THE OFFICIAL BLOG OF INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR CHERYL KAYE TARDIF

Mystery, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, horror & YA by "Cheryl Kaye Tardif" & romance by "Cherish D'Angelo". Cheryl is represented by Trident Media Group in NY.

Sunday, March 24, 2013

All Good Things Must Come to an End

Today is the last day of my 10-day blog tour, and I have to tell you it has been quite a ride. I ventured across 48 blogs, which was twice as many as I'd originally planned. I shared with you details about writing SUBMERGED, introduced you to Marcus and Rebecca (the main characters), shared random trivia about me and my life, and gave you some sneak peeks into my new thriller.

I had a blast--and I hope you did too.

If you didn't pick up the Kindle edition of SUBMERGED, get it now while it's still on sale. If you're a print fan, you can get the paperback at Amazon or Createspace.

Mostly, thank you for sharing my journey with the launch of SUBMERGED. Thank you for embracing my work and my characters. Thank you for following along during my tour. Happy reading!

~Cheryl

Friday, March 22, 2013

The similarities between The Call (movie) and SUBMERGED (book)

I was very intrigued when I first saw the teaser trailers for Halle Berry's new movie, The Call. For one thing, she plays a 911 dispatcher, the same occupation as Marcus Taylor, the main character in my new thriller, SUBMERGED. And like Marcus, she decides to jump into the action rather than just be the voice on the other end of the phone.

The Call is described as being an "intense," "high concept" thriller. You could use a similar description for SUBMERGED.

Here's a brief description of the movie, The Call:

Halle Berry plays a veteran 911 operator who takes a life-altering call -- but when she makes a fatal mistake that costs a young girl her life, she has one chance to redeem herself when the serial killer strikes again.

This is how I'd describe SUBMERGED:

Marcus Taylor is a 911 operator who takes a life-altering call -- after making choices that resulted in the tragic deaths of his wife and son. And now he has one chance to redeem himself when a killer runs a woman and her children off the road.

In The Call, Halle Berry's character must confront a killer from her past, while in SUBMERGED, Marcus must confront his past--period.

Check out the trailer for The Call:



Now check out the trailer for SUBMERGED:


So here's my final analysis:

I can't wait to see this movie! I've heard nothing but rave reviews for it. I love the thrill of being in suspense, of the ticking clock, the race to salvation, the redemption of a flawed character. If you do too, and if you have seen The Call and enjoyed it, pick up a copy of SUBMERGED, a thriller that will leave you breathless.

SUBMERGED is on sale (Kindle edition) until March 24th. 

Pick up your Kindle edition of SUBMERGED from Amazon, or look for the trade paperback on Amazon, BN.com or Createspace.

And don't forget to enter my March Giveaway – 60 Prizes!
 

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

ResQMe rescue key chain & SUBMERGED

While conducting research for my new thriller, SUBMERGED, I came across a special tool used by rescue workers in North America, and I knew it had to be part of my story. So I contacted the company, explained that I wanted to know exactly how the ResQMe device worked, and asked permission to include it--brand and all--in my novel.

As a special thank you, I invited them to share some info about this amazing lifesaving tool that I think everyone should have in their car...

resqme—the keychain that could save your life

The resqme keychain is a life-saving tool that allows you to escape from a trapped car. Whether submerged in a lake, stuck after a collision accident, or rescuing an injured neighbor, anyone can help save a life with resqme when seconds count.


Details
The resqme™ keychain—the original car escape tool—is a powerful and ultra-compact two-in-one device made in the USA. Its protected stainless-steel blade cuts easily through seatbelts, while its spring-loaded steel punch shatters car windows with a mere twelve pounds of pressure. The center punch is retractable, and therefore, reusable. The resqme™ keychain was originally developed for safety professionals and has now become an essential car emergency tool for every driver. Today, over two million people carry the resqme™ tool and drive with peace of mind.

The resqme™ tool is available through these links:
USA: On Amazon

About the company
resqme is saving lives by providing high-quality product solutions and supporting preventative educational programming. In the year of our tenth anniversary, we invite you to join the movement toward a safer world. Together we can save more lives!

