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Happy Jolabokaflod! Our Favorite Bookish Holiday of the Year!
At Chanticleer, we love celebrating the holidays!

We love the sparkle, the singing, the presents—and we especially love celebrating the books!

Jolabokaflod, the “Bookish” Holiday

The small Nordic island, with a population of only 329,000 people, is extraordinarily literary. They love to read and write. According to Rosie Goldsmith of the BBC, “The country has more writers, more books published and more books read, per head, than anywhere else in the world.”

Many Icelanders give books as Christmas gifts to celebrate Jolabokaflod, and from Christmas Eve until the New Year there is an unspoken reading frenzy.
Iceland’s National Treasures and High Literacy Rate
- One in ten Icelanders writes a published book (BBC News Magazine)
- Fifty percent of Icelanders read more than eight books a year; 93% read more than one book a year (The Reykjavik Grapevine)
- Reykjavík City Library, the largest public library in Iceland, welcomed 700,000 visitors in 2009 in a city of 200,000 people. Book loans totalled 1.2. million in the same year (Reykjavik UNESCO City of Literature)
— Jolabokaflod.org
And, of course, a book and a hot chocolate is a beloved holiday tradition for people around the world!

Jolabokaflod: A Christmas Tradition

Jolabokaflod or Yule Book Flood happens once a year on Christmas Eve in Iceland. The flood begins with the release of a catalog of new publications from the Icelandic Publishers Association. And it is distributed FREE to each and every Icelandic home. The majority of books sold in Iceland are sold from September to early November, and of course, these books are in print. E-pubs are not given. This tradition of Jolabokaflod started in 1944 during WWII when many items and food were rationed to preserve the giving tradition of the holidays.

The Icelanders even have a popular TV show, Kiljan, that is entirely devoted to books. Authors appear on prime TV shows. Book readings and author events are treated like rock star events.

“In Iceland book lives matter in every sense of that phrase: The shelf-life of the book, the lives in the book, the life of the writer and the life of the reader. God bless the Jolabokaflod.” ~Hallgrimur Helgason

How can you make Jolabokaflod a Christmas Eve tradition?

Christmas is such a busy time, and you may think, “I don’t have time for one more tradition!” Don’t worry—You’ve got an extra 12 days!

Design your Jolabokaflod tradition to fit your schedule. You can choose a different night to celebrate with a new book and hot chocolate! We like to crack open the spine of a new book during the 12 days of Christmas that follow Christmas day, giving us a reason to keep that holiday spirit alive until well into the New Year!

A Book You Love is The Perfect Gift for Jolabokaflod!

The Twelve Days of Christmas & Other Traditions From Around the World

Every year Jolabokaflod heralds the 12 Days of Christmas for us here at Chanticleer, where we love to celebrate for an extra twelve days after December 25th! Here’s what you might need to know:
- The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26th until January 6th (Three Kings Day).
- Some say the Twelve Days tradition is wishing good luck and cheer for each of the following months in the new year.
- Others say the first six of the days are to pay homage to the previous year and six of the days that are in the new year bringing hope and glad tidings for coming times.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas would be a welcome break for those who worked the land.
New traditions are beginning this year!

In Portugal, Kiffer and Andy’s new home, the 12 Days of Christmas is a tradition that starts on the 26th until Epiphany. Small groups of people go door to door in their neighborhoods singing songs, usually accompanied by instruments. Sometimes they are in traditional dress, sometimes not. They typically open with a song to ask the resident for food and/or drink, then continue singing about the birth of Jesus and sending good wishes for a happy new year. If a resident doesn’t treat the singers well or refuses to open his door, they may sing songs jokingly mocking them. If the singers are treated well, they will sing about how handsome and beautiful the hosts are and how generous and nice they are. (A great way to start the New Year!)

The Portuguese troubadouring does not take place until after Christmas Day and continues on to Three Kings Day also known as Epiphany.

We’d love to hear about your Yuletide Traditions!

Le Réveillon is our family’s (Kiffer & Argus) Christmas Tradition where we stay up on Christmas Eve way past midnight for the arrival of Père Noël” (Santa Claus) with a Christmas Eve Dinner that consists of a pretty table and multi-course, fancy meal that we share with friends and family. It’s always a good time with many precious moments to always remember throughout the years.

The true gift of the holiday season!

As always, there is much to do, but I have given myself permission not to worry about the cookies that need to be made, the presents that must be wrapped, and calling on friends and family dear to my heart to wish them Happy Holidays. These are all traditions I treasure, and Jolabokaflod is one more tradition I’m happy to add to that mix! – Kiffer

Leave a comment! We would love to hear about your holiday traditions!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays and Yuletide Greetings from the team at
Chanticleer Book Reviews!

