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  • Chanticleer Book Reviews at the Author Nation 2025

    Chanticleer at Author Nation 2025: Connection, Community, and Craft

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    I’ll say it until my dying day—Authors are the best people to hang out with! – Dena Weigel

    This past November, the Chanticleer team attended Author Nation in Las Vegas—and once again, we were reminded why authors are the best people to spend time with.

    Author Nation 2025 drew hundreds more attendees than the previous year, filling ballrooms with writers eager to learn, connect, and grow their careers. Over 120 classes, workshops, and panels covered every aspect of the writing life: craft development, the publishing process, advertising and marketing, the business side of authorship, and emerging trends shaping the industry’s future.

    For Chanticleer, the week offered valuable opportunities to reconnect with established members of our community and welcome new authors into the fold.

    Familiar Faces and New Connections

    We kicked off the week at the Vendor Expo. We loved having the chance to catch up with authors who have become valuable members of our Roost community. Authors such as D.D. Black, T.K. Conklin, David Fitz-Gerald, and Terrel of the Once Upon A Dance children books all stopped by to say hello and give us an update on their current projects and writing life.

    We also met dozens of new authors curious about Chanticleer’s services and what makes our community different. Many arrived seeking practical support—editorial reviews, award recognition, editing services—but discovered something equally important: a place to ask questions, share milestones, and find encouragement from fellow writers navigating similar paths.

    Author Nation

    Here are some highlights from Author Nation 2025

    Learning From Industry Leaders

    Between booth shifts, the Chanticleer team attended sessions led by publishing professionals with decades of experience. The presentations covered essential topics for author-entrepreneurs: building effective marketing strategies, assembling professional support teams (legal, financial, editorial), and establishing sustainable business foundations.

    One recurring message stood out: successful authors don’t work in isolation. They build teams of advisors and professionals who help them reach their goals of getting stories into readers’ hands.

    The Value of Industry Connections

    Author Nation brings together some of the best service providers working with authors today, and being part of that group means more than just visibility. Connecting with other industry professionals offered insights into current publishing trends and emerging challenges facing authors. These conversations help Chanticleer stay sharp and responsive to what writers actually need.

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    Looking Ahead

    Another Author Nation conference is in the books! We’re already looking forward to working with the many authors we met who see value in Chanticleer’s approach to author support. We expect to see many of them again, whether at next year’s Author Nation or at our own gathering in Bellingham this spring.

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    Viva Las Vegas!

    Join us at the 2026 Chanticleer Authors Conference &
    the 2025 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony

     Thursday – Sunday, April 16 – 19, 2026

    Master Classes, Conference Sessions & Panels, Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards Ceremony and Banquet, and the BOOKS BY THE BAY BOOKFAIR at Village Books Bookstore, Fairhaven, Bellingham, Wash. 

     Register Today!

    Seating is Limited. The esteemed WRITER Magazine (founded in 1887) has repeatedly recognized the Chanticleer Authors Conference as one of the best conferences to attend and participate in for North America.

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    We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians! 

    Be well. Stay safe. Keep on Writing Because We Need Good Books More Than Ever! 

    Kiffer, David, Anya, Scott, Dena, Argus and the Entire Chanticleer Team! 

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    We wish you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

    We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians! 

    Be well. Stay safe. Keep on Writing Because We Need Good Books More Than Ever! 

    Kiffer, David, Argus, Dena, Scott, Anya and the Entire Chanticleer Team! 

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    We wish you and yours a happy and safe Thanksgiving!

    We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians! 

    Be well. Stay safe. Keep on Writing Because We Need Good Books More Than Ever! 

    Kiffer, David, Argus, Scott, Anya, Dena, and the Entire Chanticleer Team! 

  • Chanticleerians in the News: Award Winners Take Center Stage at LA Kids Book Festival

    When your mission is to Discover Today’s Best Books, you come across good news regarding authors!

    Five Chanticleer International Book Award winners are headed to the LA Kids Book Festival, showcasing the caliber of children’s literature our awards recognize.

    LA Children’s Book Fest is coming up!

