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Yes, you read the title of this post correctly. I ate my book cover...and it was delicious.
Okay, I'll explain...
I was at the 2nd Annual Local Authors Extravaganza in the West Side Chapters in Edmonton, Alberta. There were about 16 authors, including myself, at this event, and it was filled with energy and…
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I recently had a conversation with a friend about being book addicts (or as she calls it 'book dorks') and our crazy habits. I said, "You know you're a Book Dork when...you arrange your books alphabetically and by genre."
Her reply: "Ohhhh! I can't believe it! All the books in my house (and there are thousands) are sorted by genre and title. EEK!"
My response: "I think there's a 12-Step program for that! ;)
Step 1: Take all the books off one shelf, shuffle them and put…
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Cheryl recently attended a writer's conference and had the pleasure of meeting renowned book marketing expert and author Jerry D. Simmons.
In his TIPS for WRITERS newsletter, Jerry had this to say:
"Recently I was fortunate to meet author Cheryl Kaye Tardif and she graciously agreed to submit some of her fabulous articles to my newsletter. To read this week’s edition, click…
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The following appeared (although now slightly modified) on My Book, The Movie in August 2007. I was quite excited when I realized that I would have a chance to dream a bit and discuss a possible movie version of my novel Whale Song, a novel…
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The title of this post refers to the controversial non-fiction title If I Did It: Confessions of the Killer that was written in part by O.J. Simpson and credited to the Goldman Family.
Eric Kampmann, publisher of what many seem to be calling "the O.J. book", spoke…
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During the last few days, I 've been attending the 8th Annual Express Yourself...Authors' Conference in Valley Forge, PA. The conference is sponsored by Infinity Publishing, yet really open to any author from any publisher. Sharing knowledge was the theme--and I have to share some of what I…
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Tonight I am 'penning a Pennsylvania post' from the Sheraton Park Ridge Hotel in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. And yes, two days ago I was in Edmonton, Alberta. So how did I get here? Well, by plane, of course. :)
I am attending the 8th Annual Express Yourself...Authors' Conference, sponsored by Infinity…
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Yesterday, I visited the Red Deer Chapters and held a book signing during the afternoon. The staff was awesome and very helpful, and the customers were great.
I'm quite happy to say we sold out of Whale Song, and I sold some copies of The River and Divine Intervention as well. But as always, it is…
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The lovely and talented Eva Avila, last season's Canadian Idol winner, is in Edmonton to kick off the Oil Kings hockey game. She will be singing the national anthem and some of her hit songs at tonight's game (Kootenay Ice…
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Today I got quite the surprise. I was barely listening to an announcement on the radio--91.7 The Bounce, to be exact, and I heard Eva Avila's name come up. It didn't twig completely until they started talking about the Oil Kings game. (I just don't DO sports! ) Then it hit me.
Eva Avila was coming to Edmonton!
Now…
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I have added some new features. You can now read some frequently asked questions on Whale Song, The River, Divine…
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Two nights ago, I was very honored to attend a book club meeting held by 7 lovely ladies (Bev, Anne, Eve, Isabel, Gloria, Nancy and Joyce) in west Edmonton. It started at 7:30 and went until 10:00. I had a blast...especially since I was the 'guest author'. They had just finished reading Whale Song.
The first order of business--food. Hey, what's…
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Over the years, authors who wanted to promote their books directly to the public had one main option; you had to physically travel across the country conducting book signings and readings in various bookstores and praying that people would show up. This meant spending money on flights, hotels, transportation and meals. This traditional type of book tour is expensive and very few publishing companies are willing to pay for them. But now, authors have a new method of ‘touring…
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Today I was writing at my new haunt--the Denny's on 50th St and 25th Ave. My usual writing place--the Cappuccino Affair--may be sold soon and the owner has kind of lost interest, which means that the menu has dwindled to next to nothing and sometimes he isn't even open. Since I like to write for 6+ hours, I need a place where I have a few things to choose from for lunch or supper.
A few weeks ago, I went into Denny's Restaurant and spoke with the…
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Today marks the end of Cheryl Kaye Tardif's month long virtual book tour.
From Cheryl: I will confess, I am exhausted! It's been a long time since I've written these many articles and answered these many interviews. :) But I had so much fun visiting all of my hosts' wonderful sites, getting to know them and answering questions from visitors via email or comments.
Thank you! You have all made my 'Touring the World' virtual book tour a success! And I look forward…
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Bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif is nearing the end of her 'Touring the World' virtual book tour, so she decided to do something she doesn't usually do. She is giving you a sneak peek at an UNpublished novel, one that she is very excited about and one that Kunati Books is currently considering. If you enjoy it, please sign Cheryl's guestbook and tell…
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For the first time, my publisher has allowed me to give you a sneak peek of chapter 3 of my bestselling novel Whale Song, a novel that author Debra Purdy-Kong called "unusual", "elegantly written" and "heartbreaking".
Chapter three
I WHIRLED AROUND and saw a girl about my age treading water near the raft. She had black hair braided into two long plaits and dark eyes that stared at me curiously.
“What do you mean ‘your…
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