From Kiffer, Andy, David, Dena, Scott, Anya

We will start posting our Twelve Days of Christmas articles starting on December 26th.
December 19, 2025
On the 4th Day of Christmas Chanticleer gave to me Four Podcasting Tips | The 12 Days of Christmas 2024!

On the Fourth Day of Christmas, Chanticleer brings to me…

Four podcasting tips and a fav podcast!

Podcasting has become a great way for writers to learn and network with other writers as they promote their work. It’s a great marketing tool because you have complete control over your presentation, providing what you think is valuable and highlighting the work you are doing. They offer their guests credibility, helps build community, encourages collaboration, builds brands and promotes work, and it expands your (and your guests’) “reach,” with 45% of podcast listeners also classifying themselves as avid readers.

Podcasting is a learning process, but when done well it can be a fun and valuable addition to your marketing. Here are four tips to get you started!

1. Concept and Niche

Find your focus. Ask yourself what sets your podcast apart from others within your niche. Choose a topic you are passionate about and can discuss in depth, allowing you to claim a clear niche. Define your audience to gain a better understand of who you are trying to reach and how to tailor your content to their interests and needs.

2. Content and Format

Decide on a format (solo host, interview style, panel discussion) and stick to it for predictability. Outline and/or script what you’ll be saying, no necessarily to read verbatim, but as a reference you can turn to if you find yourself lost in your conversation. This will help maintain focus and flow. Find engaging guests by researching and inviting guests who are experts in your niche and can provide valuable insights. You can find them writing events, through your connection on your social media platforms, and on your own bookshelf!

3. Promotion and Engagement

Publish your podcast on major platforms like Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, then utilize social media to share clips, promote new episodes, and interact with your audience. This will encourage listener feedback through reviews, comments, and Q&A sessions.

4. Technical Aspects & Production Quality

Choose a reliable podcast hosting platform to store and distribute your episodes. Use descriptive titles and summaries to attract listeners on podcast directories.Design visually appealing cover art that represents your podcast brand. Invest in a good quality microphone and recording environment to minimize background noise. Learn basic editing techniques to clean up audio, add transitions, and create a polished sound. Strive for a consistent audio level throughout each episode.

One of Chanticleer’s Favorite Podcast is “Author in the Headlights” by Chanticleerian STRIDER KLUSMAN

He interviews authors one on one. Each show will be discussing the author’s books, their goals, the methods, and often madness of writing, as well as the process and tools of their trade. So far, he has interviewed 66 authors such as Tessa Floreano, Kevin Chapman, Timothy Johnston, Dena Weigel, Rick Steinke, Mike Murphy, and many more.

Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas – One Day at a Time

The 4th Day of Christmas

The Four Calling Birds are meant to represent the canonical gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.

Also, the Fourth Day of Christmas is the Feast of the Holy Innocents, and it is considered a day for children. The feast honors the male children who were killed by King Herod in his quest to find the potential usurper (Baby Jesus) to his throne. Today, the youngest member of the family is in charge for what to do, where to go, what to eat for the entire day. The day is also known as Childermas.

Some say Four Calling Birds (song birds). Some say Four Colly Birds (black birds). And then, there is this person’s interpretation of Four Calling Birds on Reddit:

Is this a conference call?

“But Jiminy Crickets, it’s after December 25th! Is it not too late for the 12 Days of Christmas?” you say.

Not to fear, Chanticleerians! The 12 Days of Christmas begins on December 26th! And it continues to the 6th of January – Three Kings Day. The four weeks leading up to Christmas are known as Advent.

So if you haven’t finished wrapping presents, sending out those cards, and baking cookies—don’t worry. Just get it done. Eight Days left until Three Kings Day!

Happy Holidays to You from the Chanticleer Team!

On the 4th day of Christmas, my true love sent to me

Four Calling Birds

Three French Hens

Two Turtle Doves

And a Partridge in a Pear Tree

Stay tuned for the 5th Day of Christmas!

Our favorite part about having the 12 Days of Christmas is that we can have the time to celebrate with our loved ones. We have time for wrapping presents, meeting with friends for hot cocoa, and continuing to prepare the 2025 Chanticleer Authors Conference and the 2024 CIBA Banquet and Ceremony.

Wishing you Happy Holidays from Chanticleer from Kiffer, David, Dena, Scott, Anya, and Argus!

