For the entire month of August, Cheryl held a virtual book tour, stopping at a variety of blogs, sites and online radio networks.

Cheryl Kaye Tardif's 'Touring the World' Virtual Book Tour - August 2007

spacer Here is my 'Touring the World' Virtual Book Tour, listed in order. I hope you'll check out my articles, interviews and excerpts.

 

spacer  For August 1st to 31st:

 

  • Aug. 1 - rjscafe.wordpress.com - Drop by and learn how Sarah Richardson, my main protagonist in Whale Song, is much like me. But keep in mind, I write fiction.

  • Aug. 2 - www.writetype.blogspot.com - Karina Fabian asks me questions about writing Whale Song.

  • Aug. 3 - www.bookpleasures.com - Norm Goldman interviews me once again, asking questions about writing, being published, advice for aspiring authors and more.

  • Aug. 4 - www.writetype.blogspot.com - Drop by this multi-author blog and settle in to read a surprise excerpt from one of my novels.
  • Aug. 5 - killerhobbies.blogspot.com - Here I discuss hobbies, other than writing, that shaped my life.

  • Aug. 6 - criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com- Drop by for a peek at Divine Intervention, my paranormal psychic suspense that has been compared to Kay Hooper and J. D. Robb's series.

  • Aug. 7 - www.writetype.blogspot.com - Read another excerpt of Whale Song, a novel that will change the way you view life...and death.

  • Aug. 8 - muzesmusings.blogspot.com - An interview that sheds more light on the unique setting of Whale Song and its cultural diversity. 

  • Aug. 9 www.kunati.com/cheryl-kaye-tardif-blog - Check out one of my creepy short stories and listen to the audio version. Warning: this is a TRUE story!

  • Aug. 10 - thedarkphantom.wordpress.com - Join me as I am interviewed about Whale Song, writing and getting published.

  • Aug. 11 - www.lestout.com - I visit LesTout.com and talk about virtual book tours and how they benefit writers and readers. I also will remind visitors about my exciting August 12th contest where I'm giving away 44 prize packages, including a grand prize valued at over $100.00.
  • Aug. 12 - growmercy.org - On Grow Mercy I share a very personal tregedy with you, and I explain how Whale Song is benefitting others. This is also my big 44 prizes contest day. To qualify to enter you must order Whale Song today from Amazon.com or Chapters.ca! More on this at Grow Mercy.

  • Aug. 13 - americareads.blogspot.com - What is Whale Song about? Stop by Campaign for the American Reader for a brief synopsis.

  • Aug. 13 - mybookthemovie.blogspot.com - I'll be discussing possible movie options, and my vision of who would make the perfect 'Sarah' and 'Adam'.

  • Aug. 14 - writetype.blogspot.com - Read Chapter 1 of The River, an action-packed thriller that explores nanotechnology, the search for youth and longevity and a terrifying conspiracy that threatens mankind's very existence.

  • Aug. 15 - www.kunati.com - Cheryl is interviewed by Jack Anthony, film and book critic.

  • Aug. 15 - www.artistfirst.com - Interview on ArtistFirst Radio Network at 6:00 pm Eastern. Listen live by selecting 'Click 2 Listen Live!'
    - Interview on ArtistFirst Radio Network at 6:00 pm Eastern. Listen live by selecting 'Click 2 Listen Live!'

  • Aug. 15 - www.internetvoicesradio.com - Interview with Lillian Cauldwell. Cheryl talks about Whale Song and book promotion. This is an MP3 file.

  • Aug. 16 criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com - Check out another excerpt from my paranormal suspense Divine Intervention. Fans say it's a mix of J.D. Robb and Kay Hooper, combined with TV's CSI and Medium.

  • Aug. 17 - www.myspace.com/weaversofwords - I am featured on Word Weavers for 4 days. Join me as I share some fun trivia. Check out my novels too.

