Continuing the first announcements of the CIBA 2021 rounds - The Gertrude Warner Book Awards for Middle Grade Fiction - the Long List!

What has that crazy Chanticleer Rooster been up to? Find out here! A personal article to Chanticleerians from Kiffer Brown.

Americana fiction are novels that help tell the history, culture and folklore of what makes Americans uniquely American. (Goodreads) We have noted some Americana works, which really shows the wide, incredible expanse, that Americana Fiction and history can transcend. We also touch on some uniquely American history with some great sources links.

Demystify social media. It's never too late to up your game or get started. Examples of what other Chanticleer authors do to expand their readership.

"Writing is like driving at night in the fog. You can only see as far as your headlights, but you can make the whole trip that way." Here are some tips to help you find your way. A personal look at what makes writing work best for one author.

Continuing the first announcements of the CIBA 2021 rounds - The Goethe Book Awards for post -1750s Historical Fiction - the Long List!

Continuing the first announcements of the CIBA 2021 rounds - The Chatelaine Book Awards for Romance Fiction - the Long List!

Laurel Leigh Needs Our Help

Recently, our wonderful friend and mentor Laurel Leigh got devastating news from her doctors: She has advanced-stage lung cancer. NY Time's best-selling author, Steve Almond is teaching his amazing class on narration to benefit Laurel Leigh. Learn more here!

Learning about Yom Kippur and celebrating books that feature elements of the Jewish Experience. Wishing A Good New Year and a Safe Fast to all our Jewish Friends at Chanticleer.

A brief discussion on the ins and outs of genre, and why knowing your genre is important to marketing! We'll look at thoughts from Kazuo Ishiguro, J.D. Barker, and Ursula K. Le Guin for thoughts from across the spectrum. And Patrick O'Brien fans will find a special treat in this article.