December 29, 2024
On the 2nd Day of Christmas, Chanticleer Brings to Me Two Ways to Link Your Selling Sites | 12 Days of Christmas 2024!

Happy Holidays to You from the Chanticleer Team!

On the Second Day of Christmas, Chanticleer brings to me…

Two ways to link to your selling sites!

Getting people to your online selling sites is a challenge every author faces. Readers want convenient, one-step actions that will take them straight to the place where they can purchase your book, and they want to be able to trust their purchase will be handled professionally. But how do we get them there?

Web Links—A tried and true path

Web links have been used to move people around the internet for as long as the internet has been available to the masses. By linking a URL to a clickable button, word, or phrase you will be opening the doors to your online store and welcoming in more readers with only a click! This process is seamless to the user, as they simply see the new page load.

To get the most out of your web links, always have easily accessible links that open in a NEW WINDOW. Once someone is visiting your site, you want to make sure that your site remains open in his/her browser. Visitors should never have to leave your site to check out your book’s page on Amazon or sign up for your newsletter.

Links should be easily recognizable as a way to access more information. Try to use highly visible and friendly “buttons” whenever possible.

And always make triple sure that your links work!

QR Codes—A new path for speedier and more convenient purchasing power

Because of their ability to be read by mobile phones, QR codes have emerged as a versatile and powerful tool for authors to promote and sell their books. These machine-readable codes consist of an array of black and white squares, typically used for storing URLs or other information for reading by the camera on a smartphone.

With the help of a simple (and free) QR code generator, you can create as many QR codes as you need to get readers directly to your books’ purchasing sites, but there’s much more you can do with them, too!

Place a QR code on a tabletop sign to send potential readers at a book fair to your website or blog. You can link to a specific page, meaning you can give them trivia related to your story, images you’ve created, a sign up for your newsletter or blog, or just get them to your homepage and let them explore!

QR codes can also be attached to documents that live in the cloud, and therefore are not accessible to people without the code. This can be a useful tool for building a community, as readers will be excited to know they are receiving exclusive information.

Using a QR code will give you, and your readers, more power to easily connect and share and purchase! Check out this recent blog post about QR codes for a more in-depth look at how authors can benefit by adding them to their marketing. 🧰

Celebrating the Twelve Days of Christmas!

“But Jiminy Crickets, it is the 27th of December! Is it not too late for the 12 Days of Christmas?” you say.

Not to fear, Chanticleerians! The 12 Days of Christmas begins on December 26th! And it continues to the 6th of January – Three Kings Day. The four weeks leading up to Christmas is known as the Advent. So if you haven’t finished wrapping presents, sending out those cards, and baking cookies—don’t worry—you’ve got an extra 11 days!

On the Second Day of Christmas, my True Love (or Chanticleer) brings to me… Two Turtle Doves

Two Turtle Doves represent love, loyalty, and friendship.

The Two Turtle Doves are symbols of Love and Fidelity. The turtle dove is monogamous and pairs for life. Males are actively involved in nesting (he will actually sit on the eggs during the day) and taking care of the young after they hatch so his mate can leave the nest to eat, exercise, and take care of herself. In Ancient Grecian stories, they are believed to be a favorite bird of Aphrodite, the goddess of love.

Good King Wenceslas

Day 2 is also the day that the Christmas Carol ‘Good King Wenceslas” takes place (c. 907 – 935). He was known as the Good Prince of Bohemia. The story tells the tale of his journey through harsh weather to bring a gift of food and firewood to a poor man he noticed while looking out of his castle’s tower during the Feast of Stephen. The song reminds us each and everyone: “Ye, who now bless the poor, Shall yourselves find blessing.”

“King Wenceslas” Art made by Hudson, Scott & Sons for Huntley & Palmers, 1913. Victoria and Albert Museum no. M.367-1983. Image: Gryffindor

Happy Holidays to You from the Chanticleer Team!

Stay tuned for the 3rd Day of Christmas!

Our favorite part about having the 12 Days of Christmas is that we can have the time we need to celebrate with our loved ones. We have time for wrapping our presents, meeting with friends for hot cocoa, and setting ourselves up in the New Year for publishing success (with Chanticleer Professional Services and the Chanticleer Authors Conference).

Wishing you Happy Holidays from Chanticleer from Kiffer, David, Dena, Scott, Anya, and Argus!

December 27, 2024
Yuletide, Boxing Day, and the 12 Days of Christmas! What does Chanticleer bring to you on the 1st Day of Christmas?
Celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with Chanticleer!

