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August 25, 2011
Cheryl Kaye Tardif Novels Go International & I Need Your Help
Okay, so I'm trying to be calm, cool and collected while typing this, but it ain't easy! Already I've made a bunch of typos as I try to find the words to tell you my news. I've received two queries regarding foreign rights for my novels--one from a company in China, and the other in Turkey.One was an outright offer and included a contract.
Now stay with me here, I know I may be rambling, and if you stick this out you may just win a free ebook...
Both companies contacted me regarding my supernatural suspense, Children of the Fog. But at least one is interested in ALL my titles.
My books include:Whale Song
Children of the Fog
Divine Intervention
Divine Justice,
The River
Lancelot's Lady
Skeletons in the Closet & Other Creepy Stories
Whale Song: School Edition, which comes with a teacher's discussion guide on bullying, racism and more.
So here's my question for you...
If these companies decided to take only 3 of my titles, which 3 should they choose--and WHY?
Five people who leave their answers to my question will receive one of my ebooks--their choice. I'd truly appreciate your input, and I'll direct both companies to this post and your comments. Thank you!Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
August 15, 2011
My short story OUIJA is featured in WHAT FEARS BECOME: An Anthology from The Horror Zine
I'm very excited to announce that one of my short stories, OUIJA, is in a new anthology filled with some of the biggest names in horror. Check it out...
From classic horror and pure suspense to Twilight-Zone-style dark fantasy, WHAT FEARS BECOME relentlessly explores our basic fears and leaves you with twisted endings that will make your skin crawl…
This spine-tingling, international anthology contains contributions from the critically acclaimed online horror magazine, The Horror Zine, and features bestselling authors such as Bentley Little, Graham Masterton, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Elizabeth Massie, Ronald Malfi, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Melanie Tem, Scott Nicholson, Piers Anthony, Conrad Williams, and many more.
Edited by Jeani Rector of The Horror Zine and featuring a foreword by award-winning, bestselling author Simon Clark, it also contains deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative writers, poets and artists who have not yet made it big―but will very soon.
Come and discover…WHAT FEARS BECOME
Buy the Kindle edition today! (You can even read it on your PC/laptop)
Reviews:
"Each spine-tingling chiller takes the reader into the depths of eerie imaginations!" ―Fangoria
"A bold, brilliant collection of some of the most innovative and eloquent voices in modern horror." ―Gabrielle Faust, author of Eternal Vigilance
"An inspired mix of energetic and captivating horror...like a fearful breath from an ancient crypt; enter if you dare!" ―Midnight Street Magazine
"Dip in and you're hooked...a high-bar mix of new and established talent." ―Stephen Gallagher, author of Kingdom of Bones
"Read one and be scared…or read the whole book and lock all the doors and stay up all night listening to the house creak." ―William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay
"Unusual and deeply disturbing horror fiction by numerous distinguished authors." ― Margaret L. Carter, author of Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien
"Frightful fiction pulls in an impressive cast..." ―The Future Fire
"The well crafted stories, and list of writers new and well known make WHAT FEARS BECOME a must read for horror lovers." ―Selina Rosen, author of The Host trilogy
Buy the Kindle edition today!
(Other editions are forthcoming, including a trade paperback edition later this year.)Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
From classic horror and pure suspense to Twilight-Zone-style dark fantasy, WHAT FEARS BECOME relentlessly explores our basic fears and leaves you with twisted endings that will make your skin crawl…This spine-tingling, international anthology contains contributions from the critically acclaimed online horror magazine, The Horror Zine, and features bestselling authors such as Bentley Little, Graham Masterton, Ramsey Campbell, Joe R. Lansdale, Elizabeth Massie, Ronald Malfi, Cheryl Kaye Tardif, Melanie Tem, Scott Nicholson, Piers Anthony, Conrad Williams, and many more.
Edited by Jeani Rector of The Horror Zine and featuring a foreword by award-winning, bestselling author Simon Clark, it also contains deliciously dark delights from morbidly creative writers, poets and artists who have not yet made it big―but will very soon.