    Find Chanticleer Award winning authors Norah Lally, Ruth Amanda, M.C. Dingman, Julie Lomax, and our 2024 Overall Grand Prize Winner Reenita Malhotra Hora!

    LA’s first and largest event celebrating early education, bilingualism, and multiculturalism will feature an impressive lineup of Chanticleer talent.

    Back to Bainbridge cover by Norah Lally

    Norah Lally, Gertrude Warner Grand Prize Winner for middle grade fiction, will be representing #1 Amazon bestselling novel Back to Bainbridge about fourteen-year-old Vicki navigating life on Bainbridge Avenue as she searches for her place in the world while discovering that her imperfect family and friends might just be the treasures she’s been looking for all along.

    M.C. Dingman, First Place Gertrude Warner Winner, Samantha Smee: A Pirate’s Life, tells the story of Mr. Smee’s daughter who grows up disguised on Captain Hook’s pirate ship, embarking on hilarious adventures that celebrate inclusivity and girl power as she discovers her true self in Neverland.

    Julie Lomax, First Place Little Peeps Winner, will showcase Melissa Moo Moo’s Special Lesson from The JuJu Series. When little cow Melissa Moo Moo overhears other cows gossiping about her lack of milk, she learns an important lesson about self-confidence and being herself after a magical encounter with some fallen berries.

    Reenita Malhotra Hora, our 2024 Overall Grand Prize Winner for the incredible literary romance Vermilion Harvest, will be there with the much different tale of Sundri and Mundri’s Lohri Adventure. When Badi Ma wraps the sisters in her magical Lohri shawl, they’re whisked away to a bustling village from the past where they invent gadgets, dodge a grumpy king, and call on the famous bandit hero Dulla Bhatti for help—all while celebrating the joyous festival of Lohri.

    While Ruth Amanda won’t be attending the festival herself, her award-winning books Geckos in the Garden and Little Peeps Grand Prize Winner Island Moon will be represented. Geckos in the Garden takes young readers on a delightful counting adventure through hidden geckos in a garden, while Island Moon captures the magical tranquility of nighttime on the island of Barbados, following a narrator who witnesses fairies dancing in the moonlight and a sea turtle coming ashore to lay eggs.

    We are honored to have so many Award-Winning Authors and Books that we have had the chance to promote and recognize at the LA Children’s Book Fest! If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by and say hello to them!

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    Our Little Peeps Awards celebrate the artistry and educational value of picture books

    The Boxcar Children from the famed series by Gertrude Warner

    The Gertrude Warner Awards honor outstanding middle grade fiction that engages young readers during crucial developmental years

    Ready to join the ranks of these celebrated authors?

    Whether you’re crafting picture books for our Little Peeps Awards or middle grade fiction for the Gertrude Warner Awards, Chanticleer recognition opens doors to major festivals, bookstore partnerships, and reader communities nationwide. We are proud to be a part of the extraordinary literary careers of these five wonderful authors!

    You know you want it…

    Discover which division is right for your children’s book today!

  • Chanticleerians in the News! Journey Grand Prize Winner Mark Berridge on TEDx Brisbane

    When your mission is to Discover Today’s Best Books, you come across good news regarding authors!

    At 5pm PST (10am AEST) 10/13/23, TEDx Brisbane will begin. Around 5:16pm PST, Mark Berridge, the 2023 Journey Grand Prize Winner will take the stage and talk about his incredible journey chronicled in his book A Fraction Stronger. This article will be updated with a link to stream Mark’s talk as soon as it’s available!
    We fortunate enough to hear Mark speak at CAC 23 where he received standing ovations!  He is authentic, tenacious, and insightful! He finds belief and possibility in life’s impossible moments and is truly inspirational!

    Mark Berridge to take Center Stage at TEDx Brisbane in Australia!

    A Journey Grand Prize Winner and CAC Keynote Speaker, Mark constructively challenges pre-existing mindsets of his audience to inspire positive outcomes. He delivers stimulating perspectives from both his personal and professional experiences, from successfully negotiating multiple hundred-million dollar deals in his corporate career, to how he deals with uncertainty and adversity in his ongoing battle to overcome a devastating spinal cord injury.