“But Jiminy Crickets, it is the 26th of December! Is it not too late for the 12 Days of Christmas?” you say.

Not to fear, Chanticleerians! The 12 Days of Christmas begins on December 26th! And it continues to the 6th of January – Three Kings Day. The four weeks leading up to Christmas is known as the Advent.

Although, we will note that some say the first day of the 12 Days of Christmas starts on Christmas Day and continues through January 5th with the Feast of the Epiphany on January 6th.

So if you haven’t finished wrapping presents, sending out those cards, and baking cookies—don’t worry—you’ve got an extra 12 days!
- Some say the Twelve Days tradition is wishing good luck and cheer for each of the following months in the new year.
- Others say the first six of the days are to pay homage to the previous year and six of the days that are in the new year bringing hope and glad tidings for coming times.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas would be a welcome break for those who worked the land.
December 26th is also called Boxing Day in the Commonwealth Countries of Great Britain, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand where it also a bank holiday.

The tradition of boxing day (according to the Encyclopedia Britannica) originated in the Victorian era and late Georgian era. The servants worked on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, so they were given the 26th off to be with their own families. The upper class would take leftover food, goods, or money and put them in boxes to give out to those less fortunate. It also said that the church would hand out alms boxes to the poor on St. Stephen’s Day, Dec. 26th, who was known for helping the poor.

In modern times, Boxing Day is the day of football (soccer), cricket, and boxing matches.

Singing the 12 Days of Christmas

If you are singing the song, and you miss or mess up a verse, you owe your opponent (the person singing the round before you a kiss or a sweet treat or grant a favor).

We at Chanticleer have our own way of celebrating the 12 Days of Christmas with our fellow Chanticleerians.

Yuletide

Yule (or Germanic Jol or Anglo-Saxon Geol) refers to the Winter Solstice.

Celebrating Yule-Tide, pen-and-pencil drawing by Richard Lovett in Norwegian Pictures (1885), based on the 1846 oil-on-canvas painting Juleskikk by Adolph Tidemand.

Yule is one of the oldest winter solstice festivals, with origins among the ancient Norse thousands of years ago. Its roots are complicated and difficult to trace, although there are several theories about how and why the festival was celebrated. It is generally agreed that Yule celebrations began as a Norse festival called jol, although assessments of the purpose and traditions vary. Like most winter solstice festivals, themes of light, fire, and feasting are common threads.

“Yule” became a name for Christmas about the 9th century, and in many languages yule and its cognates are still used to describe that holiday—jul in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish; joulud in Estonian; joulu in Finnish; and jol in Icelandic. The Christmas holiday is still referred to as Yule in the Scots language. According to the saga of King Haakon Haraldsson (also known as Haakon I Adalsteinsfostre or Haakon the Good) of Norway, who ruled in the 10th century, the Norse Yule celebration and Christian Christmas celebration were merged during his reign. Haakon became Christian after a visit to England, and after his return to Norway he put into law that Yule should be celebrated at the same time as Christmas. Everyone was required to have ale from a measure of grain and keep the holiday while the ale lasted or else be subject to a fine.[Encyclopedia Britannica]

Get ready for 12 days of ideas for your new year of writing, along with lots of good cheer!

Happy Holidays to You from the Chanticleer Team!

On the First Day of Christmas, my true love sent to me—a Rooster in a pear tree!

What are the 12 Days of Christmas?

The 12 Days of Christmas historically mark the time from the birth of Christ until the day the Three Magi (or the Three Wise Men) arrived in Bethlehem with their gifts for the Epiphany, (also known as Three Kings’ Day). According to the Western calendar, the 12 days start with Christmas on December 26th and end with the Epiphany on January 6th. However, there are numerous other ways of celebrating from around the world.

But what do rings, geese, and drummers have to do with Christmas?

“The 12 Days of Christmas” song uses Christian lore as guidelines but is considered to be a secular song. Instead, the song is historically thought to be a cumulative group memory game as the verses build on each other and the catchy tune make it easy to join in. Imagine a family-friendly version of “99 Bottles of Beer on the Wall” and you’ve got the right idea.

The 12 Days of Christmas are traditionally associated with gifting and generosity starting with St. Stephen’s Day, or Boxing Day, where historically servants or help in households were gifted bonuses, trinkets, and modest feasts by their employers. Some people hold fast to the Twelve Nights celebrations gift something to friends and family each day of the holiday period rather than all on Christmas Day. This is where the pear tree comes in.

