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Journey to the Cosmos?

The Journey and Cygnus Award Badges

There’s still time to submit to the Journey and the Cygnus Awards!

The Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction and the Journey Awards for Overcoming Adversity Non-Fiction close at the end of June

Don’t let your book miss out!

These are two of the oldest mainstays of the Chanticleer Int’l Book Awards, and the quality improves every year!

Only 10 days left to submit your books to the prestigious CIBAs 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 Journey Awards for Non-Fiction Overcoming Adversity and the Cygnus Awards for Science Fiction are still open!

Best Book Grand Prize for the Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards

Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Cygnus Awards!

  • Alexandra Almeida – Unanimity
  • N. John Williams – In the Shadow of Humanity: A Novel
  • Gareth Worthington – Dark Dweller
  • Dylan McFadyen – Oblivion’s Cloak
  • Sarena Straus – ReInception

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Cygnus Grand Prize Winner The Shadow of War by Timothy S. Johnston

 

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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2023 Journey Awards!

  • Lori Lee Peters – God, the Mafia, My Dad and Me
  • Antonia Deignan – Underwater Daughter: A Memoir of Survival and Healing
  • Nanette J. Davis Ph.D. – Raging Currents: Mental Illness and Family
  • Barbara Wolf Terao – Reconfigured: A Memoir
  • Sarah Martin – Dear Psychosis,
  • Erika Shepard – Trans-Formations: From Field Boots to Sensible Heels 

And a huge round of applause for the 2023 Journey Grand Prize Winner Barbed: A Memoir by Julie Morrison

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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!