Sweet Success for Bowen Gillings

Published June 11, 2026

Audie Award-winner Chris Ciulla narrates A NIGHT TO REMEMBER, a humorous murder mystery misadventure. On the fifth anniversary of the print release, the book comes out in audio! To fund this professional production, a Kickstarter campaign launches on June 16th, running through June 30th. Rewards for backers range from signed eBooks and paperbacks to unique digital art, Tuckerizations, and even the chance to star in a short story written by me just for you! Go to https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/bowengillingsauthor/a-night-to-remember-the-audiobook-production to follow the campaign. A NIGHT TO REMEMBER the Audiobook releases on ACX August 4, 2026.

ABOUT THE BOOK: “A NIGHT TO REMEMBER is your classic fish out of water murder mystery comedy romance thriller. Or it would be, if anything else like this existed. It’s Douglas Adams without the SciFi. It’s Agatha Christie without the smug armchair detective. Look, I don’t know what this book is – but whatever it is, it WORKS.” – Cory Allen, celebrated author.

After losing his lunch across Monterey’s Coast Guard pier, nervous newly successful writer Walter Straub wobbles aboard the Diego Wind for a sunset cruise with a who’s-who of celebrity authors. It takes a few fruity cocktails, a disputatious dinner, and some playful orca before he’s comfortable in his rented tux and finds the nerve to speak with lovely, bestselling author Avni. All goes swimmingly until a guest becomes fish food. Then more writers turn belly up. When those left look to pin the deaths on him, Walter must either sink or swim. Purchase a copy here.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun, creating stories laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with. His latest book OVERSTUFFED LUNCH BOX: A BUNCH OF BITE-SIZED BITS, is a collection of short stories released to rave reviews in 2025. He loves giving back through media engagement and writing workshops. Bowen holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and habitual volunteer, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and cooking big meals for family and friends. Visit the author at www.storiesbybowen.com and follow him on Facebook.