Ronie Kendig and Free Books!

Raptor has been hit hard—Falcon is ready to even the score!

Before we visit today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the signed copy of Can't Buy Me Love, by Beth K. Vogt, is:

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And now let's revisit with novelist Ronie Kendig, author of Falcon (Shiloh Run Press, May 2015).

Ronie Kendig is an award-winning, bestselling author who grew up an Army brat. She married her own hunky hero, who’s an Army veteran. Her life is never dull in a family with four children and a Maltese Menace named Helo.

Ronie has a degree in Psychology, speaks to various groups, is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and mentors new writers.

Rapid-Fire Fiction, her brand, is exemplified through her novels: Dead Reckoning, the Discarded Heroes military series, which includes acclaimed novels Nightshade, Digitalis, Wolfsbane, Firethorn, and Trinity: Military War Dog.

Please tell us three random things we might not know about you.

-- I’m in Taekwondo and absolutely love it! Ten more months to black belt!

-- I crochet to relax.

-- I have more family in Ireland than here in the States.

Please tell us a bit more about the plot of Falcon.

Special Forces operator Salvatore “Falcon” Russo vowed to never again speak to or trust Lieutenant Cassandra Walker after a tragedy four years ago. But as Raptor closes in on the cyber terrorists responsible for killing two of their own, Sal must put his life—and the lives of his teammates—in her hands.

Despite his anger, Cassie is ill-prepared for his resistance and the fallout when she must protect the one asset who can end the attacks. As allies become enemies and hostiles become unlikely partners, Raptor fights for its very existence.

What is it about Falcon Russo that will make your readers care about him?

Most everyone can relate to situations or events in our lives where we have trouble forgiving ourselves for what we’ve done or said, and that’s one of the demons tormenting Salvatore “Falcon” Russo. It’s easier for him to hit problems and missions hard, attacking them until they’re dead or done, but forgiving himself…he doesn’t even want to think about it.

If you were the casting director for the film version of your novel, who would play your lead roles?

Well, I think I’m going to cheat. The only hero I’d want for my character is the Marine hero who posed on the cover, Gabriel Martinez. He’s a Purple Heart Recipient and completely embodies my hero, Salvatore.

Great looking guy, too. I love that you do that with your book covers.

Share with us one hard, cold fact about writing and one warm, fuzzy one.

Cold, hard fact: it’s HARD/EXHAUSTING/INVASIVE (mushing them together makes them “one,” right?)

Warm, fuzzy fact: Writing—we get to do what Jesus did—tell stories for the Kingdom!

I totally agree on all counts. 

What is the last novel you read that you would recommend?

I’m not done yet, but I am currently reading and highly recommend Joel Rosenberg’s The Third Target because of its relevancy to today’s turbulent world. Not only is it a great fiction read, but Rosenberg clearly has his finger on the pulse of today’s world and politics.

I still remember going to church with Joel before he started publishing, years ago. Terrific guy, and super smart. What foresight he has.

What are you working on now?

I am currently working on a new series that is still CLASSIFIED. I could die or you could get killed if I told you too much, but suffice it to say that there will be more Rapid-Fire Fiction suspense coming to readers!! On top of that, I’m also preparing for the release of my first fantasy novel, Embers, this October. It’ll have the same Ronie trademark of fast pacing and even some military elements.

As a romance writer, I'm so impressed that you're able to write military fiction and keep it changing from book to book. I'm sure readers will be eager to see how your style translates into fantasy.

Where else can readers find you online?

Website: www.roniekendig.com
Blog: www.roniekendig.com/blog
Goodreads
Facebook
Twitter: @roniekendig
Pinterest

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Finally, what question would you like to ask my readers?

Since there is such a strong theme of forgiveness in Falcon, especially forgiving ourselves, I would like to know—is there a time in your life where you forgave, despite circumstances, and saw God heal a situation or wound?

Thanks, Ronie, for visiting with us and telling us about your novel. Readers, Ronie has offered to give a signed copy of her book to the winner of our drawing on Sunday, May 17. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Ronie's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. Leave your email address, in case you win, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com.

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