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The Ghost in the Mirror
Chantal Bourdeau is a Trestle Press Submission Contest Winner with her digital short story The Ghost in The Mirror. She touched our hearts and our souls with this beautiful tale of loss and personal discovery. The Ghost in The Mirror is a gripping story of how one person can make a huge difference in another’s, even after death.
Chantal Boudreau is an accountant/author/illustrator who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. She writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy. Her recent projects include "Palliative," a short story published in the anthology Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts - Oh My!, her novella, Shear Terror and "Just Another Day" in the anthology First Time Dead, Volume 1. Her debut novel, "Fervor," was recently released by May December Publications, and her short story, "Waking the Dead", has been accepted for their upcoming anthology (May 2011) Hell Hath No Fury. She also has a second novel contracted with May December Publications, Magic University, the first in her Masters & Renegades series. The anticipated release date is in September 2011.
Chantal is a member of the Horror Writers' Association, and has written more than 20 short stories and 13 novels. Be prepared to see much more from her in future!
Chantal Boudreau is an accountant/author/illustrator who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. She writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy. Her recent projects include "Palliative," a short story published in the anthology Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts - Oh My!, her novella, Shear Terror and "Just Another Day" in the anthology First Time Dead, Volume 1. Her debut novel, "Fervor," was recently released by May December Publications, and her short story, "Waking the Dead", has been accepted for their upcoming anthology (May 2011) Hell Hath No Fury. She also has a second novel contracted with May December Publications, Magic University, the first in her Masters & Renegades series. The anticipated release date is in September 2011.
Chantal is a member of the Horror Writers' Association, and has written more than 20 short stories and 13 novels. Be prepared to see much more from her in future!
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First published April 11, 2011
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Chantal Boudreau
71 books89 followersChantal Boudreau is an accountant by day and an author/illustrator during evenings and weekends, who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. In addition to being a CMA-MBA, she has a BA with a major in English from Dalhousie University. A member of the Horror Writers Association, she writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy and has had several of her short stories published in anthologies. Fervor, her debut novel, a dystopian science fantasy tale, was released in March of 2011, followed by its sequels, Elevation, Transcendence and Providence Other books published include her Masters & Renegades fantasy series (Magic University, Casualties of War,Prisoners of Fate)and The Snowy Barrens Trilogy, her YA tribal dark fantasy trilogy.
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November 4, 2011
[Added note, Nov. 4, 2011: My copy was a gift given with the approval of the publisher.]
Chantal Boudreau is a seasoned author, and she brings well-honed writing skills to this outstanding, luminous story. This is one tale where I didn't find any nits to pick; her literary vision and message is spot-on, and she delivers it winsomely, with a well-crafted plot and a protagonist so real I wanted to reach into the page and give her an encouraging squeeze on the shoulder. And while you'll probably think (as I did), for much of this read, that it's fairly predictable and that you know where it's going, trust me --you don't. Bondreau has a twist up her sleeve, and a good one. (This story actually reminded me of, and has thematic similarities, to one by genre master writer Russell Kirk; but I won't name the latter, since if you've read it, that would probably constitute a spoiler.) Another comparison that suggested itself here was to Poe and Lovecraft; not because the author writes in "purple prose" --she doesn't-- but because like these two literary giants, she doesn't (at least here), make much use of dialogue. She chooses to spin her tale primarily through straight narration, and does it very ably. But her vision is far more optimistic than Poe's or HPL's.
Just as I couldn't reach into the page and squeeze Sonya's shoulder, I can't reach through the computer screen to give Boudreau a high five. I'll have to be content to say, "Great job, lady; keep up the good work!"
Chantal Boudreau is a seasoned author, and she brings well-honed writing skills to this outstanding, luminous story. This is one tale where I didn't find any nits to pick; her literary vision and message is spot-on, and she delivers it winsomely, with a well-crafted plot and a protagonist so real I wanted to reach into the page and give her an encouraging squeeze on the shoulder. And while you'll probably think (as I did), for much of this read, that it's fairly predictable and that you know where it's going, trust me --you don't. Bondreau has a twist up her sleeve, and a good one. (This story actually reminded me of, and has thematic similarities, to one by genre master writer Russell Kirk; but I won't name the latter, since if you've read it, that would probably constitute a spoiler.) Another comparison that suggested itself here was to Poe and Lovecraft; not because the author writes in "purple prose" --she doesn't-- but because like these two literary giants, she doesn't (at least here), make much use of dialogue. She chooses to spin her tale primarily through straight narration, and does it very ably. But her vision is far more optimistic than Poe's or HPL's.
