Dear Readers, I’m
thrilled to once again introduce you to Ronie. Her writing will keep you on the
edge of your seat. I was blessed to have Ronie in the critique group that meets
in my home for several years. Then she moved to another part of the country. We
still keep in touch, but I miss spending face-to-face time with her.
Bio: Ronie Kendig
is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. After
twenty-plus years of marriage, she and her hunky hero husband have a full life
with four children and a Maltese Menace in northern Virginia . Author and speaker, Ronie loves
engaging readers through her Rapid-Fire Fiction.
If you teach or
speak. What’s coming up on your calendar?
I will be teaching a class called Mind Magic at the ACFW annual
conference - it’ll have tips and tricks on luring readers into reading your
book.
If you had to
completely start over in another place, where would you move, and why?
Our family once started over after a very dark, desert-like
time in our lives but if I could chose where to start over next time, I’d
probably want somewhere in the country (yet close enough to civilization that
we could get food/supplies without too much trouble) or mountains because the
crowded environments of the city and even the suburbs can get to me. I see God
in the mountains and country. I feel calmer and quieter.
If you could only
tell aspiring novelists one thing, what would it be?
My advice would be to know the rules, master the rules, but
do not get strangled by the rules. I’ve seen far too many authors suffocate their
voice and style by a strict adherence to every rule out there. I’ve also seen
some authors break from rules too early and take the vain approach that they’re
too “edgy” for those rules. It takes experience and wisdom to recognize when
the rules should be broken and when they shouldn’t.
You’ve been asked to
be in charge of a celebrity cruise. Who would you ask to take part, and why?
(AS in what program, singers, etc. [it doesn’t have to be writing related])
I’d probably invite Skillet, 12 Stones, TobyMac, and the
Lieutenant Dan Band as singing talent, then I’d invite Oliver North, Bob
Hamer, Gary Sinise, and President George
Bush as motivation speakers … and then I’d invite the families of our military
heroes.
Since I have a
grandson overseas in the military right now, I’d love that cruise. Tell us
about the featured book.
Raptor 6 is the first book in the Quiet Professionals series,
and it features the return of the ODA team featured in A Breed Apart. Captain
Dean Watters is fighting a massive cyber terrorist strike against the U.S.
military’s super secure network and computers—and when the woman who holds the
key is kidnapped, Dean must lay everything on the line to save her and his
brothers in arms.
Please give us the
first page of the book.
Can’t breathe. Can’t breathe.
Present Day
Can’t breathe. Can’t breathe.
He sucked in a hard breath. Fabric drew against his
nostrils. Hot. Can’t breathe. No air! He thrashed, searching for freedom, for
air. . . I’m going to die! At the thought, he jerked.
Where am I? A bounce smacked his head against something
hard. Metal. Captain Dean Watters groaned. Opened his eyes. But couldn’t see.
The meaty rumble of an engine warned him he was in a vehicle. The tail of one
by the roaring sound and steel digging into his shoulder. The way his breath
coiled back at him told him he had a hood over his face. Mouth taped. Hands
taped. Feet—he tested his leg—taped.
Get out or die! Dean kicked. Tendons strained against his
effort. Brakes squealed. Gravity shifted and tugged him. Rounding a corner. Again
the engine roared. Where are they taking me? Where’s Z?
Recollection swarmed him in a thick cloud of defeat. She’d
walked out. Willingly. He couldn’t blame her. They’d been through the fires of
hell and back since they were captured. The enemy had broken her. Gotten into
her head and convinced her that helping them was the smart choice.
A sudden lurch made him slide. Hands pawed at him as shouts
erupted. He was lifted. . . .
The truck bounced. Gravity pulled him left again—another
corner. The truck must’ve turned. Then spinning. . .
Still blind and bound, Dean felt himself flying. Through the
air. Unrestrained. He tensed, no idea where he’d land. What he’d hit. Or in
what. And he prayed—begged—God to let him live. He had to live. Had to find
her.
Wow! Now I can take a
breath. Where can we find you on the Internet?
I can be found at www.roniekendig.com, on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/rapidfirefiction), Twitter (@roniekendig), and Goodreads
(www.goodreads.com/RonieK)Don't miss the first book, Raptor 6, in Ronie Kendig's new Quiet Professionals series. Ronie combines a dangerous romance and explosive action for a thrilling and satisfying ride. "Lock and load for this Spec Op, fighting under God’s 'rules of engagement.'" —Bob Hamer, veteran FBI undercover agent and award-winning author
Ronie is celebrating with a Kindle HDX Giveaway!
One winner will receive:
- A Kindle Fire HDX
- Raptor 6 by Ronie Kendig
Don't miss a moment of the fun; enter today and be sure to stop by Ronie's blog on June 16th to see if you won.
Thank you, Ronie, for sharing this new book, and the new series with us.
Readers, here are links to the book. By using one when you order, you help support this blog.
Raptor 6 - Christianbook.comRaptor 6 (The Quiet Professionals) - Amazon
Raptor 6 (The Quiet Professionals) - Kindle
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17 comments:
sounds lie a great book! I am from MS! Shelia sheliarha64@yahoo.com
Portsmouth, VA
What a great teaser! And I'd love to join you for that celebrity cruise! Have loved your previous books and am seriously anticipating Raptor 6!
Cyndi in AL
My sister loves your books amd I know would love to have this book. (She's never read this one.)
J.C. -Indiana-
I'd love to win!
Courtney C. from Arkansas
I love Ronie's books! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
Aerykah in Oklahoma
Oh, I felt panic just reading the first page! Thanks for the chance to win Raptor 6.
Merry in MN
This does sound exciting.
Mary P
QLD AUSTRALIA
I love your idea for the celebrity cruise. I love your books! Thanks for the interview and giveaway!
Melissa O in NC
I definitely want to be on that cruise! We live in NE Indiana. Thanks!
Can't wait to read it!
Jenni in NS, Canada
Wow! Raptor 6 sounds wicked intense! I can't wait to read more of it - thanks for the chance to win a copy!
Kristen in OK
kam110476 at gmail dot com
I love Ronie's books! She is so talented.
Colorado.
I would love to read/win this book! I live in Oregon. rdewey17(at)yahoo(dot)com
Enter me!!
Sharon Richmond Bryant
Conway,SC
sharonruth126@gmail.com
I've heard great things about Ronie's books, and the teaser really got my attention! Thanks for the chance to win.
Kerry from Tampa, FL :)
Love to read this. Thanks for the chance to read this.
Beth from IA
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