The 2025 Global Thriller First Place Winners for High Stakes Suspense Congratulations to the winners of the 2025 Global Thriller Awards for High Stakes Suspense! Your edge-of-the-seat thriller made it all the way!

The 2025 Harvey Chute Winners for Business & Finance Congratulations to the winners of the Harvey Chute Book Awards! We always love to learn more about the best paths to success!

WISDOM FROM MY GRANDMOTHERS: How Messages From the Past Shed Light on Your Life Today by Jo Ann Fawcett – Family Saga, Social Issues, Spirituality In Wisdom From My Grandmothers, Jo Ann Fawcett communes with her ancestors through a spiritual channel, sharing the struggles and lessons of their…

The 2025 Chaucer Winners for Early Historical Fiction Congratulations to the Chaucer First Place and Grand Prize Winners for Early Historical Fiction! We are honored to celebrate you!

BROKEN THINGS by Diane Corso – Supernatural Thriller, Mystery, Ghosts Maggie Oliver lives amidst Broken Things, her own life in the wake of grief, and the mystery of her husbands family as she moves into their old, haunted cabin. Highly recommended!

The 2025 Cygnus Winners for Science Fiction These are the 2025 Winners for the Cygnus Book Awards for Science Fiction! Thank you to all authors who entered, and give a huge cheer for these winning titles!

CAC26: Still Celebrating the Week After Winner lists are rolling out daily! We're spacing announcements to maximize engagement and give each division its moment in the spotlight.

THE WIZARD’S APPRENTICE by Alisse Lee Goldenberg – Fantasy, YA, LGBT+ Fantasy In The Wizard's Apprentice, Princess Audrina and Prince Lucas discover much about themselves and their family under the influence of a sinister outsider. Recommended!

ESCALA’S WISH: Tales of Valla Book One by David James – Epic Fantasy, Mythology, Action & Adventure In Escala's Wish, Princes Escala navigates the human world and relies on new friends to unravel a conspiracy against the very home from which she was banished. Recommended!

WHERE BUTTERFLIES GATHER: The Orchids Trilogy Book 3 by Denise Frisino – Historical Fiction, WWII, Military History In Where Butterflies Gather, American soldiers and support staff can see the end of WWII approaching, and steel themselves for the climax of the conflict. Highly recommended!

Parallel Peril by Maria Lynn Barrs – Mystery, Psychological Thriller, Women Sleuths Vicky Robeson uncovers Parallel Peril as the investigation of her sister's disappearance leads her deep into the domain of a violent, delusional cult leader. Highly recommended!

FIREFLIES In PARADISE by Erika Shepard – Historical Fiction, 19th Century America, Kansas In Fireflies in Paradise, Jane, Nellie, and Ebb form a resilient trio as they survive and find new purpose against the backdrop of late 19th century Kansas. Highly recommended!

DYING To HELP by Kristina Bak – YA, Magical Realism, Coming of Age Coral, driving away from her past, seeks help from out-of-place Stevie. In Dying to Help, they pull each other into peril but also inspire each other beyond it. Recommended!

THE RISK Of SORROW: Intimate Conversations with a Holocaust Survivor by Valerie Foster – Jewish Holocaust History, Memoirs, Holocaust Survivor Accounts In The Risk of Sorrow, Holocaust survivor Helen Handler tells of the human cruelty she walked through, and of how she found purpose in honoring…

THE WILLOW by Mark Kraver – Historical Fiction, 1700s New England, Maritime & Pirate History Abigail Spragg uses her pirate fortune to fund The Willow Finishing School for girls in 1700s New England, despite challenge, danger, and social pressure. Recommended!

CHASING CZARS: Book 3 of the Cleopatra Chronicles by Tina Sloan – Romance, Suspense, Romance Thriller Cleo Gallier is Chasing Czars across the slopes of St. Mortiz. But the enigmatic oligarch Sergei comes with treacherous secrets which sweep up Cleo's family. Highly recommended!

USING BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE In MARKETING by Nancy Harhut – Marketing, Business Improvement, Consumer Behavior Nancy Harhut teaches the principles behind Using Behavioral Science in Marketing, a suite of strategies that will help businesses of all kinds succeed. Highly recommended!

