Chanticleer Book Reviews

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Picking Up the Pieces by Wendy Dewars Hughes awarded an INDIE 1st Place Blue Ribbon – Inspirational Romantic/Suspense Category
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media is pleased to announce that Wendy Dewars Hughes has won 1st place in the INDIE Awards, Inspirational Romantic/Suspense Category (a division of Chanticleer Book Reviews Blue Ribbon Writing Contests).

Picking Up the Pieces by Wendy Dewars Hughes

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Chanticleer Book Review Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contests recognize outstanding books and manuscripts.

We are honored to announce the INDIE Awards First Place Blue Ribbon winning novels and their authors.

Each winning INDIE novel was judged for the following qualities:
- Compelling-ness of story
- Professionalism of editing & formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of story-line
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing craft
CBR Blue Ribbon Award 1st Place category winners, Self-published Novels Division, will be awarded:
- a CBR 1st Place Blue Ribbon embossed with the winning title’s name, author’s name and category
- a Chanticleer Book Review Package
- Digital CBR Blue Ribbons to use in online promotion
Book Sticker
- 1st Place CBR adhesive stickers to use on books and in promotion
- Goodies and promotional opportunities for the winning title and author
- Automatically entered in CBR’s GRAND PRIZE annual awards contest 2013
For a full list of all winners, visit Chanticleer Book Reviews website at chantireviews.com.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
January 13, 2013
“Deadly Addiction” by Kristine Cayne awarded an INDIE 1st Place Blue Ribbon – Romantic/Suspense Category
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media is pleased to announce that Kristine Cayne has won 1st place in the INDIE Awards, Romantic Suspense Category (a division of Chanticleer Book Reviews Blue Ribbon Writing Contests).

Deadly Addiction by Kristine Cayne, 2nd in the Deadly Vices series.

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Chanticleer Book Review Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contests recognize outstanding books and manuscripts.

We are honored to announce the 1st Place winners of the INDIE Awards for Self-published Novels.

Each winning INDIE novel was judged for the following qualities:
- Compelling-ness of story
- Professionalism of editing & formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of story-line
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing craft
CBR Blue Ribbon Award 1st Place category winners, Self-published Novels Division, will be awarded:
- a CBR 1st Place Blue Ribbon embossed with the winning title’s name, author’s name and category
- a Chanticleer Book Review Package
- Digital CBR Blue Ribbons to use in online promotion
Book Sticker
- 1st Place CBR adhesive stickers to use on books and in promotion
- Goodies and promotional opportunities for the winning title and author
- Automatically entered in CBR’s GRAND PRIZE annual awards contest 2013
For a full list of all winners, visit Chanticleer Book Reviews website at chantireviews.com.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
January 13, 2013
“The Grave Blogger” by Donna D. Fontenot awarded an INDIE 1st Place Blue Ribbon – Murder/Suspense Category
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media is pleased to announce that Donna D. Fontenot has won 1st place in the INDIE Awards, Murder/Suspense Category (a division of Chanticleer Book Reviews Blue Ribbon Writing Contests).

The Grave Blogger by Donna D. Fontenot

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Chanticleer Book Review Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contests recognize outstanding books and manuscripts.

We are honored to announce the INDIE Awards First Place Blue Ribbon Award winning novels and their authors.

Each winning INDIE novel was judged for the following qualities:
- Compelling-ness of story
- Professionalism of editing & formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of story-line
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing craft
CBR Blue Ribbon Award 1st Place category winners, Self-published Novels Division, will be awarded:
- a CBR 1st Place Blue Ribbon embossed with the winning title’s name, author’s name and category
- a Chanticleer Book Review Package
- Digital CBR Blue Ribbons to use in online promotion
- Book Sticker
  
  1st Place CBR adhesive stickers to use on books and in promotion
- Goodies and promotional opportunities for the winning title and author
- Automatically entered in CBR’s GRAND PRIZE annual awards contest 2013
For a full list of all winners, visit Chanticleer Book Reviews website at chantireviews.com.[/fusion_builder_column][/fusion_builder_row][/fusion_builder_container]
January 12, 2013
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November 14, 2012
redirect – Young Adult Novels Writing Competition – 2013 – The Dante Rossetti Awards
The Dante Rossetti Awards – Young Adult Novels Writing Contest 2013

Deadline: July 31, 2013

Two Divisions: Published (Legacy, Indie, Self-Pub, Small Press, E-pub) and Manuscripts

The Dante Rossetti Awards First Place Award Winning Authors will receive:
- Award winning books will be placed on the Chanticleer Book Shelves (which sell and promote the winning titles). Our CBR Book Shelves are located in participating Independent Book Stores across the U.S.
- A coveted Chanticleer Book Review
- A CBR Blue Ribbon embossed with the Contest Name, Author Name, and Book Title to use in promotion at book signings and book festivals
- Digital award stickers for on-line promotion
- Adhesive book stickers
- Shelf-talkers and other promotional items
- Promotion in print and on-line media
- Review of book distributed to on-line sites and printed media publications
- Review, cover art, and author synopsis listed in CBR’s newsletter
And the 1st Place Award winners will automatically be entered into the GRAND PRIZE AWARD for title of The Best of the CBR Award Winning Books of 2013!