Come and discover…WHAT FEARS BECOME
Buy the Kindle edition today! (You can even read it on your PC/laptop)
Reviews:
"Each spine-tingling chiller takes the reader into the depths of eerie imaginations!" ―Fangoria
"A bold, brilliant collection of some of the most innovative and eloquent voices in modern horror." ―Gabrielle Faust, author of Eternal Vigilance
"An inspired mix of energetic and captivating horror...like a fearful breath from an ancient crypt; enter if you dare!" ―Midnight Street Magazine
"Dip in and you're hooked...a high-bar mix of new and established talent." ―Stephen Gallagher, author of Kingdom of Bones
"Read one and be scared…or read the whole book and lock all the doors and stay up all night listening to the house creak." ―William Martin, New York Times bestselling author of Back Bay
"Unusual and deeply disturbing horror fiction by numerous distinguished authors." ― Margaret L. Carter, author of Different Blood: The Vampire as Alien
"Frightful fiction pulls in an impressive cast..." ―The Future Fire
"The well crafted stories, and list of writers new and well known make WHAT FEARS BECOME a must read for horror lovers." ―Selina Rosen, author of The Host trilogy
Buy the Kindle edition today!
(Other editions are forthcoming, including a trade paperback edition later this year.)Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
August 3, 2011
Sharon Osbourne, Grace & Heroes
I've never met Sharon Osbourne, MsSOsbourne on Twitter, and I probably never will. She's known worldwide and I am only a small Canadian writer. I doubt she's ever read any of my novels, though I really wish she'd read WHALE SONG because it has impacted so many people's lives and I believe she would love it.
I'd love to meet Sharon, but that's not why I'm writing this post. The chance of Sharon Osbourne "dropping by" my little piece of the blogosphere is slim to none. And I can pretty much assure you she's never heard of Cheryl Kaye Tardif, or read my blog or my books before.
The reason I'm blogging about a woman I've never met is that she inspires me. Truly. Deeply.
Sharon inspires me because of all she has accomplished and overcome in her life. She has managed countless performers, including her husband and famous rocker Ozzy. Yeah, I bet that hasn't been easy. I can barely manage to get my husband to take out the trash some days.
I do share one thing in common with Sharon. We both have red hair. Okay, two things maybe. I love music. Almost any genre, young or old performers, professional and those just starting their dreams.
Sharon has raised her children, and any parent will tell you that's not easy. Sure, they've had their ups and downs, but don't we all? Through everything, through the grime of celebrity, Sharon rises above with grace and genuine caring. Just watch her on America's Got Talent! She wants people to find their dreams.
So do I. I've always been a dreamer. My motto has been "Dare to Dream...and Dream BIG!" I have that on the wall of my office. Being a part of someone's dream might mean giving them advice or a little direction or a caring word or encouragement to keep on keeping on.
I'm sure Sharon has had her awful days. I'm sure she's lost her cool at times. She's probably done things she regrets. Haven't we all? I know I have.
I suspect Sharon has had some ungraceful moments. But again, haven't we all?
I love Sharon Osbourne. Not the crazy kind of fan worship love, but just one human being to another. She epitomizes grace, selflessness, determination, persistence and more, and I strive to be just like her "when I grow up".
Sharon has faced cancer. Again, with grace. In this, she reminds me of my mother, who also faced cancer and won. Two very strong ladies, in my books. Two strong, heroic, admirable ladies. My mom and Sharon Osbourne should get together...and then invite me over for margaritas.
Sharon is my hero, and I don't say that about just anyone.
My novels are filled with fictional heroes, strong courageous men and women who have to battle against darker forces of evil. Jasi McLellan from Divine Intervention. Sadie O'Connell from Children of the Fog. Del Hawthorne from The River...
You probably know a hero, maybe even have one in your family. Maybe it's your neighbor, or a teacher.
My hero is Sharon Osbourne--and all the Sharons out there like her. I salute you for your grace.
Who's your hero?
~Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I invite you to check out my novelsCheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
I'd love to meet Sharon, but that's not why I'm writing this post. The chance of Sharon Osbourne "dropping by" my little piece of the blogosphere is slim to none. And I can pretty much assure you she's never heard of Cheryl Kaye Tardif, or read my blog or my books before.
The reason I'm blogging about a woman I've never met is that she inspires me. Truly. Deeply.
Sharon inspires me because of all she has accomplished and overcome in her life. She has managed countless performers, including her husband and famous rocker Ozzy. Yeah, I bet that hasn't been easy. I can barely manage to get my husband to take out the trash some days.
