The 2023 Chanticleer  Authors Conference

and

the 2022 Chanticleer International

Book Awards Ceremony

will take place

In Real Life (IRL)

from the Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham, Wash.

 Thursday – Sunday, April 27 – 30, 2023

Sessions start at 9:10 a.m. PST

RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY!

Seating is Limited!

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Headliners as of January 18, 2023

Maggie Marr, Atty, MML – Creatives Representative

As a former ICM motion picture literary agent, Maggie Marr worked on such projects as Meet the Parents, Meet the Fockers, Underworld, Last First Kiss, Bourne Identity, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Game of Thrones, as well as, a host of books to film and TV projects. Her extensive background in entertainment and intellectual property law led her to found Maggie Marr Legal, a boutique intellectual property law practice dedicated to the needs of Hollywood’s creatives.

Maggie is presenting a 3-Hour workshop on Books to Film & TV: What Every Author Needs to Know

She is also presenting sessions during CAC 23 on copyright law, contracts, entertainment and publishing representation, and more.

Eric Lucas, Associate Editor at Alaska Airlines Magazine

Eric is a long-term professional writer and editor; former Associate Editor at Alaska Airlines Magazine. His  work is published in venues with millions of readers each month, around the world. He has eight books to his credit, including Michelin Travel Publications, MSN.com, and other travel guides.

He is presenting sessions on: Essentials of Good Writing, How to Successfully Approach Magazine Editors, How to Use Magazine Features as Incredibly Useful Springboards to Books, and a Travel Writing Kaffeeklatsch, and more.

REENITA MALHOTRA HORA – Podcaster & Broadcast Journalist & Contributor

Reenita Malhotra Hora is the CEO of Chapter by Episode Productions. She has years of experience growing organizations from startups to medium-sized businesses through storytelling, creative marketing and business strategy. Hora has also written seven books.

She has contributed to Reuters, the South China Morning Post family section, the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, CNN, Asian Investor, Times of India, Business Line, Bloomberg on-air news reporter, writer, and producer,  Rolling Stone,  and the Economic Times.

Sessions and Panels:

• Narrative Fiction Podcasts vs Audiobooks
• Sparking Interesting IP to expand story audiences
• Writing for Magazines & Journals to Expand Your Readership
• Marketing Tips and Tools for Authors
• Podcasting

Beth Bacon – Amazon Algorithm Specialist & Children’s Book Author

Beth Bacon is an award-winning author of books for young readers including The Book No One Wants To Read, I Hate Reading, Blank Space, and The Worst Book Ever. Her awards include the Library Media Connection Editor’s Choice Award, the Candlewick Award for Picture Book Writing, and the Marion Dane Bauer Award for Middle-Grade Writing. Beth is a graduate of Harvard University with her B.A. in Literature. She also has an MFA in Writing For Children and Young Adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is available for school readings, contact her at www.bethbaconauthor.com.

Sessions:  

• • Increase Your Book Sales by Decoding the Amazon Algorithm
  • How to Communicate with Your Graphics Designer to Get the Results that You Want!
    • Book Covers
    • Websites
    • Book Formatting and more
  • Elements of Book Cover Design – Kaffeeklatsch with Kiffer

Troy Lambert, Education Lead for PLOTTR | Mystery Author

Troy is a freelance writer, author, and editor. He’s written over 30 novels, and several works of non-fiction. He’s helped countless writers and others tell their stories.

He lives, works, and plays in the mountains of Idaho with his wife and two very talented dogs. He’s also a big fan of the Big Lebowski, as you will see, and is known to some as “the plot dude.”

Sessions & Panels:

• Outlining Your Books
• Genre Specific Editing
• Pacing and Plotting
• Series Planning

Stay tuned for more updates on our presenters and schedule!

Reserve your Spot for CAC 23 and the CIBA 22 Banquet & Awards Ceremony!

April 27 – 30, 2023

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What makes the Chanticleer Author Conferences so special? 

