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This multi-author blog features posts by our talented BookAdz authors. Check it out and learn more about their books, events, news and writing journey. You will even find some of our authors posting here as part of their exciting virtual book tours.
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Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif awarded "Most Popular" by Chapters Community
Gotta love awards. :) They make you feel special, like you've accomplished something. And the last few weeks, I've seen more awards than ever.
From The Best Blog of the Day Award that was awarded to me and 7 other authors for our multi-author blog Criminal Minds at Work, to a Gold Star for Excellence for my novel Whale Song. And now another one..."Most Popular" participant in the new Chapters Indigo Online Community.
~Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
author of Whale Song, The River and Divine Intervention
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Fall is nearing!
I know it's been a while since I blogged, but I decided to take a break this summer from a lot of writing related activities. Now that fall is approaching, it's time to buckle down and get back to work!
I'm currently a feautured author on a fantastic site called BestSelfPublished.com. They've interviewed me and this is one interview you'll want to check out! They had some totally different questions than I've ever been asked and it was so much fun! The link to my interview is: http://bestselfpublished.com/Interviews/Komm.htm. Be sure to check it out!
I'm still urging people to check out StoryCasting.com. Visitors are able to find their favorite books and "cast" celebrities to play the characters in those books! How cool is that? Be sure to check out www.storycasting.com and cast your choices for Sacrifice today!
Also, my next signing is at South Point Chapters on September 13th, 2008 from 12-4pm. Come and say hi!
~Kelly Komm, author of Sacrifice
How James Patterson influenced me and my writing
I'm a Canadian author and long time fan of James Patterson's work. I've been reading his novels since I was a teen. I'd like to say that was only a few years ago...but I can't.
As an avid reader, I've always enjoyed the thrill of suspense--from following the clues, to uncovering the 'red herrings' and the yearning to know just who did it and why. I've been drawn into criminal minds, wondering what motivates people to do things, and I've loved some of the characters that authors have given birth to--the ones that I can't forget--like Max and Lindsay Boxer.
As an author, I've admired James Patterson--his vision, story plots, writing techniques and his success. His stories are usually character driven, and he is well-known by authors for his short chapters--something I experimented with in my novel The River.
I've been extremely impressed by James' willingness to partner with other authors, usually ones who are up-and-coming success stories in their own right--authors like Andrew Gross, whom I've chatted with via email. I can only imagine what Andrew learned from James Patterson, and I hope one day to be one of the lucky authors selected to pair up with him. His willingness to share what he's learned over the years and to inspire other authors makes me determined to be 'just like him, when I grow up'. :)
I think most of all, he's has taught me that there is longevity in the writing world if you can find the right 'groove' or genre. He's taught me by example to persevere, never give up and keep writing.
Thank you, James!
~Cheryl Kaye Tardif,
suspense author
BookAdz is new and improved!
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Over the next few months, we'll be adding more information to this site and more authors and books. We're excited to offer a Book Video Blog so that our authors can share their book trailers (videos).
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