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The final 11 Divisions of this years Award cycle close in 2 weeks!

14 days left to submit!

Don’t let your book miss out!

Only 14 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 Shelley Award for Supernatural Fiction , The Global Thriller Awards for High Stakes Thrillers  and Hemingway Awards for 20th Century Wartime Fiction are still open!

Best Book Grand Prize for the Chanticleer Int'l Book AwardsCongratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Paranormal Awards for Supernatural Fiction!

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  • Joe Lyon – The Molossus of Old Man Moyer: An Original Horror Novel
  • Jo Deniau – Hologram
  • Nola Nash – House of Mirrors
  • Claire Fraise – They Stay
  • Fionn Mac Meldrum – The Shadow of Banshee Hill
  • James McKenna – An October’s Journey: Poe’s Final Gift

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Paranormal Awards Grand Prize Winner:

Becoming Crone

by Lydia M Hawke

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Global Thriller Awards for High Stakes Thrillers!

Global Thriller

  • D. L. Wilburn Jr. – The God Protocol: Dragon
  • Glenn Dyer – Trust No One
  • Mark James – Friendship Games
  • Randall Krzak – Ultimate Escalation
  • Susan Rogers and John Roosen – Cobra Pose

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Global Thriller Awards Grand Prize Winner:

Jake Fortina and The Roman Conspiracy

By Ralph R. “Rick” Steinke

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Hemingway Awards for 20th Century Wartime Fiction!

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  • J.L. Oakley – The Brisling Code
  • Kathryn Gauci – In the Shadow of the Pyrenees
  • Michael J Cooper – Crossroads of Empire
  • Ivan Luiz Hernandez – Isla Vulnerable
  • Linda Stewart Henley – Kate’s War
  • Jerena Tobiasen – Tsarina’s Crown
  • William McClain – Alice’s War

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Hemingway Awards Grand Prize Winner:

The Silver Waterfall

A Novel of The Battle of Midway

by Kevin Miller

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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.

The tiers of achievement for the CIBAs (Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards)

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. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your talent and gain valuable exposure at the Chanticleer Authors Conference (April 3-6, 2025) where Winners from all 25 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.

Let’s celebrate exceptional storytelling together!

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The Shelley Awards, and The Global Thriller Awards and The Hemingway Awards