“The 12 Days of Christmas” harks the piles of gifts received from “a true love” daily during the long holiday. The lyrics and melody can differ with country and church but the well-known version of today is thought to be popularized in 1909 by English composer Frederic Austin.

On the 1st Day of Christmas, my true love gave to me a partridge in a pear tree.

The meaning of the lyrics have long been debated with theories ranging from a betrothal tune illuminating courting gifts to being coded lessons on the tenants of Christianity.

The partridge represents the ultimate love, a true love. The pear tree is where the partridge perches to protect its loved one.

A modern examination however, has revealed the possibility that all the “gifts” are actually types of fowl commonly eaten and served during feasts in the High Middle Ages in Europe. Partridges, birds in the pigeon family like doves, and geese are more commonly known to be eaten both then and now, but the other gifted birds are harder to figure out.

More details about how the birds of the 12 Days of Christmas were possibly identified, cooked, and eaten can be found here.

On the 1st Day of Christmas, Chanticleer brings to me…

An invitation to join our curated online community The Roost!

We are so proud of the community we have on The Roost! It is great perch for writers and publishers to hang out in and connect.

We host weekly write-ins, discussions of writing craft books, genre specific writing groups, and advice on the author’s journey. With authors in all stages of the writing process joining us, there is always something to learn on this independent PRIVATE social media site. You will find your community on The Roost!

Writing may seem like a solitary activity, but stories are told in community. Whether you find that on The Roost or elsewhere, we’re happy that you are a part of our community here at Chanticleer.

Stay tuned for the 2nd Day of Christmas!

Our favorite part about having the 12 Days of Christmas is that we get the time we need to celebrate BIG with our loved ones. We have time for wrapping our presents, meeting with friends for hot cocoa, and setting ourselves up for success with the Chanticleer Authors Conference (April 3-6, 2025 in Bellingham, WA) As always, please email us at Chanticleer@ChantiReviews.com with any questions!

Wishing you Happy Holidays from Team Chanticleer: Kiffer, David, Dena, Scott, Anya, and Argus!
December 26, 2024
Sharing Beloved Holiday Traditions here at Chanticleer! Happy JOLABOKAFLOD 2024 and Le Reveillon de Noel
At Chanticleer, we love celebrating the holidays!

We love the sparkle, the singing, the presents—and we especially love celebrating the books!

Jolabokaflod, a Bookish Holiday

Jolabokaflod, an Icelandic tradition of gifting and reading books on Christmas Eve, began in 1944 when Iceland gained its independence from Denmark during World War II. Paper was one of the few products under rationed during the war, so bookish friends and family began sharing their love of books as a substitute for traditional gifts. Known as a nation of “bookaholics,” Iceland has a great reading culture, with over half the population being avid readers of at least eight books a year, according to a study conducted by Bifröst University in 2013.

The holiday, which translates roughly into English as ‘the Christmas book flood’, coincides with the retail cycle each year during the Christmas season.

Ever since Jolabakaflod was first celebrated the Icelandic book trade has published a catalogue called Bókatíðindi, or ‘Book Bulletin,’ in English. It is sent to every household in the country in mid-November during the Reykjavik Book Fair, and people use the catalogue to order books for their favorite people.

These gifts of books are given on December 24th and, by tradition, everyone begins reading the books they receive almost as soon as they are given, often while drinking hot chocolate or alcohol-free Christmas ale called jólabland. There is also a blend of two of Iceland’s most beloved drinks: Malt (a malty sweet soda) and Appelsin (orangeade). First pour the Appelsin into a a glass and add the Malt for a fizzy, festive non-alcoholic drink. If you pour the Malt first, then the foam from it will overflow the glass when the orangeade is poured in. Some consider this the most proper drink to celebrate Christmas in Iceland.

A Book You Love is The Perfect Gift for Jolabokaflod

How can you make Jolabokaflod a Christmas Eve tradition?

Christmas is such a busy time, and you may think, “I don’t have time for one more tradition!” Don’t worry—You’ve got an extra 12 days!

Design your Jolabokaflod tradition to fit your schedule. You can choose a different night to celebrate with a new book and hot chocolate! We like to crack open the spine of a new book during the 12 days of Christmas that follow Christmas day, giving us a reason to keep that holiday spirit alive until well into the New Year!

