I for one will be along for the ride!
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It'll never be fixed, the owner likes it that way. X, XAI must be banned in the UK, it's not a 'freedom of speech issue' unless you care about the rights of paedos, Nazis and the sort of sick weirdos who create this vile offensive abusive filth, there are other platforms that aren't complete swamps
This week, an X user created an AI video of me being chloroformed and prepared for rape.
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
Victims are told it's not real and they're getting offended for no reason.
But nudification tools are weapons of sexual assault, and the harm they cause is real 👇
jessasato.substack.com/p/ai-nudific...
AI nudification: the latest weapon of violence against women and girls
In Julie Burchill’s recent article in the Spectator, Does it really matter if Grok undresses us all?, she makes the argument that those who, like me, have repeatedly had their clothes removed by socia...
jessasato.substack.com
January 23, 2026 at 7:06 PM
It'll never be fixed, the owner likes it that way. X, XAI must be banned in the UK, it's not a 'freedom of speech issue' unless you care about the rights of paedos, Nazis and the sort of sick weirdos who create this vile offensive abusive filth, there are other platforms that aren't complete swamps
A new host though an already familiar figure (be sure to follow him as you would every new Jukebox host)! Glamorous and exotic new assistants! A glitzy excursion on the Grand Union Canal!
I for one will be along for the ride!
I for one will be along for the ride!
The Mystery Jukebox will be taking to the waters tomorrow!
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
Starting in the Midlands, Kitty and her new sphynx assistants will be crewing the party barge & cruising the nation's canals!
Come aboard & spend your tokens to match the topic. It'll be warm on the barge!
I'll be your host, 11am-11pm.
a hairless cat laying on a couch with a blanket
Alt: a hairless cat laying on a couch under a blanket, stretching out its paws towards the camera
media.tenor.com
January 23, 2026 at 1:13 PM
A new host though an already familiar figure (be sure to follow him as you would every new Jukebox host)! Glamorous and exotic new assistants! A glitzy excursion on the Grand Union Canal!
I for one will be along for the ride!
I for one will be along for the ride!
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January 23, 2026 at 7:46 AM
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Been up in a helicopter. Fog managed to clear at the last minute.
January 18, 2026 at 12:36 PM
Been up in a helicopter. Fog managed to clear at the last minute.
Reposted by Michael Gallagher
Reposted by Michael Gallagher
Magna Carta.. don't say it, don't say it😆
January 19, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Magna Carta.. don't say it, don't say it😆
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Have a TiVo recorder almost full, mile long watch lists on Virgin Media and all the TV streaming channels I can watch and several TV channels to watch live, so I’ll probably watch Timker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy yet again on BBC iPlayer 😂
January 22, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Have a TiVo recorder almost full, mile long watch lists on Virgin Media and all the TV streaming channels I can watch and several TV channels to watch live, so I’ll probably watch Timker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy yet again on BBC iPlayer 😂
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Seen "The Thursday murder club" on Netflix. Sweet entertainment. Better than the book. Quite funny at times. Not for young people I guess. 🤣
January 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
Seen "The Thursday murder club" on Netflix. Sweet entertainment. Better than the book. Quite funny at times. Not for young people I guess. 🤣
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I watched The Starling on Netflix today- a couple lost their daughter, he ends up in a psychiatric unit & she is left to cope at home battling with a couple of territorial starlings! Sad, amusing, & emotional, maybe not everyone’s cup of tea….
m.imdb.com/title/tt5164...
m.imdb.com/title/tt5164...
The Starling (2021) ⭐ 6.4 | Comedy, Drama
1h 42m | PG-13
m.imdb.com
January 22, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I watched The Starling on Netflix today- a couple lost their daughter, he ends up in a psychiatric unit & she is left to cope at home battling with a couple of territorial starlings! Sad, amusing, & emotional, maybe not everyone’s cup of tea….
m.imdb.com/title/tt5164...
m.imdb.com/title/tt5164...
