V.C. Andrews – The Author that’s Still Publishing Forty Years After Her Passing
V.C. Andrews, born June 6, 1923, created gothic horror masterpieces from her secluded life. Her legacy continues 40 years after her death.
Chanticleer 10 Question Author Interview Series with Kathryn Caraway – Grand Prize Award-winning Author of Unfollow Me
Chanticleer Interviews Author Kathryn Caraway, the 2024 CIBA Grand Prize in the Journey Division for her true crime story Unfollow Me.
Mike Murphey 10-Question Author Interview with Chanticleer – Humor, Thriller, Action, Staire
Author Mike Murphey shares how he went from being a career journalist to an award-winning humorist and CIBA Grand Prize winner in the Humor and Satire division.
Bluesky for Authors: Navigating the Rising Social Media Platform for Book Marketing Success in 2025
Bluesky is a hot new social media platform designed with users in mind. Find out more about this easy to use, transparent online community.
Chanticleer 10 Question Author Interview Series with Tim Facciola – Overall Grand Prize and Series Grand Prize Award-winning Author of The Scales of Balance Series
Author Tim Facciola is Chanticleer's 2023 Overall Grand Prize for A Vengeful Realm and 2024 Grand Prize Series division winner for Scales of Balance Trilogy.
Spring Cleaning for Writers: Clearing Mental and Physical Clutter for Better Focus
Clear the cobwebs from your writing process with these spring cleaning tips for your workspace, digital environment, and creative mindset to enhance focus and productivity.
Celebrating Mothers We Love (or Don’t) in Literature on Mother’s Day
This Mother's Day let's explore common archetypes of mothers in literature and consider all the ways they are depicted in some of our favorite novels!
Casting the SEO Net for Readers: How Search Engine Optimization Attracts Online Followers
There are an ocean of readers out there waiting to find your book! Casting a net with empowered SEO will increase your audience by the boatload!
Using Subtle Character Development Hints to Bring your Story to LIFE from the desk of Dena Weigel
Using subtle hints to develop your characters will help your readers connect with your story and give you an avenue to illustrate the character arc.
The CAC25 and the CIBA Awards— An Incredible Weekend with Authors from Around the World!
The annual Chanticleer Authors Conference and CIBA Awards was a great success, with learning, networking, and celebrating the best books of 2025!