Three Random Things about Author Cheryl Kaye Tardif
Today's
special guest is international bestselling author Cheryl Kaye Tardif, who is
celebrating the release of her new thriller, SUBMERGED, during her official
Blog Tour. I asked Cheryl to share three random things about her, and a bit
about SUBMERGED.
Turns out we have a lot in common, since I too did background "acting" (in This is Wonderland).
Cathy,
since we both have film connections, I thought it would be fun to share some
random experiences I've had in the film industry. So here are my Three Random
Things…
1.
Just
over 20 years ago I worked as a background actor or "extra" in
Vancouver, BC, and one of the shows I worked on was The Commish, starring
Michael Chiklis (from Vegas and The Shield fame). I appeared in a few episodes,
but the most memorable one was a Halloween show ("The Witches of Eastbridge"
episode) where a killer was poisoning candy. I was in a scene with several cast
members, including Michael—about 10 of us altogether. I think Michael thought I
was one of the main actors because he introduced himself to me and shook my hand.
Minutes later I met Stephen J. Cannell, producer/writer extraordinaire. Then I
sat beside one of the guest actors for the scene.
2.
One of
my other jobs as a background actor was for a scene on The Heights (a popular
FOX show back then, similar to Melrose Place.) In my first scene on the show I
was partnered with a much older man for a scene in a lounge. Since there can be
a lot of waiting and retakes, I decided to make my "roll" fun and I
convinced my partner that we were playing the part of older man and expensive
escort. I even took off my wedding ring. When I told my husband afterward, he
just rolled his eyes. He knows me well. I can make even a somewhat mundane task
seem exciting. J
3.
On set
for another episode of either The Heights, the director decided they didn't
have enough extras for an outdoor scene on a busy city street. So we were asked
to change our appearance as much as possible so they could use us more than
once. Watching it back later with my husband, I pointed and said, "There I
am." I had my hair down and was wearing a black jacket. A few seconds
later, walking in the opposite direction, I showed up on screen again, hair up
and wearing a blue jacket. I think that was also the scene where two of the
main male actors had to scarf down hotdog after hotdog until the director
finally said it was a wrap. I felt kind of sorry for those guys. They looked a
little green…
And now I
am dreaming about other movies—my movies, from my novels. One day. Until then, here's a little
SUBMERGED appetizer…
From Cheryl Kaye Tardif, the international
bestselling author that brought you CHILDREN OF THE FOG, comes a terrifying new thriller
that will leave you breathless…
"Submerged reads like an approaching storm, full of darkness,
dread and electricity. Prepare for your skin to crawl."
—Andrew Gross, New
York Times bestselling author of 15
Seconds
Two strangers submerged in
guilt, brought together by fate…
After a tragic car accident claims the lives of
his wife, Jane, and son, Ryan, Marcus Taylor is immersed in grief. But his
family isn't the only thing he has lost. An addiction to painkillers has taken
away his career as a paramedic. Working as a 911 operator is now the closest he
gets to redemption—until he gets a call from a woman trapped in a car.
Rebecca Kingston yearns for a quiet weekend
getaway, so she can think about her impending divorce from her abusive husband.
When a mysterious truck runs her off the road, she is pinned behind the
steering wheel, unable to help her two children in the back seat. Her only
lifeline is a cell phone with a quickly depleting battery and a stranger's calm
voice on the other end telling her everything will be all right.
*SUBMERGED has a unique tie-in to Tardif`s
international bestseller, CHILDREN OF THE FOG.
Learn more about Cheryl Kaye
Tardif at http://www.cherylktardif.com
and follow her on Twitter.
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March Giveaway – 59 Prizes! http://www.cherylktardif.blogspot.com
1 comment:
Many thanks, Cathy, for featuring me on your blog. I really appreciate it!
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