Published author of 4 novels:
WHALE SONG (2007; out of print)
THE RIVER (2005 Trafford Publishing)
DIVINE INTERVENTION (2004 Trafford Publishing)
WHALE SONG (2003; out of print)

I write novels of suspense, mystery, horror and crime, and they appeal to the Adult and YA markets. My published novels range from emotional coming-of-age mystery (WHALE SONG) to paranormal suspense thriller (DIVINE INTERVENTION) to 'run-for-your-life' conspiracy thriller (THE RIVER).

Book rights:
Whale Song, The River and Divine Intervention are AVAILABLE for new editions--none have been released in hardcover or MM paperback. I hold all rights for each. All 3 did well in sales (especially Whale Song), considering how little distribution I had for them.

Two new thrillers, Children of the Fog and Divine Justice are AVAILABLE.

Film rights:
All film rights enquiries can go through me or my agent Jack Scovil. I hold all film rights. I have completed the movie treatment and screenplay for Whale Song. The River and Divine Intervention are suitable for major motion pictures or TV movies. Divine Intervention would also make a UNIQUE TV series. No options on any as of November 14, 2009.

WHALE SONG book trailer (click twice):

REVIEWS for Whale Song:
"Moving...perennially crowd-pleasing combination of sweet and sad." --BOOKLIST
"Deep and true, a compelling story of love and family and the mysteries of the human heart...a beautiful, haunting novel." --Luanne Rice, New York Times bestselling author
"A beautifully written novel that deals with a controversial subject and combines elements of myth, legend, and family drama...A sad yet uplifting novel." --Midwest Book Review
"A tough act to follow for any written genre." --Fresh Fiction
"A wonderfully well-written novel. Wonderful characters [that] shine. The settings are exquisitely described. The writing is lyrical." --Writer's Digest
"A wise, enchanting story." --Edmonton Examiner
"I stopped reading Harry Potter 7 to read [Whale Song]." --Amanda Richards, Amazon Top 100 Reviewer

REVIEWS for Cheryl Kaye Tardif:
"Tardif, already a hit in Canada...a name to reckon with south of the border." --BOOKLIST
"Tardif specializes in mile-a-minute pot-boiler mysteries." --Edmonton Sun

Professional Memberships:
Canadian Authors Association (CAA)- Professional member
Writers Guild of Alberta (WGA)
Crime Writers of Canada (CWC)
Women in Film & Television Alberta (WIFTA)
Women in Film & Television International (WIFTI)
Sisters in Crime (SinC)

"I was the General Manger at Indigo Books and Music for 5 years and as a result, I had the opportunity to host many book signings by local and touring authors alike. I am very pleased to write this letter of recommendation for Cheryl Kaye Tardif. Cheryl was a pleasure to work with professionally and it was clear to me that my staff and customers felt the same way. She takes her job as an entrepreneur, writer, and sales rep very seriously and she stands out in many ways from most of the authors I had the opportunity to work with. She looks the part, and is consistently prepared for signings, from the professional signage to the tablecloth and the pen for autographs! She is friendly, approaches customers and staff with ease, and this always results in a successful signing. I have read both 'Whale Song' and more recently 'The River' and loved them! I've been very happy to recommend these titles to my customers, and that is the best part of all. I found working with Cheryl Tardif a great inspiration and I know she would be a successful addition to any roster."

~ Alexia Melnychuk, Former General Manager, Indigo Books and Music #290, South Edmonton Common, Edmonton, AB.

"Cheryl Kaye Tardif's visit to the Strathcona County Library was both entertaining and informative. Reading from her best-sellers, Whale Song, The River, and Divine Intervention, Cheryl gripped the attention of the attendees, drawing them into her suspenseful plot lines. Cheryl's open discussion about her writing inspirations and styles was informative and from the heart. The event was extremely successful and was a real treat for the Strathcona County Library Patrons. Thank-you Cheryl!!"

~ Angela Binnie, Adult Services, Strathcona County Library, Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada

Lancelot's Lady - debut romantic suspense by Cherish D'Angelo (pseudonym) is currently #3 Most PopularSemi-Finalist in the Dorchester/Textnovel "Next Best Celler" contest and in the top 5 Most Popular Stories (of all Textnovel stories). Top 10 Finalists will be selected on November 16th, 2009. Check out Lancelot's Lady and vote "thumbs up".

Divine Justice - book 2 in the Divine series - is now AVAILABLE.

~ WHALE SONG (Novel - ISBN: 1601640072 or 9781601640079); a percentage of my royalties goes to 3 nonprofit organizations to help combat poverty, homelessness and addictions.

Finding Bliss - the first novel written on an iPhone 3G (using the Notes app) by an established author. I have been interviewed on TV, radio and in newspapers and online because of the uniqueness of Finding Bliss.

~ Journalist for two BC newspapers
~ Journalism/Short Story Writing course - graduated with Highest Honours and a 96% average
~ Motivational speaker for well-known international company for 2 years
~ Successfully self-employed for many years; entrepreneurial spirit
~ Taught creative writing courses to teens
~ Nominated in 2004 for the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta Arts Award
~ Winner of a PSA contest. My third-place PSA on anti-racism was produced and aired across Alberta
~ Participant in a 2006 reality TV game show for writers - A Total Write-Off! which aired across Canada
~ Presenter for schools, libraries, writers' conferences in Canada and the US
~ Taught a men's creative writing workshop to men with addictions
~ 2008 Finalist Award for novelette Remote Control at Textnovel.com
~ Honored as an "Outstanding Edmontonian" in March 2009 and profiled on Your City and Breakfast Television (Citytv).
~ Experience in sales, marketing, promotions and advertising led me to the creation of 'Shameless Promoter - Book Marketing Coach'. I teach other authors how to market their books at signings and online.
~ 2009 Semi-Finalist in the Dorchester Next Best Celler Contest, hosted by Textnovel.com. (still ongoing)

Projects available from my agent Jack Scovil:

~ CHILDREN OF THE FOG (novel; suspense thriller/horror; complete - 76,000 words; 2 page synopsis available) *Film rights also available.

~ DIVINE JUSTICE (novel; paranormal suspense, book 2 in series, complete - 90,000 words)

~ DIVINE INTERVENTION (novel; paranormal suspense, book 1 in 5 book series, complete - 65,000 words *Currently self-published) DIRECTOR is considering Divine Intervention for a TV series, but no deal or option yet. Open to all offers.

~ THE RIVER (novel; thriller, complete - 65,000 words *Currently self-published) *DIRECTOR is considering The River for a major motion picture, but no deal or option yet. Open to all offers.

~ WHALE SONG ( novel; general fiction and YA - 60,000 words *Currently out of print; traditional publisher closed and all rights reverted to author) *PRODUCER is considering Whale Song for major motion picture and possible book deal, but no deal yet and no option. This title is open to offers.

Projects in progress:
Novels:
FINDING BLISS (novel; young adult; mystery)
SUBMERGED (novel; suspense thriller)
THE 6th PLAGUE (novel; suspense thriller/horror)

Nonfiction
KISSED BY AN ANGEL: 12 Steps to Surviving the Death of a Child (nonfiction, health, grief) - I am uniquely experienced to write this book as I have survived the death of my firstborn (died of a brain aneurysm) and my younger brother (a murder victim). I am also including stories from one or two others who have survived the death of a child.