Bowen Gillings writes to keep fiction fun, producing thrillers and fantasy tales laced with snark, wit, and characters you could share a beer with. Previous releases include a multi-genre collection of his shorter works Overstuffed Lunchbox: A Bunch of Bite-Sized Bits (2025), the action-packed humorous superhuman thriller novel Exceptionals (2023), and the comedic sunset cruise murder mystery novella A Night to Remember (2021). Bowen is an active member of Pikes Peak Writers, Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers, the Superstars Writing Seminars tribe, and the Author’s Guild. He holds a Master of Education, five martial arts black belt certifications, and is an Army veteran. Travel enthusiast, lover of the outdoors, and writing conference addict, Bowen’s secret joys include quiet moments by the fireplace and picnics beneath swaying aspen.