The Dante Rossetti Young Adult Categories are:
- Contemporary
- Fantasy, Steampunk, Sci-Fi, Time Travel, Paranormal
- Romance
- Historical
- Inspirational
- Dystopian
- Mystery/Thriller
- Lighthearted/Humorous
- Edgy
- Coming of Age
Each work submitted will be judged on the following criteria:
- Is the story compelling?
- Professionalism of editing and formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of storyline
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing Craft
The Dante Rossetti Awards – Published Young Adult Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed Novels will be accepted in the published division if they have a ISBN designation.
- All novels must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2009 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before July 31, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- You will receive “How to Submit Your Novel” instructions after entry fee is received.
- Novels must be 30,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one novel into a given contest.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Dante Rossetti Awards – Manuscripts and Unpublished Young Adult Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Novels may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF form.
  - Single space
  - Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
  - Font size 11 or 12, please.
  - One inch margins all the way around.
  - Title must appear on each page.
  - Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
  - Please use page breaks between chapters.
  - Word count of 30,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please..
- Fees, Submission Forms and Manuscript must be received before July 31, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Dante Rossetti Awards – Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division

All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.

Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.

The Dante Rossetti Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $325.00). Or they may elect to submit their work when it published for a Chanticleer Book Review. All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
October 15, 2012
redirect – Narrative Non-Fiction Writing Contest January 2013 – The Journey Awards
The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-fiction Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contest

Currently accepting entries. Deadline: January 31st, 2013;

Two Divisions: Self-published, Indie Published, Traditionally Published Division and Completed Manuscripts Division

Categories:
- Travelogue Experiences
- Global Enlightenment
- Culinary/Hobby Experiences
- Volunteer Experiences
- True Action/Adventure
- An Era Memoir (Ex. “Larkrise to Candleford” by Flora Thompson)
- Personal Journey
The Journey Awards for Published Narrative Non-Fiction Division Eligibility Requirements
- Book may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed books will be accepted in this division if they have ISBN/AMZN Designation.
- All books must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2008 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Book must be received before January 31st, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Novels must be 30,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one work into a given contest.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Manuscripts and Unpublished Narrative Non-Fiction Division Eligibility Requirements
- Work may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Work may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF form.
  - Single space
  - Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
  - Font size 11 or 12, please.
  - One inch margins all the way around.
  - Title must appear on each page.
  - Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
  - Please use page breaks between chapters.
  - Word count of 30,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before January 31st, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-fiction Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $ 245.00) and The Journey Awards CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.

Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.

The Journey Awards for Narrative Non-fiction Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $ 325.00) . All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
October 12, 2012
redirect Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writing Competition Jan 2013 – The Cygnus Awards
The Cygnus Awards – Sci-fi and Fantasy Blue Ribbon Awards Writing Contest

Currently accepting entries. Deadline: Jan. 31st, 2013.

Categories are:
- Steampunk
- Science Fiction
- Time Travel
- Fantasy
- Paranormal
- Mythological
- Soft Sci-Fi/Young Adult
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October 12, 2012
redirect – Historical Fiction Writing Competition 2013
The Chaucer Awards – Historical Fiction Contest 2013:

Currently accepting entries. Deadline: June 30th, 2013 midnight

Categories are:
- Romance
- Adventure/Action/Suspense
- Legacy/Legend
- Women’s Historical Fiction (ex. The Red Tent)
- Pre-historic (ex. Jean M. Auel)
- Medival, Renaissance, Dark Ages
- 20th Century Historical
- Regency, Victorian, 1700s
The Chaucer Awards – Published Historical Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed Novels with ISBN designation will be accepted.
- All novels must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please.
- YA Novels will be accepted.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2009 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before June 30, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- You will receive “How to Submit Your Novel” instructions after entry fee is received.
- Novels must be 40,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one novel into a given contest.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Manuscripts and Unpublished Historical Novels Division Eligibility requirements
- Novels may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Novels may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF form or E-pub form.
- Single space
- Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
- Font size 11 or 12, please.
- One inch margins all the way around.
- Title must appear on each page.
- Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
- Please use page breaks between chapters.
- Word count of 40,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please.
- YA Novels are accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before June 30, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
The Chaucer Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $ 245.00) and CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.

Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.

The Chaucer Awards Prizes Writing Competition – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $ 325.00) . All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
October 12, 2012
redirect – Romantic Novels Writing Competition 2013 – The Chatelaine Awards
The Chatelaine Awards – Romance Fiction Writing Contests 2013

Currently accepting entries. Deadline: May 31st, 2013

Two Divisions: Published (Legacy, Indie, Self-Pub, Small Press, E-pub) and Manuscripts

The Chatelaine Awards First Place Award Winning Authors will receive:
And the 1st Place Award winners will automatically be entered into the GRAND PRIZE AWARD for title of The Best of the CBR Award Winning Books of 2013!

The Chatelaine Categories are:
Each work submitted will be judged on the following criteria:
Is the story compelling?

