Cheryl Kate Tardiff, Author SUBMERGED |
Submerge Yourself in the World of Cheryl Kaye Tardif
by Cheryl Kaye Tardif
When people ask me what I do, I like to tell
them: "I kill people off for a living." You can imagine the looks I
get. Sometimes I'll follow with: "Fictitiously, of course. I'm a suspense
writer." Sometimes I won't say anything else. Yeah, I'm bad that way.
Writing thriller, suspense, mystery and/or
crime novels has always been my passion—especially if I throw a pinch of
supernatural or paranormal into the mix. I've always been drawn to dark
stories, ones that raise the hairs on the back of my neck or make me glance
over my shoulder. The two greatest influences in my writing life have been Dean
Koontz and Stephen King. Need I say more?
So what can I offer you if you choose to read
my books? I hope and strive to give you a satisfying read, one that will
impact you emotionally. If I can make you shudder or tremble or wince or even
cry, then I've done my job.
In SUBMERGED, I share with you a very
personal fear of mine—the fear of being in a car that's underwater and not
being able to get out. I have traveled long distances by car hundreds of times
during my life, twice from one coast of Canada to the other. Whenever we're
along a stretch of highway with a body of water beside me, my fear kicks in.
And I hold my breath…waiting…praying…
I want you to relate to this fear. But even
more, I want my characters to come to life. I want you to feel for Marcus
Taylor, a struggling recovering addict who has had his fair share of grief and
guilt. I want you to admire his strength, even in the midst of his weaknesses.
I want you, dear reader, to feel compassion for this man who has lost his wife
and son in a terrible accident, who blames himself for their deaths, and who is
searching for redemption, though he doesn't really know he is.
I want you to cheer on Rebecca Kingston, a
mother on the verge of divorce who has left an abusive husband. I want you to
feel empathy for her because this decision, no matter what others think, is not
an easy one to make. I want you to cry with her when she realizes she is physically
unable to help her children who are trapped with her in a sinking vehicle. And
I want you to be holding your breath every time Rebecca does.
Marcus and Rebecca (and the others in
SUBMERGED) may only be characters on paper, but they feel real to me. I gave
"birth" to them and watched them grow. With every step they took, I
wiped away their tears, hugged them and loved them. And, dear reader, I
sincerely hope you'll love them just as much.
Happy reading…with the lights on…
Cheryl Kaye Tardif, international bestselling
author
PS: The Kindle edition of SUBMERGED is
available on Amazon from March 4th – 6th for a special price during the Killer
Thriller Book Launch.
Learn more about me and connect at:
http://www.cherylktardif.com http://www.twitter.com/cherylktardif
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Cheryl-Kaye-Tardif-novels/29769736630
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Many thanks for featuring me on your blog, Joyce, and helping me spread the news about my latest thriller--AND this exciting multi-author event. :-)
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm not sure where you found that old pic, but if you'd like my current headshot, it's available on my FB or feel free to email me at cherylktardif@shaw.ca and I'll send it to you. lol
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