Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 20th & 21st at the Bellwether Hotel, by beautiful Bellingham Bay, Wash.
Meet other members of the Chanticleer Community of Authors and Readers at this fun and informative two-day event featuring:
CBR Awards Banquet
Books By the Bay BookFair at the Bellwether
Mini-conference with workshops/social media sessions/marketing lessons
Networking Opportunities
Prizes and Drawings
The Chanticleer Awards Banquet will be held Saturday, September 20, 2014
Chanticleer Awards Banquet Information:
We will announce the Chanticleer Grand Prize Blue Ribbon Writing Competitions 2013 Award- winning author and title at the Banquet and present the $1,000 award.
Ten Overall Best of Genre Awards will also be presented at the Chanticleer Awards Banquet with the $250 prize for each of the Best of Genre winning authors and titles. (10 awards of $250 for each Blue Ribbon division of the Chanticleer Writing Competitions).
The Banquet will start with a Cocktails at 6 in the evening. Dinner will begin at 7:30.
Tickets and Reservations are Required. Seating is Limited. Guests are welcome to attend.
Books By the Bay Book Fair at the Hotel Bellwether, Sunday, Sept. 21st from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m.
Open to the Public
Author Readings
Prizes & Drawings
Events & Exhibitors
Cash Bar with Local Beers, Wine, & Cocktails
Food will be available for purchase
Jazz starts at 4 p.m.
Mini-conference for the Chanticleer Community: Sat. & Sun. Sept. 20 & 21
CBR mini-conference will take place from 9 a.m until 5 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20th. Lunch and Break snacks included.
Sunday, Sept. 21st from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 21st. Coffee Break included.
Master Workshops
Keynote Speakers
Social Media Sessions
Marketing & Book Promotion Sessions
Networking Opportunities
For those arriving on Friday, Sept. 19th, we are hosting a Cash Bar Cocktail Hour and other fun events.
Registration is now OPEN!
A HUGE THANK YOU to all of the members of the Chanticleer Community of Authors and Readers!
Your support and participation is greatly appreciated!
Here are some photos of the event and the winners from last year. Our very first CBR Awards Event!
Come celebrate the new golden age of publishing and learn how to PubSmart!
In April, the first ever PubSmart publishing conference will be held in beautiful Charleston, S.C.
“I can’t wait for PubSmart and the unparalleled opportunity to catch up on recent developments in this ever-changing industry of ours. Conferences like PubSmart remind us of the need to continue sharing and learning from one another… we will have a chance to take stock together, to learn from one another, to see what tomorrow might hold. I don’t know what we’ll find there, but I promise the journey will be rewarding.” PubSmartKeynote Speaker, Hugh Howey
Click here for more information about PubSmart 2014 April 16, 17, & 18, 2014 in beautiful Charleston, S.C.
You will find Chanticleer Book Reviews participating in PubSmart’s collective brainstorming sessions, conversations, and education of the new publishing models and opportunities in today’s market place.
“Cultivating Influencers, Reviewers, and Book Clubs” panel on Thursday, April 17th.
“Dish and Dialog Brunch” on Friday, April 18th.
Look for our booth in the PubSmart Digital Discovery Zone
Stop by to find out the time and place for Chanticleer’s Happy Hour Rendezvous.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND PUBSMART 2014?
Traditionally published authors who want to improve sales and discover new markets and avenues for their work
Self-published authors who want to reach more readers
Aspiring authors seeking guidance from industry professionals
Independent publishers who want to better serve their authors and improve their performance
Here are just a few of PubSmart’s Keynote Speakers and Presenters:
Hugh Howey, author; Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist; Laura Dawson, Bowker; Mitchell Davis, BiblioBoard; Brenda Copeland, St. Martin’s Press; C. Hope Clark, author; Rachelle Gardner, Literary Agent; Eric Liebetrau, Kirkus Reviews; Kathy Meis, Bublish; Will Murphy, Penguin Random House; Kristine Monroe, Kobo Writing Life; Amy Quale, Wise Ink Creative Publishing; Maya Ziv, Harper Collins
Now this is something to CROW about! See you there! Kiffer Brown
Chanticleer Master Workshops assist serious writers who are continuously striving to perfect their craft and reach their publishing goals.
