On the 3rd Day of Christmas we're remembering the first three recipients of Village Books' Literary Citizenship Award. May we all strive to give as much as Joan, Laurel, and Rena!

Welcome to the Short List to these Middle Grade Books for the Gertrude Warner Awards! The excitement builds as we move on to the next round of judging!

For the Second Day of Christmas we share a little bit about two of our most valuable services, the Editorial Review and the Manuscript Overview! Along with a story of Good King Wenceslas. Eleven days of Christmas left to finish wrapping up -- literally -- for the holidays!

The end of the world ticks ever closer in these Short List Global Thriller Books for High Stakes Suspense! Good luck as we move onto the Semi-Finals!

Starting out our tradition of celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas one day at a time! Starting with a special invitation to join the The Roost, Chanticleer's own private community. A perch for Chanticleerians to hang out on!

As always, there is much to do for tonight's Christmas Eve dinner. I have given myself permission not to worry about the unwrapped presents, cookies that need to be made, and calling on friends and family. I have more than twelve more days for these.

The Dante Rossetti Short List for Young Adult Fiction is here! Congratulations to all authors who made it, and good luck as we move onto the next round of judging!

Keeping the past alive with the Chaucer Short List for Early Historical Fiction! Enjoy these books as the competition gets red hot for the semi-finals!

The Mystery heats up with the Clue Awards Short List! See which authors have survived, and keep your fingers crossed for the next round of judging!

The Series Book Awards are hotter than ever! Join us in welcoming these authors to the Long List and wishing them luck as we move onto the Short List!