Three Divisions Close at the end of July

Three excellent divisions close at the end of July!

Discovery is just a click away!

Only 10 days left to submit your books to these prestigious CIBA Divisions and embark on an extraordinary journey to success. With over $30,000 in prizes awarded annually, now is the time to make your mark!

The Series Awards, The SEA Shorts Awards, and the Collections and Anthologies Awards are still open!

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 Series Award for Fiction and Non-Fiction!

And a huge round of applause for the 2024 Series Grand Prize Winner:

A Vengeful Realm by Tim Facciola

See the full list of 2024 Book Series Winners here!

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2024 SEA Shorts Awards!

And a huge round of applause for the 2024 SEA Shorts Awards Grand Prize Winners:

Something About Lizzy by Robin Elizabeth Kobayashi

Dream Rut: Navigating Your Path Forward by Dr. Yumiko Shimabukuro

Illustrated by Jieyu Deng

See the SEA Shorts Winners for shorter work here and for longer work here!

The CIBAs offer more than just recognition — they provide a ladder to success with a range of achievement tiers and expert long tail marketing strategies. From the highly anticipated Long List to the prestigious Overall Grand Prize Winner, the CIBA lists energize both authors and readers, maximizing your digital footprint and expanding your fan base.

We are always eager to support the Best Books through the CIBAs. Join the ranks of celebrated authors who have already taken this critical step in their publishing.

Your book deserves to be discovered, celebrated, and shared with the world. Enter to showcase your talent and gain valuable exposure at the Chanticleer Authors Conference (April 2026) where Winners from all 28 Book Award Divisions will be announced and honored.

In a world hungry for good books, your story deserves to be heard. Submit now and leave a lasting impression.