I do share one thing in common with Sharon. We both have red hair. Okay, two things maybe. I love music. Almost any genre, young or old performers, professional and those just starting their dreams.
Sharon has raised her children, and any parent will tell you that's not easy. Sure, they've had their ups and downs, but don't we all? Through everything, through the grime of celebrity, Sharon rises above with grace and genuine caring. Just watch her on America's Got Talent! She wants people to find their dreams.
So do I. I've always been a dreamer. My motto has been "Dare to Dream...and Dream BIG!" I have that on the wall of my office. Being a part of someone's dream might mean giving them advice or a little direction or a caring word or encouragement to keep on keeping on.
I'm sure Sharon has had her awful days. I'm sure she's lost her cool at times. She's probably done things she regrets. Haven't we all? I know I have.
I suspect Sharon has had some ungraceful moments. But again, haven't we all?
I love Sharon Osbourne. Not the crazy kind of fan worship love, but just one human being to another. She epitomizes grace, selflessness, determination, persistence and more, and I strive to be just like her "when I grow up".
Sharon has faced cancer. Again, with grace. In this, she reminds me of my mother, who also faced cancer and won. Two very strong ladies, in my books. Two strong, heroic, admirable ladies. My mom and Sharon Osbourne should get together...and then invite me over for margaritas.
Sharon is my hero, and I don't say that about just anyone.
My novels are filled with fictional heroes, strong courageous men and women who have to battle against darker forces of evil. Jasi McLellan from Divine Intervention. Sadie O'Connell from Children of the Fog. Del Hawthorne from The River...
You probably know a hero, maybe even have one in your family. Maybe it's your neighbor, or a teacher.
My hero is Sharon Osbourne--and all the Sharons out there like her. I salute you for your grace.
Who's your hero?
~Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I invite you to check out my novelsCheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
August 1, 2011
Imajin Books Summer Sizzler Scavenger Hunt
This August, the fun continues with an exciting Summer Sizzler Scavenger Hunt over at Imajin Books.
This event runs Aug 1 - August 31.
Participants have a chance to win some fabulous prizes, including a Kindle ereader with wi-fi.
For more info and contest details, please visit http://www.imajinbooks.comCheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
July 16, 2011
Summer Reviewer Giveaway - July 1-August 31
A special notice from Imajin Books:This July & August, we hope you'll join us for our Summer Reviewer Giveaway. No, we aren't giving away reviewers (though I'm sure some authors would LOVE to have their very own). We're rewarding reviewers!We think reviewers are special. They take the time to read our books and then post their thoughts about our titles on blogs, websites, Facebook pages, Goodreads, LibraryThing, Shelfari etc. And it's time they get some real appreciation. So we're giving away ebooks to reviewers.
And our reviewers will be entered in a draw for a Mystery Prize worth at least $120.
Here's how it works:
Borrow an Imajin Books title (ebook or paperback) from a friend or lending site, or buy from your favourite retailer. Then post a review on Amazon, B&N or Goodreads. Only reviews posted between July 1, 2011 and August 31, 2011 qualify.Email us with the links to your reviews.You'll receive 1 free ebook of your choice (from our titles). No obligation to review your ebook prize.1 Mystery Prize valued at $120 (minimum) will be given away to one lucky winner.Anyone, anywhere, 18+, can enter this giveaway. Void where prohibited. No purchase necessary. No cash value.Imajin Books authors, their families and any subcontracted associates of Imajin Books are excluded from this contest.All prizes will be awarded after September 1st and before September 3rd. The Mystery Prize may take up to 4 weeks to be received.~Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I invite you to check out my ebooks and paperbacks.
Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
July 2, 2011
I Know What You're Thinking...
A few weeks ago I printed off a new batch of free ebook coupon cards. The only problem is I'd forgotten to put them in my purse. And isn't that just like fate that, while I was traveling, someone wanted to know about my books and I had no card to give her.
I know what you're thinking. What kind of author am I if I don't even have a card to give someone?
"I'm so sorry I don't have a free ebook coupon card to give you," I said, mentally kicking myself. "I forgot to pack them in my purse. But I might have something..."