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    Mark Berridge getting ready to present at TEDx

     

    From TEDxBrisbane 2023: THE POWER OF INTENTION

    Intention is a powerful thing. It takes a great idea and transforms it into determination. Determination to act, make a difference, grow, create, discover. To change minds, lives or perhaps the entire world.

    The power of intention reflects the heart of the TEDxBrisbane community.

    At TEDxBrisbane, we bring together thinkers, doers and changemakers on our stage and in our audience. We inspire, inform and challenge. We grow networks, spark and nurture collaborations, forge lasting communal memories, and generate intention and impact.

    Curious to learn more?

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    There’s still time!

    Want to be a Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards Winner like Mark? The last 11 CIBA divisions close in October! And submissions for the 2024 CIBAs are already open. You can see the full list of Awards here: https://test.chantireviews.com/contests/

    The 2022 CIBA Blue Ribbon Winners

    You know you want one! 

    Are you ready? Then Submit Today!

    Why Opt for the Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards?

    • Credibility: Our awards spotlight and guide readers to extraordinary writing. We are partnered with or recommended by ALLi, IBPA, Reedsy, and Book Award Pro.
    • Prestige: Whether it’s the Blue Ribbons, the Author Interview, or the Book Reviews, even advancing partway through a Book Award Program shows readers and publishing experts that you’re doing right by your book when it comes to marketing.
    • Support: The CIBAs are run by human beings, and we’re here for you. Each time you advance in our Tiers of Achievement, your name and book title are promoted on our high-traffic website, across social media, and in our newsletter.

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  • USA Today Bestselling Author Nicole Evelina to publish her first ever biography | Grand Prize Nellie Bly Winner America’s Forgotten Suffragists

    When your mission is to Discover Today’s Best Books, you can’t help but crow about it when good news comes for your authors!

    Gold and Blue Badge for the Nellie Bly Awards Grand Prize Winner Nicole Evelina's book The Forgotten Suffragists

    Nicole Evelina’s book America’s Forgotten Suffragists: Virginia and Francis Minor took home the Grand Prize for Longform Journalistic Non-Fiction, and that book is now available to be shared widely with the world at large!

    A USA Today Bestselling author, this is Evelina’s first ever biography, and we know it’s going to be huge!

    America's Forgotten Suffragists, out 3/1/23

    After being forgotten for nearly 130 years, the “Mother of Suffrage in Missouri” and her husband are finally taking their rightful place in history.

    St. Louisans Virginia and Francis Minor forever changed the direction of women’s rights by taking the issue to the Supreme Court for the first and only time in 1875, a feat never eclipsed even by their better-known peers Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

     

    Yet despite a myriad of accomplishments and gaining notoriety in their own time, the Minors’ names have largely faded from memory. In 1867, Virginia founded the nation’s first organization solely dedicated to women’s suffrage—two years before Anthony formed the National Woman’s Suffrage Association (NWSA). Virginia and Francis were also the brains behind the groundbreaking idea that women were given the right to vote under the Fourteenth Amendment, a philosophy the NWSA adopted for nearly a decade.

    And their story doesn’t end there. After the court case, Francis went on to become a prolific writer on women’s rights and one of the first and strongest male allies of the suffrage movement. Virginia instigated tax revolts across the country and campaigned side-by-side with Anthony for women’s rights in Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska.

    America’s Forgotten Suffragists: Virginia and Francis Minor is the first biography of these suffrage celebrities who were unique for their time in being jointly dedicated to the cause of female enfranchisement. This book follows their lives from slave-holding Virginians through their highly-lauded civilian work during the Civil War, and into the height of the early suffrage movement to show how two ordinary people of like mind, dedicated to a cause, can change the course of history.

    Nicole Evelina is…

    A USA Today bestselling author from St. Louis. Her specialties are historical fiction, non-fiction (biography, history and pop culture), and women’s fiction, with some poetry thrown in. Her books have won more than 50 awards, including four Book of the Year designations.

    She’s represented by Amy Collins of Talcott-Notch Literary Services. Her writing has appeared in The Huffington Post, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Independent Journal, Curve Magazine and numerous historical publications.