Through Print and Audio, Becky Parker Geist is a Multifaceted Storyteller Author, audiobook producer, and industry leader Becky Parker Geist shares her passion for storytelling and publishing expertise at CAC26.

CAC26 Sponsor Feature: Gorham Printing! Gorham Printing joins CAC26 as a sponsor. Discover why this Pacific Northwest custom book printer is a trusted partner for self-publishing authors.

Chanticleer Brings Literary Agent and Publishing Insider Donald Maass to CAC26 Join Donald Maass at CAC26, founder of a top NYC literary agency and author of craft classics that help authors write emotionally powerful stories!

The Epic Journey of Troy J. Campione, Founder and Creative Director at Cineteller® Productions Troy Campione of Cineteller Productions joins CAC26 to show authors how cinematic storytelling techniques can transform their marketing

THE LIFE & TIMES Of SARAH GOOD, ACCUSED WITCH by Sandra Wagner-Wright – Historical Fiction, Salem Witch Trials, US Historical Fiction The Life & Times of Sarah Good, Accused Witch is a tale of public pressure festering into hysteria, and the vulnerable woman who was made into its scapegoat. Highly…

W Is For WINNIPEG: A Little Architect’s ABC by Rae St. Clair Bridgman – Picture Books, Children’s Exploration Books, Architecture W is for Winnipeg takes young readers on the wings of an owl to see the architectural wonders of Winnipeg, from A to Z, historical to contemporary. Highly recommended!

Chanticleer 10-Question Author Interview Series with Glen Dahlgren – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of The Realm of Gods Author Glen Dahlgren received the Chanticleer 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Dante Rossetti Division for his young adult fantasy novel, The Realm of Gods!

BLOSSOM The WILD AMBASSADOR Of TEWKSBURY by Anna Carner – Memoirs, Wild Animal Rescue, Conservation Anna Carner raises Blossom the Wild Ambassador of Tewksbury, a fawn. Her love for Blossom leads to clashes with local hunters and reckonings with her childhood. Highly recommended!

Using A Manuscript Evaluation To Prepare Your Book For Publication Your manuscript needs more than beta reader feedback. Chanticleer's professional evaluations provide the roadmap you need to revise with confidence.

STUMPED: A Real Book, Property of Walter Stypes by K.A. Shows – Coming of Age, Small Town Fiction, Southern Cultural Literature Walter and his new friends uncover a long-buried miscarriage of justice. In Stumped, they search for truth despite the pressure to leave some stones unturned. Highly…

Learning, Networking, and Winning This April at CAC26! Join us at CAC26 on April 16–19, 2026 in Bellingham, WA for expert workshops, craft classes, publishing insights, and the Chanticleer Book Awards celebration.

SOMETHING ABOUT LIZZY: Family Secrets Post-Pride and Prejudice: Sofia-Elisabete Stories Book 5 by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi – Historical Fiction, Regency Fiction, Women’s Historical Fiction Sofia-Elisabete hopes for familial comfort at Pemberley. But in Something About Lizzy, her extended family's…

THE VOTING DEAD PROJECT by BILL SMITH – Satire, Political Thriller, Contemporary A message from a dead colleague reveals to Caden The Voting Dead Project, a plot by far-right psychic mediums to gerrymander through Confederate spirits.

The 2025 Chanticleer Int’l Book Award Finalists for Shorts, Series, and CCDA Finalists! The last of our 2025 Finalist Roundup! Find out first at the Chanticleer Authors Conference who wins in each category, division, and who takes home the $1000 coveted Grand Prize!

The 2025 Chanticleer Int’l Book Award Finalists for Non-Fiction! It is our honor to celebrate the 2025 Non-Fiction Finalists of the Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards! Thank you to these authors for helping us better understand our reality today.

SUCCESS With HYDRANGEAS: A Gardener’s Guide by Lorraine Ballato – Gardening & Horticulture, Guide Book, Flower Care Success with Hydrangeas: A Gardener's Guide teaches in breadth and depth, from the unique needs of major varieties to the process of care in different climates. Highly recommended!