I dug around in my purse and gave her a slightly worn bookmark (with out of date book covers). She took it as though I'd offered her gold. I didn't realize that for her it was gold. She was a book club member and needed some new book suggestions. Now she had some.
"This Divine Intervention looks really good," she told me. "What's it about?"
"It's about a covert team of psychic agents searching for a deadly serial arsonist in BC."
You had me at 'covert'," she said with a laugh.
We chatted for a while and I learned a lot about this woman in a very short time. She was an older lady living on her own, with only the residents of a very small town to chat with. To her, I was a bit of excitement on what would normally be an average day.
"My book club would love to meet you. Do you think you'll be back here again any time soon?" she asked.
"To be honest, I'm not planning on another trip here for a while," I said.
The light in her eyes dimmed for a second.
"But," I told her with a smile, "I'd be happy to do a Skype visit with you and your book club."
"Really? You'd do that?" She couldn't sit still, she was so excited.
"I'd be happy to," I said. "Just give me enough warning so I can make sure my hair and makeup are done." I grinned at her.
"You look pretty as you are," she said.
I think I blushed. "Thank you. That's sweet of you to say."
Suddenly, I had an idea. I didn't have a coupon card to give her a free ebook, but I had something even better.
"Hold on a minute," I said. "I'll be right back."
I had a box in the back of my car. I plucked something out of it and ran back inside the restaurant. I handed her a copy of Divine Intervention. "I call this my Random Act of Divineness."
She was overwhelmed. "Will you autograph it for me?"
"Of course," I said. Then my smile faltered.
"I know what you're thinking," she said.
Surprised, I said, "And what is that?"
"You forgot to pack a pen too, didn't you?"
I know what you're thinking? How can an author not have a pen?
I nodded, redfaced.
"Do you have a pen we can borrow," the woman said to the couple at the next table. "This here lady is an author."
"Do you have a business card or something?" the second woman asked me.
~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I invite you to check out my novels.Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
I know what you're thinking. What kind of author am I if I don't even have a card to give someone?
"I'm so sorry I don't have a free ebook coupon card to give you," I said, mentally kicking myself. "I forgot to pack them in my purse. But I might have something..."
I dug around in my purse and gave her a slightly worn bookmark (with out of date book covers). She took it as though I'd offered her gold. I didn't realize that for her it was gold. She was a book club member and needed some new book suggestions. Now she had some.
"This Divine Intervention looks really good," she told me. "What's it about?"
"It's about a covert team of psychic agents searching for a deadly serial arsonist in BC."
You had me at 'covert'," she said with a laugh.
We chatted for a while and I learned a lot about this woman in a very short time. She was an older lady living on her own, with only the residents of a very small town to chat with. To her, I was a bit of excitement on what would normally be an average day.
"My book club would love to meet you. Do you think you'll be back here again any time soon?" she asked.
"To be honest, I'm not planning on another trip here for a while," I said.
The light in her eyes dimmed for a second.
"But," I told her with a smile, "I'd be happy to do a Skype visit with you and your book club."
"Really? You'd do that?" She couldn't sit still, she was so excited.
"I'd be happy to," I said. "Just give me enough warning so I can make sure my hair and makeup are done." I grinned at her.
"You look pretty as you are," she said.
I think I blushed. "Thank you. That's sweet of you to say."
Suddenly, I had an idea. I didn't have a coupon card to give her a free ebook, but I had something even better.
"Hold on a minute," I said. "I'll be right back."
I had a box in the back of my car. I plucked something out of it and ran back inside the restaurant. I handed her a copy of Divine Intervention. "I call this my Random Act of Divineness."
She was overwhelmed. "Will you autograph it for me?"
"Of course," I said. Then my smile faltered.
"I know what you're thinking," she said.
Surprised, I said, "And what is that?"
"You forgot to pack a pen too, didn't you?"
I know what you're thinking? How can an author not have a pen?
I nodded, redfaced.
"Do you have a pen we can borrow," the woman said to the couple at the next table. "This here lady is an author."
"Do you have a business card or something?" the second woman asked me.
~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif
I invite you to check out my novels.Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
July 1, 2011
Summer eBook Sale - July 1-31
To start our 'Summer Sizzles with Imajin Books' event off with a bang, we've priced all of our ebooks between $0.99 and $2.99 USD.If you order Kindle ebooks via Amazon, you can visit any of our books' Amazon pages (links in Books section) and you'll see the new price listed. These prices will be in effect until August 1st, 2011.
