Cold Lake

Cold Lake, Alberta's best kept secret, is a town I've been familiar with for years, though I'd never been there until last weekend. My father was in the military, so growing up as a "military brat", I knew that we could one day be posted there. What I knew of Cold Lake was this: it had a military base, it was cold and there was a lake. Though all three are true, my perception wasn't even close to reality.

Yes, there is an air base in Cold Lake; Marc and I saw F-16's flying overhead. Though it can be quite hot in the summer and was hot enough for me last weekend, Cold Lake is very cold in the winter, but that doesn't stop people from ice fishing and winter sports--unless you experience one of their freak winter storms where the waves virtually freeze in mid-air. And yes, there's a lake with a popular marina, but the lake is far grander than what I thought I'd find and it's cold but swimmable during summer months.

Cold Lake is divided into a north and south area. We stayed mainly at the north end, right by the lake and the marina. This is where I'd recommend people stay. There's a short strip of charming and unique accommodations along Lakeshore Drive, all with an amazing view of the lake, which is right across the street.

I was very pleasantly surprised by Cold Lake. It's a hot spot! So if you're looking for a relaxing holiday destination or even a 4-day escape from the every day, check it out. You'll be glad you did.

THE RIVER ebook is on sale for 3 days only - a great Father's Day gift

THE RIVER will be going on sale tomorrow (Friday) thru to Monday morning.

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Check back here tomorrow for the special coupon code and instructions.

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~Cheryl

Mother's Day Weekend Special: Buy 1 eBook, Get 1 FREE

UPDATE: TODAY & TOMORROW (MOTHER'S DAY)

50% of my royalties from every sale of Whale Song will go to Hope Mission.

Here's a great gift for Mom:

buy her a new ebook for only $1.59 and get her a second one absolutely FREE

From now until midnight on Sunday, May 9th, 2010, if you buy a copy of Whale Song (ebook) for only $1.59 via KoboBooks.com and email me with your receipt, you'll receive a second ebook, Divine Intervention, via Smashwords absolutely FREE.

Don't forget these steps:

• buy Whale Song at KoboBooks.com - ONLY $1.59
• email me your receipt
• I'll send you the coupon code and info for claiming your free second ebook.

To order Whale Song, please visit KoboBooks.

Looking for the PERFECT Mother's Day gift for Mom?

Mother's Day is just over 2 weeks away, so if you haven't bought something for dear Mom, then now is the time.

• Is your Mom an avid reader?
  


• Does she like soft, family dramas filled with emotion, authors like Luanne Rice, Jodi Picoult or Sara Gruen?
  


• Does she prefer paranormal suspense with sizzling romance, like Kay Hooper, Iris Johansen or J.D. Robb novels?
  


• Or does she like adventurous yet creepy thrillers full of fast-paced action and twists and turns, like Dean Koontz and Michael Crichton?
  

If your Mom fits any of these reader profiles, then I have the perfect book for her, and the perfect gift for you to give.

WHALE SONG - a "compelling" family drama that explores family ties, love, tragedy, deception, sacrifice, forgiveness and hope.

"Whale Song is deep and true, a compelling story of love and family and the mysteries of the human heart...a beautiful, haunting novel." --New York Times bestselling novelist Luanne Rice, author of Beach Girls

The benefits of giving your Mom WHALE SONG:

1. It's a novel that will change how she views life...and death.
   


2. It has been known to bring strong emotions to the surface, allowing for personal reflection.
   


3. It has been responsible for healing broken relationships.
   


4. It has brought mothers and daughter closer together.
   


5. It has helped some people deal with death and the loss of a loved one.
   


6. It has inspired and restored hope.
   


7. By giving your Mom a copy of Whale Song, you can feel good that you are also helping 3 nonprofit organizations dealing with poverty, homelessness and addictions.
   


8. If you email me after you order Whale Song, I will send you a bookmark and SIGNED bookplate, so you'll be giving Mom a personalized and autographed book that she will treasure.
   


9. Mom will pass her copy of Whale Song along to other readers, maybe even you.
   


10. You can order Whale Song online now and your gift buying will be done! :)
    

DIVINE INTERVENTION - a paranormal romantic suspense that pits a team of covert psychic agents against a deadly serial arsonist.

"An exciting book from start to finish. The futuristic elements are believable...plenty of surprising twists and turns. Good writing, good book! Sci-fi and mystery fans will love this book." --Writer's Digest

The benefits of giving your Mom DIVINE INTERVENTION:

1. It's a novel that offers entertaining suspense and a steamy cast of characters.
   


2. It is great for anyone who enjoys books about psychics and includes an underlying sub-plot that is ghostly.
   


3. If you email me after you order Divine Intervention, I will send you a bookmark and SIGNED bookplate, so you'll be giving Mom a personalized and autographed book that she will treasure.
   


4. Mom will pass her copy of Divine Intervention along to other readers, maybe even you.
   


5. You can order Divine Intervention online now and your gift buying will be done! :)
   

THE RIVER - a "mile-a-minute pot-boiler" thriller that explores nanotechnology and man's search for youth and eternal life.

"Superb! The River is Tardif’s most exciting novel yet! Full of unpredictable twists and lurching turns, The River is a non-stop adventure into Canada’s mysterious north." --Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice

The benefits of giving your Mom THE RIVER:

1. It's a novel that offers thrills, suspense and interesting characters.
   


2. It is deals with terrifying scenarios that make the reader ask: "What if...?"
   


3. Email me after you order Divine Intervention and I will send you a bookmark and SIGNED bookplate, so you'll be giving Mom a personalized and autographed book that she will treasure.
   


4. Mom will pass her copy of The River along to other readers, maybe even you.
   


5. You can order The River online now and your gift buying will be done! :)
   

Or order all 3 novels for your 'bookworm' Mom and give her a relaxing Mother's Day!

~Cheryl Kaye Tardif