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I would heartily recommend Dust Bunny! A delightfully pretty film about a little girl who wants to hire Mads Mikkelson, her hitman neighbour, to kill the monster that lives under her bed.
Every shot is _gorgeous_!
www.imdb.com/title/tt2317...
Every shot is _gorgeous_!
www.imdb.com/title/tt2317...
January 22, 2026 at 4:04 PM
I would heartily recommend Dust Bunny! A delightfully pretty film about a little girl who wants to hire Mads Mikkelson, her hitman neighbour, to kill the monster that lives under her bed.
Every shot is _gorgeous_!
www.imdb.com/title/tt2317...
Every shot is _gorgeous_!
www.imdb.com/title/tt2317...
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We all must channel our own inner Anders Vistisen. Always speak truth to power. Always.
January 21, 2026 at 1:59 AM
We all must channel our own inner Anders Vistisen. Always speak truth to power. Always.
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4 things on the go.
BBC’s Night Manager S2. Good. Better with every episode.
Apple’s Hijack S2. Also excellent. Wish it was all out. Want to watch all of it NOW!
Apple’s Tehran. Somehow missed S1 and 2 so binging it. Very good.
George Gently on Netflix. Why have I not seen this before?
BBC’s Night Manager S2. Good. Better with every episode.
Apple’s Hijack S2. Also excellent. Wish it was all out. Want to watch all of it NOW!
Apple’s Tehran. Somehow missed S1 and 2 so binging it. Very good.
George Gently on Netflix. Why have I not seen this before?
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 PM
4 things on the go.
BBC’s Night Manager S2. Good. Better with every episode.
Apple’s Hijack S2. Also excellent. Wish it was all out. Want to watch all of it NOW!
Apple’s Tehran. Somehow missed S1 and 2 so binging it. Very good.
George Gently on Netflix. Why have I not seen this before?
BBC’s Night Manager S2. Good. Better with every episode.
Apple’s Hijack S2. Also excellent. Wish it was all out. Want to watch all of it NOW!
Apple’s Tehran. Somehow missed S1 and 2 so binging it. Very good.
George Gently on Netflix. Why have I not seen this before?
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Sky Atlantic
‘Heated Rivalry’
Controversial for its graphic and long sex scenes, this tale of two top-flight ice hockey players who are rivals on ice and secret lovers off it, is entertaining enough with good performances.
m.imdb.com/title/tt3549...
‘Heated Rivalry’
Controversial for its graphic and long sex scenes, this tale of two top-flight ice hockey players who are rivals on ice and secret lovers off it, is entertaining enough with good performances.
m.imdb.com/title/tt3549...
Heated Rivalry (TV Series 2025– ) ⭐ 9.0 | Drama, Romance, Sport
| TV-MA
m.imdb.com
January 22, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Sky Atlantic
‘Heated Rivalry’
Controversial for its graphic and long sex scenes, this tale of two top-flight ice hockey players who are rivals on ice and secret lovers off it, is entertaining enough with good performances.
m.imdb.com/title/tt3549...
‘Heated Rivalry’
Controversial for its graphic and long sex scenes, this tale of two top-flight ice hockey players who are rivals on ice and secret lovers off it, is entertaining enough with good performances.
m.imdb.com/title/tt3549...
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I quite enjoyed this rather odd film on Netflix-‘Ballad of a Small Player’ had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on 29 August 2025. Starring Colin Farrell & Tilda Swinton it’s the story of a failing gambler
m.imdb.com/title/tt3206...
m.imdb.com/title/tt3206...
Ballad of a Small Player (2025) ⭐ 5.9 | Crime, Drama, Mystery
1h 41m | R
m.imdb.com
January 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
I quite enjoyed this rather odd film on Netflix-‘Ballad of a Small Player’ had its world premiere at the 52nd Telluride Film Festival on 29 August 2025. Starring Colin Farrell & Tilda Swinton it’s the story of a failing gambler
m.imdb.com/title/tt3206...
m.imdb.com/title/tt3206...