For more information, visit www.resqme.com.
I was thrilled when the people at ResQMe answered all my questions and gave me permission to use the device in SUBMERGED. 

I was even more thrilled when they donated 12 key chains for me to give away during my March Giveaway. Be sure to enter. This prize could save your life--or the live of a loved one!


Friday, March 15, 2013

Day 1 of Blog Tour: SUBMERGED book trailer video

Today is Day 1 of my 10-day SUBMERGED Blog Tour.

From Cheryl Kaye Tardif, the international bestselling author that brought you CHILDREN OF THE FOG, comes a terrifying new thriller that will leave you breathless…

SUBMERGED



Click on Blog Tour banner to see tour schedule and visit other blogs. You never know what awaits you! Now take a deep breath...and click on the banner...


Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Get SUBMERGED today for FREE!

From March 11-14, my new hold-your-breath thriller, SUBMERGED, is free on Amazon.


From Cheryl Kaye Tardif, the international bestselling author that brought you CHILDREN OF THE FOG, comes a terrifying new thriller that will leave you breathless…


"Submerged reads like an approaching storm, full of darkness, dread and electricity. Prepare for your skin to crawl."
—Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of 15 Seconds

Two strangers submerged in guilt, brought together by fate…

After a tragic car accident claims the lives of his wife, Jane, and son, Ryan, Marcus Taylor is immersed in grief. But his family isn't the only thing he has lost. An addiction to painkillers has taken away his career as a paramedic. Working as a 911 operator is now the closest he gets to redemption—until he gets a call from a woman trapped in a car.

Rebecca Kingston yearns for a quiet weekend getaway, so she can think about her impending divorce from her abusive husband. When a mysterious truck runs her off the road, she is pinned behind the steering wheel, unable to help her two children in the back seat. Her only lifeline is a cell phone with a quickly depleting battery and a stranger's calm voice on the other end telling her everything will be all right.

*SUBMERGED has a unique tie-in to Tardif`s international bestseller, CHILDREN OF THE FOG.

More Reviews:

"From the first page, you know you are in the hands of a seasoned and expert storyteller who is going to keep you up at night turning the pages. Tardif knows her stuff. There's a reason she sells like wildfire—her words burn up the pages. A wonderful, scary, heart-pumping writer." —M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of Seduction

"Tardif once again delivers a suspenseful supernatural masterpiece." —Scott Nicholson, international bestselling author of The Home

"From the first page, Cheryl Kaye Tardif takes you hostage with Submerged—a compelling tale of anguish and redemption." —Rick Mofina, bestselling author of Into the Dark

"Cheryl Kaye Tardif's latest novel SUBMERGED will leave you as haunted as its characters." —Joshua Corin, bestselling author of Before Cain Strikes

"Submerged will leave you breathless—an edge of your seat, supernatural thrill ride." —Jeff Bennington, bestselling author of Twisted Vengeance


Enter Cheryl’s March Giveaway – 59 Prizes! http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com



Friday, March 08, 2013

$0.99 Sale for SUBMERGED is Extended!

Due to popular demand, the $0.99 sale for my new thriller, SUBMERGED, has been extended until March 10th, 2013. If you haven't picked up the Kindle edition yet, now's the time...

From Cheryl Kaye Tardif, the international bestselling author that brought you CHILDREN OF THE FOG, comes a terrifying new thriller that will leave you breathless…

SUBMERGED

"Submerged reads like an approaching storm, full of darkness, dread and electricity. Prepare for your skin to crawl."
—Andrew Gross, New York Times bestselling author of 15 Seconds

Two strangers submerged in guilt, brought together by fate…

After a tragic car accident claims the lives of his wife, Jane, and son, Ryan, Marcus Taylor is immersed in grief. But his family isn't the only thing he has lost. An addiction to painkillers has taken away his career as a paramedic. Working as a 911 operator is now the closest he gets to redemption—until he gets a call from a woman trapped in a car.

Rebecca Kingston yearns for a quiet weekend getaway, so she can think about her impending divorce from her abusive husband. When a mysterious truck runs her off the road, she is pinned behind the steering wheel, unable to help her two children in the back seat. Her only lifeline is a cell phone with a quickly depleting battery and a stranger's calm voice on the other end telling her everything will be all right.

