Chris Longmuir, Crime Writer: Chill with a Book AWARD by Pauline Barclay

I’ve been a follower of the Chill with a Book blog since it first started. Pauline Barclay who created the blog is someone who loves books, and she provides the most wonderful support to all authors. So, when I noticed she had started a new award scheme on her blog, I felt impelled to share this with all my followers.

Exclusive to indie authors and authors with small indie publishers, a new Award initiative from Chill with a Book is designed to promote the best from indie authors.

Founder and award-winning author, Pauline Barclay explains about the new Award, “We all know anyone can publish a book these days, and many do! Sadly not all are well written, have been edited or are structured. Unlike traditional publishing, there are no gatekeepers to decide whether a MSS is acceptable for publication for indie authors, which means anything can be published. And, whilst there are some questionable publications on the market, there are also brilliant publications too by indie authors, and that is why Chill with a Book has created an Award. I want Chill with a Book Award not only to gain a reputation for recognising the best for indie authors but for authors to feel proud and honoured to receive the accolade. However, the Award is not for everyone, it will only be honoured to the best.

How the process works:

Once a title has been accepted for consideration it will be read by a number of Chill’s readers and checked against the following criteria…

Were the characters strong and engaging?

Was the book well written?

Did the plot have you turning the page to find out what happened next?

Was the ending satisfying?

Have you told your friends about it?

Readers have clear instructions on how to arrive at their evaluation.

Authors must understand that a book accepted for consideration for a Chill with a Book AWARD does not guarantee it will receive the AWARD.

Authors of books accepted for consideration for the AWARD will be notified directly whatever the final decision.

Awarded books will be promoted on Chill with a Book’s website, Chill's Pinterest board, Chill's Facebook page and Twitter

A small fee of £16 is payable for each book accepted for consideration via Paypal (the fee is for the purchase of Kindle copies for readers and any balance left used to maintain Chill’s website and the Award programme)

There are limited places each month for books to be considered and if you are interested in submitting your title, please email Pauline at paulinechill@hotmail.com in the first instance.

Chill with a Book’s decisions to accept or reject a book for consideration is final.

Chill with a Book's decision to award a book or not is final.

“There is no doubt it is an exciting time for Chill with a Book and indie authors and I look forward to seeing great, well-written reads sporting the coveted Chill with a Book Award button on every bookshelf.”

For more information about Chill with a Book, its Award programme and indie authors honoured, click on the following links: www.chillwithabook.com