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!
From the Newsroom to the Bestseller List – John DeDakis path from editor to author
John DeDakis's journalism career has taken him around the world and into the newsroom. Now, he shares those skills with other writers.
Building Worlds and Inspiring Writers – Tim Facciola’s Rise to CIBA Grand Prize Winner
Tim Facciola's Rise to CIBA Grand Prize Winner is a two-side epic adventure that proves you can build worlds and become a hero to others.
Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC25) is Almost Sold Out!
Last chance to join CAC25! Celebrate top authors, gain insights from industry pros, and connect at our conference, April 3-6, 2025. Register now!
Authenticity Reigns Supreme – Reenita Malhotra Hora’s Dedication to Telling South Asian Stories
For Reenita Malhotra Hora, authenticity in representing South Asian culture is the top goal in her writing.
In Her Own Words — Celebrating Women Authors for National Women’s History Month
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Chanticleer as we honor influential women authors who’ve shaped storytelling and challenged literary norms across genres.
Diving Into New Adventures in Writing – Kim Hornsby’s path to becoming an award-winning screenwriter
Kim Hornsby's adventurous path to becoming an award-winning writer has left her with a two-sided career that has taken her all the way to Hollywood!
The Doctor Is In – Christine Fairchild’s Craft Skills are coming to CAC25
Christine Fairchild honed her literary skills in journalism and the corporate world. She brings those skills to the Chanticleer Authors Conference.
Monsters in the Closet, Thrills on the Page – Bestselling Author J.D. Barker is coming to CAC25!
J.D. Barker reveals his secrets to success at CAC25! Join us in welcoming this extraordinary bestselling suspense author back to the Chanticleer Authors Conference!