“It was a Dark and Stormy Night:” How Atmosphere Enhances the Plot and Crafts Immersive Narratives
A bright, beautiful room or a dark, foreboding alley Atmosphere is often a subtle force in shaping a narrative & immersing your reader in the story.
Five Days Left to Join the Roost!
Our biggest sale ever is coming to a close this Sunday! Don't let the opportunity to join The Roost pass you and your book by!
Zooming Your Way to a Great Book Launch: A Step-by-Step Guide to Virtual Book Launch Events
A virtual book launch is a highly effective way to promote your new book, gain a global audience, engage with readers, and create buzz--all from your own desk.
Chanticleer’s Back to School Bundle! Don’t Miss Out on the Chance to Become a Member of The Roost!
We're opening our Chanticleer Memberships on The Roost for just two weeks! Save and bundle today and find out what everyone's crowing about!
The Art of Critique from the Desk of David Beaumier
Looking to get the most out of your critique group? These guidelines can help you today, plus the secret to getting the feedback you really want!
Happy Birthday Goethe! Extending the 2024 Goethe Awards for Late Historical Fiction
Happy early birthday to Johann Wolfgang von Goethe! The Goethe Awards are extended in honor of our favorite polymath and author who is the face of our Late Historical Fiction Awards!
Create a Mobile Selling Site: An Author’s Comprehensive Guide to QR Codes from the desk of Dena Weigel – A Writer’s Toolbox Article
QR codes have emerged as a versatile and powerful tool for authors to promote and sell their books – anywhere and at anytime.
Celebrating National Bookstore Romance Day: A Love Letter to the Magic of Bookstores
Happy National Bookstore Romance Day! August 17th is a day dedicated to celebrating the intersection of two of life’s greatest pleasures: romance and bookstores!
Unlock Your Creativity With These Keys to Break Through Writer’s Block from the desk of Dena Weigel
Writers block is a frustrating experience when inspiration seems elusive. But fear not! We have practical strategies to help you conquer your creative blockade.
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Checkout these amazing offers for Chanticleer Overall Grand Prize Winners! The ONLY WITNESS, a riveting mystery from Pamela Beason along with award-winning historical fiction FORTUNE'S DAUGHTER by James Conroyd Martin. These offers (free and 99 cents) are only available for a few days! Get your copies today!