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Mystery, suspense, thrillers, paranormal, horror & YA by "Cheryl Kaye Tardif" & romance by "Cherish D'Angelo". Cheryl is represented by Trident Media Group in NY.
Showing posts with label mother's day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mother's day. Show all posts

Friday, May 10, 2013

Celebrate Mother's Day with this Mother-Themed eBook Sale

To celebrate mothers everywhere, international bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif has put three of her bestsellers, SUBMERGED, CHILDREN OF THE FOG and WHALE SONG, on SALE for only $0.99 on May 11 & 12, 2013.

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.

On SALE for only $0.99 on May 11 & 12, 2013 at: Amazon

CHILDREN OF THE FOG – "A chilling and tense journey into every parent's deepest fear." ―Scott Nicholson, THE RED CHURCH

YOU HAVE 10 SECONDS TO MAKE A DECISION: Let A Kidnapper Take Your Child, Or Watch Your Son Die. Choose!

Sadie O'Connell is a bestselling author and a proud mother. But her life is about to spiral out of control. After her six-year-old son Sam is kidnapped by a serial abductor, she nearly goes insane. But it isn't just the fear and grief that is ripping her apart. It's the guilt. Sadie is the only person who knows what the kidnapper looks like. And she can't tell a soul. For if she does, her son will be sent back to her in "little bloody pieces".

When Sadie's unfaithful husband stumbles across her drawing of the kidnapper, he sets into play a series of horrific events that sends her hurtling over the edge. Sadie's descent into alcoholism leads to strange apparitions and a face-to-face encounter with the monster who abducted her son--a man known only as...The Fog.

On SALE for only $0.99 on May 11 & 12, 2013 at: Amazon

WHALE SONG – “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

A "compelling" story of family ties, love, tragedy, sacrifice and transformation that will change the way you view life...and death.

Thirteen years ago, Sarah Richardson’s life was shattered after the tragic death of her mother. The shocking event left a grief-stricken teen-aged Sarah with partial amnesia. Some things are easier to forget.

But now a familiar voice from her childhood sends Sarah, a talented mid-twenties ad exec, back to her past. A past that she had thought was long buried. Some things are meant to be buried.

Torn by nightmares and visions of a yellow-eyed wolf and aided by creatures of the Earth and killer whales that call to her in the night, Sarah must face her fears and recover her memories―even if it destroys her. Some things are meant to be remembered―at all cost.

On SALE for only $0.99 on May 11 & 12, 2013 at: Amazon

School Edition with discussion guide on SALE for only $0.99 on May 11 & 12, 2013 at: Amazon

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Cheryl Kaye Tardif is the bestselling author of Submerged, Children of the Fog, Whale Song, Divine Intervention, Divine Justice, The River, Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories, Remote Control and Lancelot's Lady (written under the pen name of Cherish D'Angelo), and her marketing book How I Made Over $42,000 in 1 Month Selling My Kindle eBooks. She is now working on her next thriller.

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Saturday, May 08, 2010

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.

Sunday, May 10, 2009

Sunday Salon: Happy Mother's Day to the Mothers of my Characters

There are many memorable mothers in fiction, like the crazy mother in Stephen King's Carrie, but three mothers that stand out to me are characters I created in each of my novels. Let me introduce you to the mothers of Sarah Richardson (Whale Song), Del Hawthorne (The River), and Jasi McLellan (Divine Intervention).

Whale Song - Daniella is a kind, sweet, loving mother who finds beauty in nature and everyone she meets. Born in the US, she meets Jack Richardson, a Canadian marine biology student who is infatuated with her paintings, which are sold at Visions, an art gallery in San Francisco. When they move with their daughter Sarah to the remote town of Bamfield on Vancouver Island, the wise Daniella helps her daughter deal with a school bully.

"If you choose to hate her, then you become just like her, no better," Daniella tells her daughter. "Life's too short to not forgive those who hurt us...Forgiveness sets you free." It is this last sentence that most reminds Sarah about her mother, even after her mother is taken away from her.

The River - Maureen Walton is the opposite of Daniella. Maureen takes great pride in her appearance and manners, and she expects the same from her daughter Del, an anthropology professor. Although Maureen thinks she's the next Martha Stewart, she's remarried a man far beneath her. And she's not the brightest bulb in the box, especially when Del reveals that Maureen's first husband, Del's father, is still alive.

"You can't be serious, Delila. He's dead!" Yes, some mothers can be quite heartless.

Divine Intervention - Jasi McLellan's mother was murdered during a home invasion when Jasi was a young child. Married to a cop, Calista McLellan loved her children dearly and would do anything to protect them. Jasi doesn't remember much about that tragic day, even though she was a witness to her mother's murder. A few years after her mother's death, Jasi began having disturbing visions. Now, as a trained Pyro-Psychic, she sees through the eyes of killers. But there is always one murderer that has alluded her--the person responsible for her mother's death.

The second book in the series, Divine Justice (unpublished) reveals more about Jasi's mother's death...and her murderer.

Today as we celebrate Mother's Day, let's remember that every mother is different. Each has a story--a childhood, a past life, sometimes a secret. Some are loved, some are feared, but in the end they gave us life and we wouldn't be here without them.

For me, there is no greater joy than being a mother. My daughter is my heart and soul.

Happy Mother's Day!

~Cheryl Kaye Tardif
http://www.cherylktardif.com

Friday, April 25, 2008

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