• Most importantly, the attendees! You are what makes this conference so special. 
• Learning from the experts – Learn from the Best!
• Learning from each other
• Networking and making new friends and connections
• Our Keynote Speakers – TBD

Below are further SESSIONS on the Business and Marketing Side of Being an Author with the latest in Technology and Trends planned for CAC 23

• Book to Film Workshop – What Every Author Needs to Know
• How to Use Magazine Features to Promote Your Works
• Travel Writing – How To and Breaking In to the Business
• Podcasting for Authors
• Narrative Fiction Podcasts vs Audiobooks
• Decoding the Amazon Algorithm
• Outlining Your Books, Pacing & Plotting, Genre Specific Editing
• Kickstarter Publishing – Primer and How-To
• Exercising and Building Good Movement Habits for the Writing Life
• BookBub and Book Funnel Selling Platforms
• Increasing Your Email List and Expanding Your Readership
• Book Covers that Sell
• ChatGPT – What is it and What does it mean for authors and content creators
• Multi-Channel Marketing for Authors
• How to be Your Own Book Publicist
• Alphabet Soup – SEO, ISBNs, BISAC, Meta-Data for Book Distribution and Discovery
• and more to come! 

Please check back often for updates

about the  2022 CIBA Ceremonies 

The 2022 Chanticleer International Book Awards Announcements

and the

Chanticleer Authors Conference 2023

Includes Friday and Saturday Banquet Dinners

Two Cocktail / Networking Events

Book Fair managed by Village Books

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Here is what past attendees say about the Chanticleer Authors Conference – just a few of the many kudos shared with us.

“Thank you for the marvelous event Chanticleer put on. I’ve been touting Chanticleer and the awards given to me on all the sights on which Abigail’s Window is being promoted.” – Susan Lynn Solomon, author of Abigail’s Window and 1^st place category winner Mystery & Mayhem Awards and GRAND PRIZE winner of the Paranormal Awards

“I am so proud to be awarded First in Place in Little Peeps for A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes! Thanks to ALL involved to make the Chanticleer Conference and Awards top notch!” – Kizzie Jones, author of A Tall Tale About Dachshunds in Costumes and 1^st place category winner Little Peeps Awards

“I’m so excited to have this award.  The conference was very informative, well-executed and worth every penny.” – Carolyn Watkins, author of The Knock and 1^st place category winner Little Peeps and Gertrude Warner Awards

“Now THAT was an incredible conference. Can’t wait to take part in another one (in person) at the Hotel Bellwether in the future. Thanks so much for all the hard work that must have gone into it.” – Nancy Thorne, author of Victorian Town and 1^st place category winner Dante Rossetti Awards

“Thank you! Fantastic! It was great meeting everyone virtually in the Zoom conference. I really enjoyed it and appreciate all your incredibly hard work and dedication. It’s invaluable to indie authors that organization like yours support us.” – Palmer Pickering, author of Moon Deeds and 1^st place category Paranormal Awards

“Thanks again for the positive experience during the virtual conference; you and your team put on a wiz-bang, professional show and I learned a lot.” – JI Rogers, author of The Korpes Agenda and 1^st place category Cygnus Awards

“Thank you again and again for a wonderful two weeks! Tremendous range of content and presentation. I enjoyed everything and learned much that I can apply now.” – Judy Santamaria, author of Jetty Cat Palace Cafe

“Your workshops have been incredibly instructive, and I’m greatly looking forward to the next one with Donald Maass.” – John Middleton Simpson

“Thank you again for all your hard work on this year’s conference. Truly you three are on the cutting edge and allowing us to all see into the future of publishing. And thank you for including such an excellent array of presentations – broad-based and informative on so many levels.” – Gail Noble-Sanderson, author of The Lavender Meuse Trilogy

“I’m writing to say how much I enjoyed the conference this year.” – John  W. Feist, author of Blind Trust

“Amazing job you did on presenting a VCAC!”  – JP Kenna, author of Joel Emmanuel

“Hi Kiffer, Well, you guys did it! In my opinion, you pulled off a really good awards ceremony and I enjoyed attending by Zoom. I look forward to next year, in-person, fingers crossed.” – Tim Cole, science fiction author

“Hi Kiffer, I’m really enjoying my first (V)CAC! Thanx for a great conference! Very much appreciate all the work you and Sharon have done getting this conference and classes set up for everyone!” – Susannah Dawn, author of Search for the Armor of God

“How wonderful that the virtual conference was such a roaring success! You should be so very proud – and you are probably relieved as well! Thank you so much for all your hard work and making it wonderful for all the attendees!” – Alex Paul, author of the Middle-Grade series — Arkeen Freeth

“We had a blast at the Chanticleer Authors Conference—held in our living room…Since in-person conferences are on an indefinite hold, Chanticleer moved everything to Zoom and did a wonderful job at that…a good time was had by all. We missed the scenery and human connection, but were grateful Chanticleer was able to pull off such a great virtual conference. Hopefully, we can toast in person next year.” – V & D Povall, authors of Jackal in the Mirror