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For those of you who have attended the Chanticleer Authors Conference (CAC) and the Chanticleer Int'l Book Awards (CIBA) Ceremony and Banquet in the past, you know that we tend to do things differently. CAC 20 and the 2019 CIBA Banquet and Ceremony are typically held in April at the lovely Hotel Bellwether, Bellingham, Wash. This year's was scheduled to be held on April 16-19, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, we postponed CAC20 until September 3-6, 2020 at the Hotel Bellwether. And since the conference and awards are now VIRTUAL, we decided not to have it on Labor Day weekend for the convenience of the Attendees, Presenters, and the Chanticleer Team. CAC 20 will be held starting on TUESDAY, September 8th through SUNDAY, September 13, 2020. The 2019 CEREMONIES SCHEDULE is LISTED BELOW! The Chanticleer Book Awards Ceremony will be held in multiple VIRTUAL Ceremonies through out the Six Days. A Week to Remember...and Recognition in the Chanticleer Reviews quarterly print magazine. All Semi-Finalists will be recognized in the FALL Edition Chanticleer Magazine and all in attendance of CAC 20 will be recognized throughout the CIBA Ceremonies. All FINALISTS will be recognized in the 2020 WINTER Issue of the Chanticleer Reviews magazine. All First Place and Grand Prize winners will be recognized in the SPRING Issue of the Chanticleer Reviews magazine. 2019 VIRTUAL CEREMONIES at CAC 20 First Rounds will recognize the Finalists per Division and announce the First Place Category Award [...]

The 2020 Chanticleer Authors Conference and the 2019 CIBA Ceremonies will take place VIRTUALLY and LIVE from Tuesday, Sept. 8 - Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Hindenburg Workshops on Audiobook Creation and Podcast Editing & Production will take place VIRTUALLY and LIVE on WEDNESDAY, Sept. 16, 2020. Master Writing Classes with Jessica Morrell will take place VIRTUALLY and LIVE on Thursday and Friday 9:30 - 12:30, Sept. 17 & 18, 2020. Master Writing Classes with Donald Maass will take place VIRTUALLY and LIVE on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020: Morning and Afternoon Sessions. The New Era of Content Creation in All Its Forms We have a spectacular line-up of experts in marketing, book publicity, publishing, and advanced writing craft lined up for the 2020 Chanticleer Authors Conference! Hashtag: #VCAC20 #Storytellers #ContentCreation #LearnFromTheBest Headliners and Special Guests Robert Dugoni, Scott Steindorff, Donald Maass, Paul Cutsinger, J.D. Barker, C.C. Humphreys   Robert Dugoni is critically acclaimed New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon Best Selling Author of The Tracy Crosswhite series, The Charles Jenkins Series, and the David Sloane series. Since 2013, Dugoni has sold more than 5,000,000 books in the series, and My Sister’s Grave. His new espionage Charles Jenkins series' first book The Eighth Sister is currently in development with Lionsgate Productions for 11-episodes for TV. His books are sold worldwide in more than 25 countries. Conference Sessions: Panel Moderated by Chris Leibig: Book to Film Discussion with Scott Steindorff, J.D. Barker Learning from the Best: [...]

VCAC20 Schedule of Sessions The NEW ERA of CONTENT CREATION in ALL ITS FORMS Unlock the Secrets of Successful Publishing at #VCAC20 CAC 20 and the 2019 CIBA Ceremonies will be HELD VIRTUALLY September 8 -13, 2020 at VCAC 20 As many VCAC sessions as possible will be LIVE and INTERACTIVE. Sessions will be recorded and available later viewing exclusively through VIMEO to all registered participants. There are as many sessions as at the "in-person" conference, but they are spread out over 6 days instead of 3 days. Only one session will be presented at a time so YOU select which ones you want to see LIVE and which ones you will want to view later via VIMEO or revisit the session. IMPORTANT: All times are for the Pacific Time Zone (PST) One class at a time will be ZOOMed. All classes will be recorded and accessible via VIMEO for those who registered for the conference or master classes (password protected) Hindenburg Systems Workshops for Podcasting and Audiobook Creation will be held on Wednesday, Sept 16, 2020 (9:30 - 4:30 ) included with VCAC fee. You may also register without attending VCAC. Master Writing Classes with Jessica Morrell scheduled for Thursday and Friday mornings, September 17 & 18, 2020. Master Writing Classes with Donald Maass scheduled for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020. morning and afternoon sessions. Hindenburg Workshops are included in the VCAC registration. Master Writing Classes have an additional fee and are [...]

Lodging and Travel Information can be found here for CAC21! Fingers and toes crossed! Book your lodging before they sell out! We also have a link with updates about CAC 20 and Status in regard to the Coronavirus (Covid-19) on this web page. Click on the Lodging and Travel Information Link Above. The 2020 Chanticleer Authors Conference and the 2019 Chanticleer International Book Awards Ceremony will take place VIRTUALLY and LIVE via ZOOM Tuesday, September 8 through Sunday, September 13, 2020 Sessions start at 9:30 a.m. CIBA Ceremonies daily starting at 5 p.m. PST CIBA 2019 Grand Prize Ceremony - Sunday, Sept 13, 2020 - starts at 5:30 p.m. MASTER WRITING CLASSES presented by Jessica Page Morrell and Donald Maass WORKSHOPS on Audiobook Creation and Podcast Editing and Publication taught by Hindenburg Systems Presenters as of Aug 25, 2020 (please check back often for the latest information in these unprecedented times). Learn from the Best! HEADLINERS Robert Dugoni, author, a gentleman, and a mentor to writers! Robert Dugoni, International Best-selling Thriller Author. His books are sold worldwide in more than 25 countries. His current work, The Eighth Sister is currently in development with Lionsgate Productions for 11-episodes for TV. JD Barker, Master of Suspense J. D. Barker, Master of Suspense. J.D. Barker successfully published his debut as an indie and sold enough copies to land on the radar of the traditional publishers in a BIG way including seven-figure advances, two [...]

Conference Testimonials Hundreds of Authors and Writers from all over the world have great things to say about the Chanticleer Authors Conference. CAC24 will be our 12th CAC conference and we are so excited to see you there! Be sure to join us April 18 - 21, 2024  for CAC24 Here is what attendees are saying about the Chanticleer Authors Conference – just a few of the many kudos shared with us! Susan Lynn Solomon “Thank you for the marvelous event Chanticleer put on. I’ve been touting Chanticleer and the awards given to me on all the sites on which Abigail’s Window is being promoted.” – Susan Lynn Solomon, author of Abigail’s Window and 1st place category winner Mystery & Mayhem Awards and GRAND PRIZE winner of the Paranormal Awards Kizzie Jones 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 1st 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 1st place category winner Little Peeps and Gertrude Warner Awards Nancy Thorne 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 [...]