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The Final Fiction Divisions of this years Award cycle close in less than 2 weeks!

10 days left to submit!

Don’t let your book miss out!

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 Humor and Satire Award for Allegorical Fiction , The Somerset Awards for Contemporary and Literary Fiction and are still open!

Best Book Grand Prize for the Chanticleer Int'l Book AwardsCongratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Humor & Satire Awards for Allegorical Fiction!

  • Eileen O’Finlan – All the Furs and Feathers
  • Allyson Rice – The Key to Circus-Mom Highway
  • Marco Ocram – The Awful Truth About The Herbert Quarry Affair
  • Lou Dischler – The Rising
  • Steven Mayfield – The Penny Mansions
  • Tom Strelich – Water Memory

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Humor & Satire Awards Grand Prize Winner:

Quantum Consequence

by Mike Murphey

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Somerset Awards for Contemporary and Literary Fiction!

  • David Fitz-Gerald – If It’s the Last Thing I Do
  • J.A. Wright – Eat and Get Gas
  • B. Lynn Carter – Jus Breathe
  • Leslie Liautaud – Black Bear Lake
  • James Gish, Jr. – When Blackbirds Dream
  • Jennifer Gold – Halfway to You
  • Donna Norman-Carbone – All That is Sacred
  • Nova Garcia – Not That Kind of Call Girl

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

You Can’t Fool A Mermaid

By Judy Keeslar Santamaria

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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 Humor and Satire Awards and The Somerset Awards