The Twelve Days of Christmas & Celebrations Around the World
- The twelve days of Christmas run from December 26th until January 6th (Three Kings Day).
- Some say the Twelve Days tradition is wishing good luck and cheer for each of the following months in the new year.
- Others say the first six of the days are to pay homage to the previous year and six of the days that are in the new year bringing hope and glad tidings for coming times.
- The Twelve Days of Christmas would be a welcome break for those who worked the land.
In Portugal, the 12 Days of Christmas is a tradition that starts on the 26th until Epiphany. Small groups of people go door to door in their neighborhoods singing songs, usually accompanied by instruments. Sometimes they are in traditional dress, sometimes not. They typically open with a song to ask the resident for food and/or drink, then continue singing about the birth of Jesus and sending good wishes for a happy new year. If a resident doesn’t treat the singers well or refuses to open his door, they may sing songs jokingly mocking them. If the singers are treated well, they will sing about how handsome and beautiful the hosts are and how generous and nice they are. (A great way to start the New Year!)

The Portuguese troubadouring does not take place until after Christmas Day and continues on to Three Kings Day also known as Epiphany. In Spain and many Latin American countries, gift giving is done on January 6th, while the gifts Santa Claus brings to children are opened on Christmas Day. In Italy, La Befana visits their homes on January 5th. She likes to be left a glass of wine and some antipasto, instead of Santa’s cookies and milk and the children find her gifts the next day.

I’d love to hear about your Yuletide Traditions!

Le Réveillon is our family’s (Kiffer & Argus) Christmas Tradition where we stay up on Christmas Eve way past midnight for the arrival of Père Noël” (Santa Claus) with a Christmas Eve Dinner that consists of a pretty table and multiple courses fancy meal (typically 8 courses), friends and family, and good times to make precious memories.

As always, there is much to do. And, 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! And sometime in the new year of 2025, I am going to celebrate Jolabokaflod. – Kiffer

We would love to hear about your holiday traditions!

Merry Christmas!

Happy Holidays and Yuletide Greetings!

We will start posting our Twelve Days of Christmas articles starting on December 26th.
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Receive a $100 discount off CAC24 registration, The Chanticleer Authors Conference package that will take place LIVE and IN-PERSON from the Hotel Bellwether (April 18-21, 2023).

USE THIS CODE: CAC24TGZANAT

Learn from the Best at CAC24

Current Presenters include: D.D. Black, Christine Fairchild, Mark Berridge, with more to come! Past presenters include Cathy Ace, Robert Dugoni, Chris Humphreys, Scott Steindorff, and other insightful and exciting presenters. The current line up will be updated regularly here!

Sessions on Fundraising for Authors, Audio Book Creation, Multi-Selling Platforms, Digital Marketing, Expanding Readership, Advanced Writing Craft and Content Creation, Social Media Efficacy, Increasing Sales on Amazon, SEO, Adwords and Facebook Ads, Why Authors need Alphabet SOUP, BISAC Codes, and much more.

Multichannel Marketing

and the Business of Being a Writer

The New Era of Content Creation in All Its Forms

Take Your Writing Craft to the Next Level

Register here!

Don’t Delay! Take advantage of this Once A Year CYBER SALE!

This sale ends firmly at midnight PST Thursday, November 30th, 2023.

As always, please contact us at info@ChantiReviews.com for any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians!

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

Kiffer, Sharon, David, Argus, Dena, Scott, Anya and the Entire Chanticleer Team!
November 29, 2023
CYBER MONDAY 2023! Time is Running Out on Chanticleer’s Annual Cyber Sale!
This Cyber Monday

Don’t Miss Out on these Once-A-Year Deals!

ONLY CYBER SALE of the YEAR

CHANTICLEER says

“THANK GOODNESS, I am a ROOSTER!”

CYBER SALE

We couldn’t save the turkey,

but we can save you $$$

Check out these T.G.I.A.N.A.T. SPECIALS

(Thank Goodness I am Not a Turkey)

Time’s running out!

SALE PRICES ARE VALID until midnight PST Thursday, Nov 30th, 2023

CYBER SALE – LIMITED TIME

Check out these awesome sales!

Chanticleer Editorial Book Review Package for $395 with CYBER DISCOUNT CODE

Purchase the book review package now and you can redeem it anytime in the future.

Use this code upon checkout to receive the discount the unprecedented discount of $100: BKRV23TGRNT

Time is limited for this extremely discounted rate.

Sale Applies to:
Our Book Review Package (Regularly $4795) includes SEO, Meta-Data, Tagging, Social Media Promotion, and Publication in the Chanticleer Reviews Magazine. Don’t delay! Be one of the lucky few to get in on this incredible rate.

Click here to purchase a Chanticleer Book Review Package for only $395 using the code BKRV23TGRNT.