The 2025 Chanticleer Int’l Book Award Finalists for Fiction! We are pleased to present the Fiction Finalists of the 2025 Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards! Thank you to all authors who entered the CIBAs, and good luck on April 18th when the Winners are announced!

LUCAS And The MAGIC WELL by Denise Ditto – Children’s Chapter Books, Animal Stories, Friendship Stories Lucas and The Magic Well follows young Lucas on a whimsical forest journey with his two grasshopper friends, as they quest to save a forest of talking animals. Highly recommended!

Chanticleer 10-Question Author Interview Series with Jacqui Clarke – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Stop Worrying About Money Author and finance guru Jacqui Clarke received the Chanticleer 2024 CIBA Grand Prize Award in the Harvey Chute Division for her book, Stop Worrying About Money!

THE FERTILE CRESCENT by Chadwick Wall – Contemporary Fiction, New Orleans Culture, Cooking In The Fertile Crescent, Chef Laurent Ladnier is not content to cook by New Orleans tradition. But to soar beyond it, he has one restaurant, one chance. Recommended!

Happy Lunar New Year 2026 – Fun and Inspirational Horoscopes from 殿堂级 Diàntáng Jí (Chanticleer’s cousin) We're here to welcome in the year of the Fire Horse! Goodbye to the year of the Wood Snake, and let's dive into this new year of opportunity!

THANK GOD For The SINNERS by Eric Magun – Psychological Thriller, Espionage, International Mystery & Crime Rick, emotionally fractured from a traumatic childhood, can only Thank God for the Sinners as he cloaks himself in a life of chaos, danger, and dubious ethics. Highly recommended!

Valentine’s Day and Romance Novels – The Perfect Pair! Celebrate Valentine's Day with romance novels that remind us why love matters. Plus, our Valentine's Sale continues! Pair a review + award entry, get the award FREE Feb 13-16 only!

Valentine’s Day Sale! Buy an Editorial Review, Get a Book Award Entry Free! Valentine's Day Sale! Pair an Editorial Review + CIBA Award entry, get the award FREE ($99 value). Feb 13-16 only. Build your complete marketing foundation.

We're having a Valentine's Sale this weekend through Monday 2/16! During that time, and that time only, all Book Reviews with a $99 Book Award Entry will have the Book Award included when you use code ZKQEPUMT9QL It's the perfect match for your book! #ValentinesDay #Sale #BookReview #BookAward

The 2025 Book Series Awards Finalists The last of the 2025 CIBA Finalists are here in the Book Series Awards! Thank you to everyone who shared their amazing talent with us here, and in all the lists this year!

The 2025 Collection and Anthology Awards Finalists The first ever finalists for the 2025 Collection & Anthology Awards are here! Congratulations to these authors and thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us!

The 2025 Journey Finalists for Overcoming Adversity in Narrative Non-Fiction The 2025 Journey Finalists are HERE! Thank you to these authors for sharing their incredible non-fiction stories of overcoming adversity with us. Every year these are the hardest reads, and they sit with us for years to…

The 2025 Hearten Finalists for Inspiring and Uplifting Non-Fiction The 2025 Hearten Awards Finalists are here! Thank you to all these authors for sharing your powerful stories of uplifting and inspiring non-fiction!

THE EARL’S WIFE by S.K. Snyder – Romance, Regency, Historical Fiction Susan yearns to be The Earl’s Wife, both she and Anthony widowed and reminded of the distant love they once shared. But propriety and fear stand in their way. Recommended!

The 2025 Gertrude Warner Finalists for Middle Grade Fiction The Gertrude Warner Finalists for 2025 Middle Grade Fiction are here! Congratulations to all who have made it this far, and good luck as the winners are selected!

The 2025 Humor and Satire Finalists Congratulations to the 2025 Humor and Satire Finalists! We laughed, we cried, and maybe we did a secret third thing, but we'll never tell.

The 2025 Military & Front Line Finalists for Non-Fiction Service to Others The Finalists for the Military & Front Line Awards are here! Thank you to all the authors who submitted and their Service to Others!