Professionalism of editing and formatting

Characterization

Continuity of storyline

Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)

Intriguing opening

Uniqueness of story

Writing Craft
The Chatelaine Awards – Published Romance Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
Manuscripts and Unpublished Romance Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
The Chatelaine Awards – Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $ 245.00) and The Chatelaine Awards CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.

Category Finalists will be awarded CBR Blue Ribbon Finalist awards to use in promotion of the book that placed in the Finalists Round.

The Chatelaine Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $325.00). Or they may elect to submit their work when it published for a Chanticleer Book Review. All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
October 9, 2012
redirect – Cozy Mystery Novels Writing Contests 2013 – Mystery and Mayhem (M&M) Awards
Mystery & Mayhem Awards (M&Ms) Cozy Mystery Novels Writing Contest 2013

Currently accepting entries. Deadline: April 30th, 2013

Two Divisions: Published (Legacy, Indie, Self-Pub, Small Press, E-pub) and Manuscripts

The M&Ms First Place Award Winning Authors will receive:
- Award winning books will be placed on the Chanticleer Book Shelves (which sell and promote the winning titles). Our CBR Book Shelves are located in participating Independent Book Stores across the U.S.
- A coveted Chanticleer Book Review
- A CBR Blue Ribbon embossed with the Contest Name, Author Name, and Book Title to use in promotion at book signings and book festivals
- Digital award stickers for on-line promotion
- Adhesive book stickers
- Shelf-talkers and other promotional items
- Promotion in print and on-line media
- Review of book distributed to on-line sites and printed media publications
- Review, cover art, and author synopsis listed in CBR’s newsletter
And the 1st Place Award winners will automatically be entered into the GRAND PRIZE AWARD for title of The Best of the CBR Award Winning Books of 2013!

The Mystery and Mayhem Awards (M&Ms) Categories are:
- Mystery (ex. Agatha Christie, Alexander McCall style)
- Romance
- Animals (ex. Cat Who…)
- Cooking, Knitting, Gardening & Hobbies
- New categories/Blended Genres
- Medical/Lab Lit
- Travel (ex. Peter Mayle)
- Humourous
Each work submitted will be judged on the following criteria:
- Is the story compelling?
- Professionalism of editing and formatting
- Characterization
- Continuity of storyline
- Satisfying ending (not necessarily “happy”)
- Intriguing opening
- Uniqueness of story
- Writing Craft
- Red herrings
- Plot thread
- Sidekick
Mystery & Mayhem (M&Ms) Awards Published Cozy Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may be Self-published, Indie Published or Traditionally Published.
- E-pubbed Novels with ISBN designation will be accepted in the published division.
- All novels must have ISBN designation.
- Entries must be in the English language.
- Please note if BSE (British Standard English) is used instead of ASE.
- No erotica. No graphic violence, please. We are looking for true cozy novels.
- Young Adult Novels are accepted. We invite you to read about CBR’s Dante Rossetti Awards for YA.
- Copyrighted works before Dec. 31, 2009 will not be accepted.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before April 30, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- You will receive “How to Submit Your Novel” instructions after entry fee is received.
- Novels must be 30,000 plus words.
- You may enter in more than one category. However, each entry must be accompanied by the entry fee.
- You may enter more than one novel into a given contest.
- If none of the entries place in the final round, then it is possible that the judges will not award a 1st Place winner.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Mystery & Mayhem (M&Ms) Awards Manuscripts and Unpublished Cozy Novels Division Eligibility Requirements
- Novels may not be published or under publishing contract at time of entry.
- Novels may not have ISBN designation at time of submission.
- Digital Files must be submitted in PDF form.
  
  Single space
  
  Please use a font with a serif such as Times New Roman
  
  Font size 11 or 12, please.
  
  One inch margins all the way around.
  
  Title must appear on each page.
  
  Pages must be numbered sequentially in the header and the footer.
  
  Please use page breaks between chapters.
  
  Word count of 30,000 plus.
- No erotica or graphic violence, please. Please adhere to the true cozy novel description.
- Young Adult works will be accepted. We invite you to read about CBR’s Dante Rossetti Awards for YA.
- Fees, Submission Forms and Novel must be received before April 30, 2013 midnight.
- Please read our Terms and Conditions page aka The Fine Print.
- Default winners will not be declared. Contests are based on merit and writing craft.
Mystery & Mayhem (M&Ms) Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Published Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Book Review Package (valued at $ 245.00) and Mystery and Mayhem Awards CBR First Place Blue Ribbons (digital and stickers). All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Books of 2013. All 1st Place winners will receive promotion and publicity.

Category Finalists will be announced in our social media and on our website. They will be awarded Madness & Mayhem Finalist book promotion digital and adhesive stickers.

Mystery & Mayhem (M&Ms) Awards Writing Competition Prizes – Unpublished & Manuscripts Division

First Place Winners in each category will win a Chanticleer Manuscript Overview Package (valued at $ 325.00) . Or they may elect to submit their work when it published for a Chanticleer Book Review. All first place winners will be automatically entered into the CBR Grand Prize Writing Competition for CBR’s Best Manuscripts of 2013.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email: info@ChantiReviews.com
October 9, 2012