*SUBMERGED has a unique tie-in to Tardif`s international bestseller, CHILDREN OF THE FOG.

More Reviews:

"From the first page, you know you are in the hands of a seasoned and expert storyteller who is going to keep you up at night turning the pages. Tardif knows her stuff. There's a reason she sells like wildfire—her words burn up the pages. A wonderful, scary, heart-pumping writer." —M.J. Rose, international bestselling author of Seduction

"Tardif once again delivers a suspenseful supernatural masterpiece." —Scott Nicholson, international bestselling author of The Home

"From the first page, Cheryl Kaye Tardif takes you hostage with Submerged—a compelling tale of anguish and redemption." —Rick Mofina, bestselling author of Into the Dark

"Cheryl Kaye Tardif's latest novel SUBMERGED will leave you as haunted as its characters." —Joshua Corin, bestselling author of Before Cain Strikes

"Submerged will leave you breathless—an edge of your seat, supernatural thrill ride." —Jeff Bennington, bestselling author of Twisted Vengeance


Learn more about Cheryl Kaye Tardif at http://www.cherylktardif.com

Enter Cheryl’s March Giveaway – 59 Prizes! http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com

Tuesday, March 05, 2013

Join me at the Killer Thriller Book Launch - March 5-7

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DOWNLOAD 7 HOT NEW THRILLERS
From BESTSELLING AUTHORS
Select titles discounted for a limited time - WIN Autographed Paperbacks
Monday, Mar. 5 – Wednesday Mar. 7

THE BOOKS:

SUBMERGED by Cheryl Kaye Tardif

TRACES OF KARA by Melissa Foster

FEMME FATALE by Claude Bouchard

CORPUS CHRISTI by Luke Romyn

LADY LIMBO by Consuelo Roland

BLOOD OF THE ASSASSIN by Russell Blake

MURDER HAS CONSEQUENCES by Giacomo Giammatteo
WHAT CRITICS ARE SAYING:

"SUBMERGED reads like an approaching storm, full of darkness, dread and electricity. Prepare for your skin to crawl." Andrew Gross, New York Times Bestselling Author

"[TRACES OF KARA] Psychological suspense at its best, weaving a tight-knit plot, unrelenting action, and tense moments that don't let up, ending in a fiery, unpredictable revelation." Midwest Book Reviews

“Claude Bouchard guides you step by step through a seamy, dangerous world, while never allowing you to lose hope.” John Locke, NYT Best-selling author

“Rivaling both Stephen King and Thomas Harris, without doubt, the edgy and provocative Luke Romyn is destined to emerge as the 21st Century’s new Master-of-Horror.” Dee Marie, Award-winning author

"...she really stepped up her craft skills if that were even possible. [Roland] is really, really just a terrific talented writer.” Joni Rodgers, NY Times bestselling author

"Russell Blake writes with a brisk intensity and pulse-pounding power. Jump in and hang on for a nonstop thrill ride." Scott Nicholson, Liquid Fear

"Giacomo Giammatteo may be the Mario Puzo of our time." eNovel Reviews

DOWNLOAD YOUR BOOKS HERE

Killer Thriller Book Launch - March 5-7

From March 5-7, check out the Killer Thriller Book Launch, a multi-author book launch featuring 7 thriller authors with new releases.

Want to know who these authors are?
  • Cheryl Kaye Tardif
  • Luke Romyn
  • Consuelo Roland
  • Giacomo Giammatteo
  • Melissa Foster
  • Claude Bouchard
  • Russell Blake

You can follow us on Twitter by going to: #killerthriller.

We will be giving away prizes at the Killer Thriller Book Launch--separate from my own March Giveaway, so you'll have lots of chances to win some great goodies!

I invite you to check it out! :-)

Sunday, March 03, 2013

March Giveaway begins today - 59 prizes!

Enter my March Giveaway above. You can enter every day for more chances to win.

Grand prize: 20 ebooks, winner's choice, from www.ImajinBooks.com authors. 

Good luck!