San Francisco, Brendon Burchard and Whale Song movie

Hey all, I'm still in San Francisco, and I have to say, I LOVE this city. I came here for a 3-day seminar with Brendon Burchard, a young man who teaches others how to put their ideas and goals into a plan--and boy, do I have ideas. I am so appreciative of everything Brendon shared with us. He's an inspiring speaker and teacher. And the people who attended--WOW! What a great bunch. Thank you, Brendon!

When I get home later this week, I'll tell you more about what I'll be doing to help 3 or 4 nonprofits raise funds and awareness. I should also have more news on 'Whale Song' - the movie. If you've been following my latest blog posts you'll know that a respected film producer is extremely interested in the inspiring message in my novel Whale Song. We both want the movie. And he is doing everything he can to see that this happens.

After talking with many people at this seminar, I KNOW that Whale Song isn't just my dream anymore; other people want to see this movie made. Why? Because this is the kind of movie that changes people's perspectives, their hearts and even their lives. Already, my novel has changed the lives of many of my fans/readers. And in ways I never imagined.

If you've read Whale Song and found its message has inspired you, please email me and share your story with me. I'd love to hear from you. I won't print your personal story/journey, unless you give me permission. However, I would be very grateful if you'd allow me to share your stories with this film producer--even if I can't mention your name.

Please email me privately at cherylktardif@shaw.ca or if you don't mind your story being public, please leave your story of how Whale Song affected you or your life in the comments section below.

To everyone who has read Whale Song:

Thank you. Thank you for allowing me to tell this story. Thank you for sharing Whale Song with your family and friends. And thank you for being...you.

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

Whale Song - the movie?

When I imagine Whale Song as a major motion picture, I smell hot buttered popcorn. Really. If I close my eyes and picture a scene from my novel being played out on a big screen, I can almost TASTE the popcorn.

I've even gone so far in my little fantasy to imagine the conversations that people have as they leave the theatre...

"Oh my God, that was so good."

"I know! I can't believe what happened at the end."

"That movie made me cry so hard." Sniff. "But I loved it!"

"That's one of the best movies I've ever seen."

"Have you read the book? It's even better!"

"I have to bring the kids to see it."

"That was the perfect family film."

"I'm getting a group of my girlfriends together and we're coming back to see it."

"Wow!"

"What a powerful message."

"I just loved the scene where Sarah is underwater and comes face to face with the killer whale."

"And didn't you just LOVE Nana?"

"That movie is going to walk away with a ton of awards!"

Yes, I can hear them all chattering away, as I sit in the back row and shamelessly eavesdrop.

I can't wait until that day comes. One day...

Would you go see Whale Song - the movie? Please vote on the poll at http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com/

~Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
bestselling author of Whale Song

YOU select the movie cast for Whale Song!

Here's something fun you can do, and who knows, it may give the film producers who are considering Whale Song for a possible movie a few ideas.

At the very least, it'll tell them that Whale Song (the movie) is something that readers want to see.

Come on! Have some fun. Who did you envision as young Sarah? Or what about adult Adam?

Cast real film actors in the roles in Whale Song.

Just go to: StoryCasting.com, where Whale Song is currently #2 Top Cast Works of All Time.

http://www.storycasting.com/work.aspx?id=058bc268-88d2-4788-86f0-f5cb4e03b42b

I look forward to seeing who YOU pick.

~Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
author of Whale Song, The River and Divine Intervention