    When not writing, you can find her reading, playing with her spoiled twin Burmese cats or at her day job as an internal communications (PR) manager. But that just pays the bills. To her core, she is a writer.

    America’s Forgotten Suffragists is available now wherever books are sold! Village Books, Barnes & Noble, Amazon.

    Got your own Journalistic Non-Fiction? Submit to the Nellie Bly Awards today! See our full list of Book Award Programs here.

  • Rebecca Dwight Bruff – Chanticleerians in the News! Award Winning Trouble the Water to be preformed July 9-Oct 2

    We expect great things from our authors, and they always deliver!

    Trouble the Water by Rebecca Dwight Bruff with the Overall Best Books of 2020 Grand Prize Ribbon

    Overall Grand Prize Winner for her wonderful book Trouble the Water, Rebecca Dwight Bruff’s work now comes to life on stage!

    Trouble the Water follows the incredible Robert Smalls who was born enslaved. He liberated himself and others, served five terms in the US Congress, and introduced compulsory public education. He changed countless lives.

    The 202 Best Book Grand Prize Badge for Trouble the Water by Rebecca Dwight Bruff
    Want to compete for the prestigious CIBA grand prize? Enter today!

    His story – his life and legacy – is inspirational and aspirational. And mostly unknown.

    Bruff reveals the true story of the life of Robert Smalls. Set in the Civil War era, we follow Smalls as he navigates through a life of enslavement, the dangers of war, and a desperate attempt at escape. Trouble the Water is a moving tale of slavery, perseverance, war, freedom, and love.

    Rebecca Bruff earned her Bachelor’s degree in education (Texas A&M) and Master and Doctorate degrees in theology (Southern Methodist University). In 2017, she was a scholarship recipient for the prestigious Key West Literary Seminar. She volunteers at the Pat Conroy Literary Center in Beaufort, South Carolina. She’s published non-fiction, plays a little tennis, travels when she can, and loves life in the lowcountry with her husband and an exuberant golden retriever.

    A Green tree encircled by the words "Will Greer's Theatricum Botanicum"

    Her play opens at Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum where it will run from July 9th – October 2nd. Freely Adapted by Ellen Geer and Directed by Gerald Rivers. If you’re in the area of Topanga, California during its run, we recommend checking it out!

    If you can’t make it to the play, the book and audiobook is now available wherever books are sold! The audiobook, narrated by Director Gerald Rivers, is worth giving a listen!

    We hope that, like us at Chanticleer, you will be moved by Robert Smalls’s courageous life of thoughtful, compassionate leadership

    Why did Bruff write this story?

    I’m a writer. I believe that the stories we read and write and tell have the power to shape and change our lives. I believe that – because a story changed my life.

    Nine years ago, when I lived in Texas, I visited the lowcountry. It was my first experience here, and it was brief, but we made time for a carriage tour through the historic district of Beaufort. And that’s when I heard a little bit of the story of a man named Robert Smalls. I’d never heard his name, and I’d never heard the story. But he intrigued me. His courage, and his heroism, and his contributions, and legacy intrigued me.

    His story ignited my curiosity. Curiosity led to exploration, and exploration led to discovery, and I discovered how little I knew about our history. I discovered how little I understood about the experiences of enslaved people in our country. I discovered that some stories get amplified, while other stories get silenced.

    Click here to read the rest on her website

    Congratulations once more to Rebecca Dwight Bruff on her Overall Grand Prize Win, and we’re delighted to crow with you about this most recent accomplishment! We look forward to what’s next!

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    Cover of Trouble The Water by Rebecca Dwight Bruff

    “The must-read story of Robert Smalls. An Inspiring story of courage that we need today. It rings with heroic action along with thoughtfulness and sincerity that will keep you going until the end. A must read! Five Stars!”
    – Chanticleer Book Reviews

  • Chanticleerians in the News! Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D, Nellie Bly Grand Prize Winner is Featured Across the Nation

    Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D has done it again

    Dr. Ellis presenting on her book Liberty to Magnolia

    The groundbreaking author of Shaping Public Opinion, which won the Nellie Bly Grand Prize Award, and From Liberty to Magnolia, which won the Journey Grand Prize Award, has written an article that’s being featured nationwide on President Biden’s choice to appoint the first Black woman to the supreme court.

