J.W. Gibeau | Updates

250 Years of American Independence: A Journey through Historical Fiction

J.W. Gibeau — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You're invited!

To celebrate 250 years of American Independence, the Historical Novel Society Carolinas Chapter is presenting a Zoom panel of four authors, including myself, to discuss our Revolutionary era novels.

The event is free and open to anyone interested. Join us on May 4th at 2:00 to 3:00 ET.

The link to the Zoom event is:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82925123568?pwd=FsBjOk4HT8zDsc9WIs5OTrIhGSaPBT.1

Meeting ID: 829 2512 3568

Passcode: 391052

I am excited to hear from the accomplished authors on the panel and to share background on the research and writing of The Duel.

Hope to see you there!

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250 Years of American Independence: A Journey through Historical Fiction

J.W. Gibeau — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

You're invited!

To celebrate 250 years of American Independence, the Historical Novel Society Carolinas Chapter is presenting a Zoom panel of four authors, including myself, to discuss our Revolutionary era novels.

The event is free and open to anyone interested. Join us on May 4th at 2:00 to 3:00 ET.

The link to the Zoom event is:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82925123568?pwd=FsBjOk4HT8zDsc9WIs5OTrIhGSaPBT.1

Meeting ID: 829 2512 3568

Passcode: 391052

I am excited to hear from the accomplished authors on the panel and to share background on the research and writing of The Duel.

Hope to see you there!

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The Duel awarded Silver Literary Titan Book Award!

J.W. Gibeau — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000

My favorite thing is positive feedback from my readers, but also proud to receive this Literary Titan Book Award for The Duel!

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Honorable Mention Author Shout Book Awards!

J.W. Gibeau — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Duel was recently recognized by the Author Shout Book Awards as an Honorable Mention Award winner. So proud and continuing to have so much fun getting this book out there and receiving feed back from readers!

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Short story "The Watchers" available now in the Fall 2025 issue of The Petigru Review!

J.W. Gibeau — Wed, 3 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The Petigru Review chose my short story "The Watchers" for publication in their Fall 2025 issue! The Petigru Review is a respected journal presented by the South Carolina Writers Association that includes fiction, non-fiction, poetry and art.

The Fall 2025 issue's theme is Taste of the Carolinas and is available now. The journal is located at https://thepetigrureview.com/

"The Watchers" is a short story set on a sea island on the Southeastern coast. The setting is similar to the location of my historical fiction novel, The Duel, but takes place in more contemporary times. The story explores the intricate relationship between a young woman, her family, their ancestors, and the island itself as they all transition into modern times.

If you get a chance to read the story, let me know what you think!

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