Receive a $100 discount off CAC24 registration, The Chanticleer Authors Conference package that will take place in beautiful Bellingham, Wash at the Four Points by Sheraton (April 18-21, 2024).

Note: This is our 12th Anniversary Conference and you do not want to miss out!
Seating is limited, so Register Today!

Receive a $100 discount off CAC24 registration, The Chanticleer Authors Conference package that will take place LIVE and IN-PERSON from the Sheraton 4-Points Hotel, Bellingham, Wash. (April 18-21, 2023).

USE THIS CODE: CAC24TGZANAT

Learn from the Best at CAC24

Current Presenters include: D.D. Black, Christine Fairchild, Mark Berridge, with more to come! Past presenters include Cathy Ace, Robert Dugoni, Chris Humphreys, Scott Steindorff, and other insightful and exciting presenters. The current line up will be updated regularly here!

Sessions on Fundraising for Authors, Audio Book Creation, Multi-Selling Platforms, Digital Marketing, Expanding Readership, Advanced Writing Craft and Content Creation, Social Media Efficacy, Increasing Sales on Amazon, SEO, Ad Words and Facebook Ads, Why Authors need Alphabet SOUP, BISAC Codes, and much more.

Multichannel Marketing

and the Business of Being a Writer

The New Era of Content Creation in All Its Forms

Take Your Writing Craft to the Next Level

Register here!

Don’t Delay! Take advantage of this Once A Year CYBER SALE!

This sale ends firmly at midnight PST Thursday, November 30, 2023.

As always, please contact us at info@ChantiReviews.com for any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

We wish you and yours a happy and safe Holiday Season

We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians!

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

Kiffer, Sharon, David, Argus, Dena, Scott, Anya and the Entire Chanticleer Team!
November 27, 2023
SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 2023! A Day to Support and Celebrate Small Businesses! Plus Annual CHANTICLEER CYBER SALE
Small Business Saturday

Saturday, November 25, 2023 is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. This year, we know that small businesses need our support now more than ever as they navigate, retool and pivot from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic.

Chanticleer Reviews and Media is a small business based out of Bellingham, Wash., with an international reach thanks to the Internet. Chanticleer reflects the new era of publishing and content creation for today’s global market of readers and consumers. We began with the advent of digital publishing (e-pubs/digital books) in 2011 that opened up the traditional boundaries of the publishing industry. As with the Gutenberg Press, digital publishing marks a major shift in the art of bookmaking, distribution of written works, and content creation. We are proud and humbled to be play a tiny part of this major shift in the publishing industry. It is from your support, dear Clients, that we are able to do so. Thank you!

The Chanticleer Team, from our Home Office Staff, to our Editorial Team, Professional Reviewers, CIBA Team and Judges, Publishing Team, and Community Builders, is dedicated to helping writers achieve their publishing goals. Our clientele hail from across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Malta, Portugal, Denmark, Hungary, Spain, Turkey, Scotland, Germany, France, Ireland, Scandinavia, Cypress, New Zealand, Australia, and other nations.

We are truly a “local business with international reach.” We are honored each year when the Chanticleer Community comes together for the Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony and Banquet that takes place in April—a truly special event that fosters many new friendships and connections. We are a small independently-owned-business, but it is the individual members of the Chanticleer Community of Writers that makes us mighty.

In the spirit of SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY, we encourage you to shop at your local bookstores and booksellers, to purchase your favorite Indie authors’ works, and to shop at small businesses and your local shops.

Village Books is our local bookseller here in Bellingham, Wash. They are having a great sale also (in-Store and CYBER).

Along with being known as a top twenty bookstore in the U.S., VB is also the Official Book Manager of the annual Chanticleer Authors Conference

and promotes the winners of the annual Chanticleer International Book Awards in their two storefronts.

AND NOW TO CROW ABOUT OUR ONCE A YEAR CYBER SALE!

Don’t Miss Out on these Once-A-Year Deals!

ONLY CYBER SALE of the YEAR

CHANTICLEER says

“THANK GOODNESS, I am a ROOSTER!”

CYBER SALE

We couldn’t save the turkey,

but we can save you $$$

Check out these T.G.I.A.N.A.T. SPECIALS

(Thank Goodness I am Not a Turkey)

SALE PRICES ARE VALID Wednesday, November 22nd until midnight PST Thursday, Nov 30th, 2023

CYBER SALE – LIMITED TIME

Check out these awesome sales!

Chanticleer Editorial Book Review Package for $395

Purchase the book review package now and you can redeem it anytime in the future.