WHALE SONG - http://www.amazon.com/Whale-Song-ebook/dp/B003NX7LSA
UNDER A TEXAS STAR - http://www.amazon.com/Under-a-Texas-Star-ebook/dp/B00501H6YM
THE RIVER - http://www.amazon.com/The-River-ebook/dp/B003BLPH6C
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET & OTHER CREEPY STORIES - http://www.amazon.com/Skeletons-Closet-Creepy-Stories-ebook/dp/B003XKNG3W
ROWENA THROUGH THE WALL - http://www.amazon.com/Rowena-Through-the-Wall-ebook/dp/B00557Z2QU
REMOTE CONTROL - http://www.amazon.com/Remote-Control-ebook/dp/B003U6Z7JK (This novelette is FREE via Smashwords and $0.99 on Amazon; Amazon users: get the mobi file FREE from Smashwords)
LANCELOT'S LADY - http://www.amazon.com/Lancelots-Lady-ebook/dp/B0043GX8C4
DIVINE JUSTICE (BOOK 2) - http://www.amazon.com/Divine-Justice-series-ebook/dp/B004Z1UX70
DIVINE INTERVENTION (BOOK 1) - http://www.amazon.com/Divine-Intervention-series-ebook/dp/B003AYEJSC
CHILDREN OF THE FOG - http://www.amazon.com/Children-of-the-Fog-ebook/dp/B004PVSTLW
If you usually buy ebooks for a Nook, Kobo, Sony, iPad or other ereader or for your PC, you can purchase our discounted ebooks via Smashwords.com. To receive our sale price, simply use the codes below when purchasing. You can click on the links below to go right to Smashwords. Go through the buy process like normal and enter the code in the coupon code box to receive the discount.
WHALE SONG - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/15512 - Code: SP97D
UNDER A TEXAS STAR - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/58583 - Code: UT34B
THE RIVER - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/13708 - Code: CS52Q
SKELETONS IN THE CLOSET & OTHER CREEPY STORIES - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/19902 - Code: ZT62S
ROWENA THROUGH THE WALL - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/65519 - Code: QX53C
REMOTE CONTROL - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/17800 - Code: HP96H (This novelette is FREE via Smashwords and $0.99 on Amazon; Amazon users: get the mobi file FREE from Smashwords)
LANCELOT'S LADY - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/24617 - Code: NY68Q
DIVINE JUSTICE (BOOK 2) - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/57388 - Code: XB64K
DIVINE INTERVENTION (BOOK 1) - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/13677 - Code: KL89F
CHILDREN OF THE FOG - http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/46137 - Code: WE65U
Happy reading!Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a bestselling Canadian suspense author.
www.cherylktardif.com
Check out Cheryl Kaye Tardif's novels!
June 25, 2011
The Saturday Giveaway: Five Kindle Copies of Divine Intervention!
The Frugal eReader is featuring a special contest. Five Kindle copies of my bestselling psychic suspense, Divine Intervention, will be given away to 5 lucky people.
To enter, leave a comment at the link below. If you tweet this contest using the buttons above the post and comment that you tweeted, you'll get an extra entry. You'll get more entries if you share the post link via Facebook or other sites.
Good luck!
Now here's the contest link. Check it out!
The Saturday Giveaway: Five Kindle Copies of Divine Intervention!Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a Canadian suspense author.
http://www.cherylktardif.com
To enter, leave a comment at the link below. If you tweet this contest using the buttons above the post and comment that you tweeted, you'll get an extra entry. You'll get more entries if you share the post link via Facebook or other sites.
Good luck!
Now here's the contest link. Check it out!
The Saturday Giveaway: Five Kindle Copies of Divine Intervention!Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a Canadian suspense author.
http://www.cherylktardif.com
June 21, 2011
Whale Song review: "I would recommend this book to anyone."