Just as I couldn't reach into the page and squeeze Sonya's shoulder, I can't reach through the computer screen to give Boudreau a high five. I'll have to be content to say, "Great job, lady; keep up the good work!"
April 21, 2011
I gave my hubby a break for a day; hi, it is me again Mrs. Gelati. The reason for the break, well I was the one that read this short story and thoroughly enjoyed it; I was touched by it and have shared it with my daughters. The other reason I told him to stay away from the computer today is that I gave him a long list of things I wanted done for the Holiday this weekend, and gave him a head start to get it done. Besides that I am a bit upset with him and Zandri for what they wrote about me in their digital short story that was just released, The Gang That Couldn’t Kindle Straight. The two of them can explain themselves to you, my advice: read the story and tell me if you wouldn’t be a bit miffed or put off. I think I am well within my rights.
Back to Chantal Boudreau‘s story. I enjoyed the feel, and the substance of her writing. It wasn’t hollow and contained a deeper message and possessed some heart and dignity. The other thing that impressed me was the manner in which she went about it. She completed all of it in such a small package it made it that much more powerful; it hit hard. Her rich words struck me from the very beginning and left me with a renewed sense of purpose. I suggest you give this author and her work a try. I am glad that I did. Here is a little bit about the work itself and the author:
“Chantal Bourdeau is a Trestle Press Submission Contest Winner with her digital short story The Ghost in The Mirror. She touched our hearts and our souls with this beautiful tale of loss and personal discovery. The Ghost in the Mirror is a gripping story of how one person can make a huge difference in another’s, even after death.
Chantal Boudreau is an accountant/author/illustrator who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. She writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy. Her recent projects include "Palliative," a short story published in the anthology Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts - Oh My!, her novella, Shear Terror and "Just Another Day" in the anthology First Time Dead, Volume 1. Her debut novel, "Fervor," was recently released and her short story, "Waking the Dead", has been accepted for their upcoming anthology (May 2011) Hell Hath No Fury.
Chantal is a member of the Horror Writers' Association, and has written more than 20 short stories and 13 novels. Be prepared to see much more from her in future!”
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Back to Chantal Boudreau‘s story. I enjoyed the feel, and the substance of her writing. It wasn’t hollow and contained a deeper message and possessed some heart and dignity. The other thing that impressed me was the manner in which she went about it. She completed all of it in such a small package it made it that much more powerful; it hit hard. Her rich words struck me from the very beginning and left me with a renewed sense of purpose. I suggest you give this author and her work a try. I am glad that I did. Here is a little bit about the work itself and the author:
“Chantal Bourdeau is a Trestle Press Submission Contest Winner with her digital short story The Ghost in The Mirror. She touched our hearts and our souls with this beautiful tale of loss and personal discovery. The Ghost in the Mirror is a gripping story of how one person can make a huge difference in another’s, even after death.
Chantal Boudreau is an accountant/author/illustrator who lives by the ocean in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada with her husband and two children. She writes and illustrates predominantly horror, dark fantasy and fantasy. Her recent projects include "Palliative," a short story published in the anthology Vampires, Zombies and Ghosts - Oh My!, her novella, Shear Terror and "Just Another Day" in the anthology First Time Dead, Volume 1. Her debut novel, "Fervor," was recently released and her short story, "Waking the Dead", has been accepted for their upcoming anthology (May 2011) Hell Hath No Fury.
Chantal is a member of the Horror Writers' Association, and has written more than 20 short stories and 13 novels. Be prepared to see much more from her in future!”
What are you reading today? Have you checked out our new blogtalk radio show The G-ZONE? Check us out and become our friend on Shelfari, The Novel Spot &Twitter. Go to Goodreads and become our friend there and suggest books for us to read and post on. Did you know you can shop directly on Amazon by clicking the Amazon Banner on our blog? Thanks for stopping by today; We will see you tomorrow. Have a great day. http://www.gelatisscoop.blogspot.com
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