Use this sale code upon checkout to receive the discount the unprecedented discount of $100: BKRV23TGRNT

Sale Applies to:
- Standard Editorial Book Review Package
- Audiobook Reviews
- Expedited Reviews
Our Book Review Package (Regularly $495) includes SEO, Meta-Data, Tagging, Social Media Promotion, and Publication in the Chanticleer Reviews Magazine. Don’t delay! Be one of the lucky few to get in on this incredible rate.

Click here to purchase a Chanticleer Book Review Package for only $395.

Receive a $100 discount off CAC24 registration, The Chanticleer Authors Conference package that will take place in beautiful Bellingham, Wash at the Four Points by Sheraton (April 18-21, 2024).

USE THIS CODE: CAC24TGZANAT

Seating is limited, so Register Today!

Learn from the Best at CAC24

Current Presenters include: D.D. Black, Christine Fairchild, Mark Berridge, with more to come! Past presenters include Cathy Ace, Robert Dugoni, Chris Humphreys, Scott Steindorff, and other insightful and exciting presenters. The current line up will be updated regularly here!

Sessions on Fundraising for Authors, Audio Book Creation, Multi-Selling Platforms, Digital Marketing, Expanding Readership, Advanced Writing Craft and Content Creation, Social Media Efficacy, Increasing Sales on Amazon, SEO, Ad words and Facebook Ads, Why Authors need Alphabet SOUP, BISAC Codes, and much more.

Multichannel Marketing

and the Business of Being a Writer

The New Era of Content Creation in All Its Forms

Take Your Writing Craft to the Next Level

Use this code upon checkout to receive this $100 discount – our deepest discount for the conference. CAC24TGZANAT

Don’t Delay! Take advantage of this Once A Year CYBER SALE!

Insert the discount code here upon check out:

This sale ends firmly at midnight PST Thursday, November 30, 2023.

As always, please contact us at info@ChantiReviews.com for any questions, concerns, or suggestions.

We are thankful for you, Dear Chanticleerians!

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

Kiffer, Sharon, David, Argus, Dena, Scott, Anya and the Entire Chanticleer Team!
November 25, 2023
A Special Thank You to the Chanticleer Community

We are very grateful

to YOU, Dear Chanticleerians!

We are thankful for your patronage and community!

We are honored to celebrate and appreciate

your writers’ journeys with you

in this Thanksgiving Season!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Entire Chanticleer Team!

Kiffer, Sharon, Sharon, Argus, Dena, Anya, Scott, and all of the Reviewers, Readers, Editors, and CIBA Judges!

Don’t forget to take advantage of the “Thank Goodness I’m a Rooster” sale,

Chanticleer’s only CYBER SALE of the year!

We’re offering discount codes for

$100 off your next review

and

$100 off the Annual Chanticleer Authors Conference.

Click here for more information.

Coming Together at The Chanticleer Authors Conference

CAC 2023 was a huge success! Our amazing speakers shared their experiences in writing and publishing and our authors learned valuable information and broaden their network of fellow authors. We are inspired by the attendees enthusiasm and their willingness to share their writers’ journeys knowledge!

Authors around the world are already registering for CAC 2024, and we’re expecting more attendees than ever before! Because of this, we’ve moved our conference to a larger space at Four Points by Sheraton Bellingham Hotel & Conference Center.

We’ve invited an amazing group of speakers, including author and motivational speaker Mark Berridge, podcaster & broadcast journalist Reenita Malhortra Hora, award winning authors Michael J. Cooper and Michelle Cox, with new presenters continuously added.

Follow this link to find out more about CAC 2024 and use this code for a $100 discount on your registration:

$100 discount on CAC24

Use Code: CAC24TGZANAT24

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Space is Limited! Presenters and Faculty for CAC24 Lodging, Travel Info, and More

Check back soon for updated info for CAC24

(Updated October 27, 2023)

CIBA Award Winning Authors

Nothing is better than being called up on stage to accept you blue ribbon for winning first place in a genre category while a sea of authors applauds your achievement–except perhaps being in the audience when your name is announced as a CIBA Grand Prize Winner.

Awarding the hard work of authors is one of Chanticleer’s highest honors. In 2023, our Chanticleer International Book Awards (CIBA) recognized the best books in 25 genre categories with cash prizes and special recognition at the 2024 Annual Awards Banquet at CAC.

Check back soon for the Schedule of Events and Menus for CAC 24

and the 2023 CIBA Awards Banquet and Ceremony. Don’t Delay. Register Today!

November 23, 2023