5 STARS! "Whale Song is full of colorful images and descriptive passages. Cheryl Tardiff brings her characters alive with words. The reader is thrown into the lives of the characters and shares their emotions. I would recommend this book to anyone. Read it. You will enjoy it. I promise." -- Susan SchmelzerCheryl Kaye Tardif is a Canadian suspense author.http://www.cherylktardif.com
June 6, 2011
Edmonton author Alison Neuman inspires a day camp for children with and without disabilities
Every now and then I come across a person who truly inspires me, and Alison Neuman is one such person. ~Cheryl
Alison Neuman, author of Ice Rose, a young adult spy novel, is proud to be organizing Camp Mission Access. Inspired by her love of the world of secret agents and the concept of having a day camp for children with and without a disability, Alison will host a camp that has received interest for additional locations in Canada and the United States even before it debuts this August.
On August 4 & 5 and 8 & 9, 2011, at The Glenrose Hospital School in Edmonton, Alberta, Camp Mission Access will use a secret agent theme to inspire children. Each secret agent-in-training will complete four missions through writing, inclusive activities, games, and dance.
Despite her own disability, Alison has achieved regular life milestones, but when she was a child she dreamed of being able to go to a day camp with children of any and every ability. Her dream of writing and publishing a book was achieved when her novel Ice Rose was released in September 2010. Elissa, the main character, also has a disability but rather than dwell on it, uses it to be stronger and grow. Elissa mirrors Alison in that they both love dance and wanted to be professional dancers but were unable to due to the limitations of their health realities.
In March 2010, Alison was able to reconnect with her dance dreams when she began iDANCE Edmonton Community Dance Classes. She is thrilled to have iDANCE Edmonton presenting the 'Stealth Moves' dance workshops each day of the camp. Along with dance, each secret-agent-in-training will also explore their imagination as they create their own secret agent profile, polish their skills as they navigate an obstacle course created for every ability, learn and try memory techniques, and then test their skills trying to crack a code and open a myserious attaché. The secret-agent-in-training who opens the attaché gets to take home the revealed goodies.
Ice Rose - A teenager's world is turned upside down when an explosion steals her dad and her identity. Entering an exclusive academy that immerses her in the world of secret agents, she must overcome her fears and disabilities to discover the truth about her dad's mission, his software, and the mystery man stalking her before she ends up like her father―lost.
For more information, or to register for Camp Mission Access, check out:
http://www.alisonneuman.ca/blog/camp-mission-access/
Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a Canadian suspense author.
http://www.cherylktardif.com
Alison Neuman, author of Ice Rose, a young adult spy novel, is proud to be organizing Camp Mission Access. Inspired by her love of the world of secret agents and the concept of having a day camp for children with and without a disability, Alison will host a camp that has received interest for additional locations in Canada and the United States even before it debuts this August.
On August 4 & 5 and 8 & 9, 2011, at The Glenrose Hospital School in Edmonton, Alberta, Camp Mission Access will use a secret agent theme to inspire children. Each secret agent-in-training will complete four missions through writing, inclusive activities, games, and dance.
Despite her own disability, Alison has achieved regular life milestones, but when she was a child she dreamed of being able to go to a day camp with children of any and every ability. Her dream of writing and publishing a book was achieved when her novel Ice Rose was released in September 2010. Elissa, the main character, also has a disability but rather than dwell on it, uses it to be stronger and grow. Elissa mirrors Alison in that they both love dance and wanted to be professional dancers but were unable to due to the limitations of their health realities.
In March 2010, Alison was able to reconnect with her dance dreams when she began iDANCE Edmonton Community Dance Classes. She is thrilled to have iDANCE Edmonton presenting the 'Stealth Moves' dance workshops each day of the camp. Along with dance, each secret-agent-in-training will also explore their imagination as they create their own secret agent profile, polish their skills as they navigate an obstacle course created for every ability, learn and try memory techniques, and then test their skills trying to crack a code and open a myserious attaché. The secret-agent-in-training who opens the attaché gets to take home the revealed goodies.
Ice Rose - A teenager's world is turned upside down when an explosion steals her dad and her identity. Entering an exclusive academy that immerses her in the world of secret agents, she must overcome her fears and disabilities to discover the truth about her dad's mission, his software, and the mystery man stalking her before she ends up like her father―lost.
For more information, or to register for Camp Mission Access, check out:
http://www.alisonneuman.ca/blog/camp-mission-access/
Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a Canadian suspense author.
http://www.cherylktardif.com