How do bestselling authors write so many books each year?
Their Secret: Many top authors gather in groups to brainstorm the framework of their next novels.
Here’s your chance to do just that!
→ Jumpstart Your Novel – a Master Workshop
With the guidance of our staff, you will flesh out your story idea with:
characters & character traits
precise story goals and conflicts
summaries of your major plot points and story arcs
knowledge of how to use and create backstory without info dumping
a master document/template to jumpstart your next novel
A detailed schedule and worksheets will be emailed to all attendees before the workshop. You’ll leave this intense brainstorming workshop with handouts and checklists, new friends and colleagues, and crucial information for finishing the first working draft of your novel.
Dates: Friday, May 16 – Sunday, May 18, 2014 ( Three Full Days)
Location: Charming La Conner, Wash., conveniently located between Seattle and Vancouver, B.C.
Workshop Cost: $275 (3 jam-packed days of instruction, all handouts, worksheets, advice, and refreshments)
This workshop is limited to 10 participants. Register Now
All participants must begin with a story concept that they want to work on. When you register for this workshop, you will need to type or paste your story idea/concept (maximum of 100 words) in the text box on the Workshop Services check-out page.
Examples of succinct story concepts:
A young journalism student is determined to reveal the truth about a series of murders in the past, despite evidence that the killer may be a member of her own family.
A big-city detective stuck in a gossipy small town struggles to solve the mystery of a baby’s disappearance, despite the fact that a signing gorilla appears to be the only witness to the crime.
A biologist fights the rugged wilderness terrain, the worsening weather, and mounting media pressure to find a missing child and save the lives of her beloved cougars.
Learn from the author of the Summer Westin Mysteries (Penguin/Berkley Prime Crime), the Neema Mysteries (WildWing Press), Shaken and Call of the Jaguar(romantic suspense – WildWing Press), and various nonfiction books. She is also is a private investigator and a screenplay collaborator.
Pam has worked as a ghost writer and “book doctor” (manuscript editor) for private clients and major publishers. She frequently shares her experiences in traditional and indie publishing with writers groups around the Pacific Northwest, and has taught writing and editing courses and workshops for a variety of organizations. Her author website is http://pamelabeason.com.
Winner of the Daphne du Maurier Award for Mysteries & Chanticleer Book Reviews Grand Prize.
Kiffer Brown
Media scout for literary agents, publishing houses, movie producers, and industry professionals, along with folks seeking a good read, Kiffer is known for her instinct for picking winners. Reader Extraordinaire, she reads thousands of works a year searching for today’s sparkling gems that will become tomorrow’s best sellers.
Kiffer is also the founder of Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media. CBRM Discovers Today’s Best Books with Editorial Reviews and Writing Competitions.
You will leave with a framework for your novel idea – ready to begin work with a clear plan along with specific objectives and goals to move your writing career forward!
The Jumpstart Your Novel Brainstorming Master Workshop will take place at La Conner–a favorite Washington State get-away location with antique shops, fine dining & casual pubs, wine tasting rooms, and boutiques & specialty shops.
We have selected the La Conner Channel Lodge as our Brainstorming Headquarters. The Channel Lodge boasts Northwest styling, water views, and an ideal location for exploring the charming town of La Conner located on the Swinomish Water Channel. It is just steps away from the La Conner Marina and is home to diverse mix of artists, writers, craftsmen, fishermen, and farmers.
La Conner Channel Lodge is offering special rates to all workshop attendees:
Queen Room with View: $169 per night/double occupancy.
King Parlor Suite with View: $229 per night (sofa sleeper included)
These rates are valid until Sunday, April 13, 2014.
Attendees are responsible for making reservations and paying for accommodations.