    Dr. Ellis begins by setting the record straight and defining Affirmative Action:

    Affirmative action has a long history in this country as an attempt to stop and correct the systemic discrimination and oppression of Blacks. The initial attempts began during the Reconstruction Era (1863-1877) shortly after the Civil War.

    Furthermore, Dr. Ellis points out the double standard that Affirmative Action is being invoked as the reasona behind putting a Black woman on the Supreme Court, saying:

    Was it considered affirmative action or out of line when President Ronald Reagan declared while campaigning that he would appoint the first woman to the Supreme Court? Was it affirmative action when he followed through and appointed Sandra Day O’Connor?

    You can read the full article here, which has been reprinted in more than twenty publications across the US. Well done Dr. Ellis. We’re proud to count you as a Chanticleerian. Dr. Ellis is known for her analysis of social, educational, and political issues across race, age, gender, and socioeconomic status.

    Here are the links to the publications that picked up her article:

    Janice S. Ellis Ph.D and her Chanticleer accolades

    More Recommended Reading from Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D

    Dr. Ellis is a fount of good information and common sense that we rely on here at Chanticleer. Be sure to check out:

    We are delight to be welcoming Dr. Ellis, back by popular demand, as a speaker at the 10th Anniversary of the Chanticleer Authors Conference, CAC22.

    VIRTUAL and IN-Person –  June 23 – 26, 2022! Register Today!

    FLEXIBLE REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE for these challenging times.

    Seating is Limited. The  esteemed WRITER Magazine (founded in 1887)  has repeatedly recognized the Chanticleer Authors Conference as one of the best conferences to attend and participate in for North America.

    Join us for our 10th annual conference and discover why!

    Featuring: International Best Selling Authors: Cathy Ace and  Robert Dugoni along with A+ list film producer Scott Steindorff.

  • Chanticleerians in the News! E.E. Burke spotlighted by The Mark Twain House & Museum

    When your mission is to Discover Today’s Best Books, you come across good news regarding authors!

    E.E. Burke glancing over her shoulder at a figurine of Mark Twain on her bookshelf
    …And we have great news about E.E. Burke!

    E.E. Burke, Author of Tom Sawyer Returns, is being honored by The Mark Twain House & Museum

    A Chatelaine Finalist and current Laramie Short Lister (good luck in the following CIBA tiers!), E.E. Burke describes herself as a history geek and a sucker for a good love story. She has recently released a new edition of her bestselling series, Steam! Romance and Rails, which combines Western action and adventure with romance and suspense. Another five-star series, The New Adventures, features a re-imagining of two beloved American characters in Tom Sawyer Returns and Taming Huck Finn.

    E.E. Burke under the words "Romancing Mark Twain" next to her books

    The Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT, sponsors spotlight programs with authors, many of whom are Pulitzer Prize winners, NYT bestsellers, and today’s leading literary voices. Burke credits the discovery of her work to reviews, which inspired the musem director to read her books and ask her too appear in their Valentine’s program, “Romancing Mark Twain.” Tune in to hear about what isnpired her to write these Mark Twain spinoffs and learn a little bit more about how Twain’s life influences writers today. You can sign up for this free event (Tuesday, February 15, 7pm EST) here!

    Curious to learn more?

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    E.E. Burke just advanced to the Short List for the Laramie Awards! Good luck to all our authors!

    VIRTUAL and IN-Person –  June 23 – 26, 2022! Register Today!

    FLEXIBLE REGISTRATIONS ARE AVAILABLE for these challenging times.

    Seating is Limited. The  esteemed WRITER Magazine (founded in 1887)  has repeatedly recognized the Chanticleer Authors Conference as one of the best conferences to attend and participate in for North America.

    Join us for our 10th annual conference and discover why!

    Featuring: International Best Selling Authors: Cathy Ace and  Robert Dugoni along with A+ list film producer Scott Steindorff.