  • Aug. 18 - www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com/ - Join me on my main personal blog as I give you a peek of Chapter 2 of The River, an action-packed thriller, plus discuss some very weird and interesting coincidences that have occurred.
    • Aug. 19 - criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com - Check out the third installment from my paranormal suspense Divine Intervention. Fans say it's a mix of J.D. Robb and Kay Hooper, combined with TV's CSI, Medium and Ghost Whisperer.

    • Aug. 20 - whalesongbook.com/whale-song-blog Here's a short story you'll want to read with the lights on. Inspired by true events, OUIJA is the story of a woman who opens a box that should never be opened. You know what they say about curiousity...

    • Aug. 21 - raspberry-latte.blogspot.com - Read a new review of Whale Song.

    • Aug. 22 - climateofourfuture.org - Global "warming"--a new movement in racial and cultural acceptance could have a positive effect on our environment.

    • Aug. 23 - eileenbell.com - Cheryl is asked questions on writing from Eileen's mailbag.

    • Aug. 24www.fictionscribe.com- The final excerpt of The River, Cheryl's action-packed conspiracy thriller, plus a new review of Whale Song. 

    • Aug. 25 - criminalmindsatwork.blogspot.com - A sneak peek at one of Cheryl's Amazon Shorts, quite possibly her favorite to date. Picture Perfect. What's really in a picture? Does it really capture your soul? For Caroline, it captures far more…

  • Aug. 25 - media.families.com - Families.com reviews Whale Song
    • Aug. 26 - www.families.com - Cheryl is interviewed on Families.com.

    • Aug. 27 - www.openhorizons.blogspot.com - Cheryl was invited by book marketing expert John Kremer to share some advice to authors on holding book signing events on The Book Promotion Blog. Read Cheryl's article 'Book Signings Are Your Best Friend'.

    • Aug. 28- www.authorisland.com - Read Chapter 3 of Whale Song. If you haven't read the prologue and first 2 chapters, please go HERE.

    • Aug. 29 - namelessgrace.com - To end my 'Touring the World' virtual book tour, I decided to do something I don't usually do. I am going to give you a sneak peek at an UNpublished novel, one that I am very excited about and one that Kunati Books is currently considering. If you enjoy it, I hope you will sign my guestbook and tell me. Keep in mind this has not gone through final edits. Children of the Fog is a chilling story, one that is sure to make you get up and check your doors and windows.

    • Aug. 30 - bluecorncomics.com/newsrock.htm - An interview on Native Americans, racism and tolerance. Part 1 deals with the native element in my novel Whale Song.

      Part 2 deals with the theme of bullying and racism, particularly among our children.


    • Aug. 31namelessgrace.com - On this last day of my 'Touring the World' virtual book tour, I was invited back to NamelessGrace, and you will get to read chapter 2 of Children of the Fog, a chilling story that is sure to make you get up and check your doors and windows. Do you know where your children are?

    Read more about Kunati's Great Summer Reads Contest. Contest entry deadline is September 30, 2007 at midnight EST.

     

    Whale Song makes the perfect gift for mothers, daughters, grandmother, aunts and best friends, and is the perfect book for a book club.

    Please order from Amazon.com (US orders) or Chapters.ca (Canadian orders).

    (You can also contact your favorite bookstore.)

    Posted on Friday, August 31, 2007 at 02:30PM by spacer Cheryl Kaye Tardif, author of Whale Song | spacer Post a Comment

    Pick up a copy of Whale Song from your favorite independent or chain bookstore. If they don't have it in stock, just ask for it.

    Whale Song - ISBN: 1-60164-007-2 OR 978-1-60164-007-9.

    You can also order online from the following book retailers:

          • Amazon.com
          • Amazon.ca
          • BarnesandNoble.com
          • Chapters.ca

    There are other online retailers that carry Whale Song as well, such as WalMart.com and many more.

    Please recommend Whale Song to your libraries, schools and bookclubs. Thankyou.

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