Call for reservations: 360-466-4113. Ask for the Chanticleer Writers Workshops discount rate.
La Conner Channel Lodge accommodations include:
WiFi
Continental breakfast
In-room gas fireplace and sitting area
Writing table and chairs
Parking is included with rate
In-room gourmet coffee and tea
Mini-refrigerator
Luxurious linens & comforter
Flat Screen TV and DVD player
Your workshop staff will organize no-host dinners, outings, and mixers for those who would like to participate.
If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact us at: info@ChantiReviews.com. Please type Brainstorming Workshop in the subject line of your email.
Are you attending the Association of Writers and Writing Programs 2014 National Convention in Seattle?
WE ARE! And we are excited to be a part of this dynamic organization and AWP’s 2014 conference and bookfair!
“Each year, AWP holds its Annual Conference & Bookfair in a different city to celebrate the authors, teachers, students, writing programs, literary centers, and publishers of that region. More than 12,000 writers and readers attended the 2013 conference, and over 650 exhibitors were represented at the bookfair. AWP’s is now the largest literary conference in North America.
AWP also holds the next to the largest bookfair in North America. BEA (Book Expo of America at the Javitz Center, NYC) holds the largest.
We’d love it if you would stop by our booth, #718.
What does this mean for the Chanticleer Community?
If you are a member of the Chanticleer Community and have had your books vetted by CBR’s editorial reviews or have won a first place category award or higher, you may bring these CBR vetted books to our booth to sell, display, and promote. Please email: DBeaumier@ChantiReviews.com for more information.
As always, we will continue to display, promote, and (we hope) sell copies of vetted books that have been provided by Chanticleer Community members as much as possible.
We will have posters made listing our Blue Ribbon contest winning titles and authors and showing off CBR’s Best Books.
And you never know who you will find hanging out at our booth…. just saying….
Find out what E-BOOK Cards are all about — the next biggest technological wave for the publishing industry.
A chance to meet other Chanticleer Community Members!
Candy & Treats to keep you going
Drawings for Prizes
We will also have drawings for books, author services, and other prizes!
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Writing Competitions – Discovering Today’s Best Books
WHEN: Wednesday – Saturday, Feb. 26th – March 1st
WHERE: The Washington State Convention Center in downtown Seattle
We invite you to stop by to see what’s new at Chanticleer Book Reviews. We will also have treats, booth specials, and camaraderie. And you can learn about our new programs: CBR’s Best Books and Chanticleer’s Book Club Forum.
We are posting an event page on Facebook and on our Google+ Community of Authors and Readers so that Chanticleer Community members attending can coordinate.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon!
Now this is something to CROW about! — Chanticleer
We are proud to announce Chanticleer Book Reviews Today’s Best Books Listing! — coming soon
These titles and authors have been vetted through CBR’s Blue Ribbon Writing Competitions and/or CBR Editorial Reviews.
We are developing the Best Books project due to the numerous inquiries that we have received from agents, publishers, book sellers, and librarians who are interested in works that have been vetted by Chanticleer Book Reviews and Blue Ribbon Writing Competitions.
CBR’s “Today’s Best Books” listing will feature the winning titles of each year’s Blue Ribbon Genre Award Winners.*
The Best Books listing will be featured in its own drop down menu on www.ChantiReviews.com homepage.
The top level page will consist of each year’s Grand Prize Blue Ribbon Winners with a link to their reviews. The CBR grand prize winners will have a special designation.
We will have links from each year’s contest winners. It will be organized by genre, then by:
Overall 1st Place Genre Winner
1st Place Category Winners for the Genre
Finalists Listing for the Genre
Additionally, each genre’s first place category winners will have a CBR digital Blue Ribbon affixed to the winning title’s review page. We encourage authors and publishers to link to their respective CBR review pages.
We are also working toward integrating Today’s Best Books with the Chanticleer Book Shelves (featured at participating independent book stores and media outlets). Chanticleer Book Reviews is presently working with a book distributor (required for the Chanticleer Book Shelves project) to work with CBR authors who do not have a distributor.**
The next step is linking the CBR Blue Ribbon Award Winners to CBR’s next project: Chanticleer’s Book Club. More information forthcoming.
*There are only two ways to secure a listing in CBR’s Best Books Listings and participate in CBR’s Book Club:
Participate in a CBR Blue Ribbon Writing Competition and place as a Finalist, Category Winner, or Overall 1st Place.
Receive a 5 Starred Editorial Review from Chanticleer Book Reviews
Chanticleer Book Reviews & Blue Ribbon Writing Competitions — Discovering Today’s Best Books!
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**As always, the author/publisher may choose not to participate in any of of CBR’s promotions.* All that is needed is an emailed notification.
We hope that everyone North and South of the Equator enjoyed the Holidays!
We’ve been busy here at Chanticleer’s office during the holidays upgrading the CBR website.
We moved CBR’s website from just “The Cloud” to “The Extended Cloud.”
What does this mean to you, Members of the Chanticleer Community?
It means that CBR’s site is “everywhere” in The Cloud” (dispersed throughout servers across the globe). You can now access the Chanticleer website superfast–in two seconds from just about anywhere on the planet.
Today, Chanticleer Book Reviews & Media is honored to be a nominee for the prestigious Rising Star Tech Award presented by the esteemed Technology Alliance Group for Northwest Washington. (more…)
FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY ♦ BEERS, BRATS, & BOOKS ♣ AUTHORS ♥ DOOR PRIZES ♦
Rain or Shine – the Beer Garden is Covered
The event is directly across the street from Bellingham’s well attended Farmers’ Market
Drawings every 30 minutes for PRIZES
Meet other authors & writers
Chanticleer authors are welcome to sell and promote their books at CBR’s tables.
Boundary Bay Brewery is one of the largest brewpubs in North America and has won numerous awards for its beers. www.BBayBrewery.com Boundary Bay Brewery is located at 1107 Railroad Ave, Bellingham, WA 98225
If you are interested in participating in the BOOKS & BREWS Festival, please email Kiffer Brown at KBrown@ChantiReviews.com to reserve your space. Space is limited and reservations are required.
Upcoming Events
September 14: BOOKS & BREWS at Boundary Bay Brewery; Bellingham, Wash.
We are proud to announce that Chanticleer Book Reviews is a sponsor of the 2013 Chuckanut Writers Conference.
Chanticleer Book Reviews will co-host a CWC Cocktail Reception with Whatcom Writers and Publishers on Friday, June 21st at six p.m.
We will also announce the 2012 CBR Grand Prize Winners along with the First Place Category winners for the following CBR writing contests at the CWC Cocktail Reception:
2013 Mystery & Mayhem (M&Ms)
2013 CBR INDIE Awards for Novels & Manuscripts
2013 Journey Awards for Non-fiction works
2013 Cygnus Awards for SciFi & Fantasy
2012 Grand Prize & 1st Place Blue Ribbon Published Novels Writing Contest
If you would like to attend this reception, please email KBrown@ChantiReviews.com to make reservations.
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Chanticleer Book Reviews and Media will have a booth at the NW BookFest in Kirkland, Wash.
This event is FREE and Open to the Public. Readings, panel discussions, writing workshops will be ongoing on both days.
Music and Food booths will add to the festival ambiance.
Wine and Words will be held at three Kirkland restaurants and shops on Sat. from 7 until 9 p.m.
Over 100 hundred authors will be there including such NW favorites as Elizabeth George, Jim Lynch, J.A. Jance, David Guterson, and more….
Look for us under the Big White Tent at the Peter Kirk Community Center Saturday and Sunday, September 22 & 23 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.
We will have booth specials and treats!
Also CBR’s Blue Ribbon Grand Prize Winners Pamela Beason and Janet Oakley will be there with their books along with other favorite authors of Chanticleer Book Reviews. We will update the authors list on this page.
