Ronie Kendig and Free Books!

He’s coming for them. And the kingdom.

Before we visit today's author, I want to announce that the winner of the signed copy of A Husband for Christmas, by Gail Gaymer Martin, is:

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And now let's chat with novelist Ronie Kendig, author of the epic fantasy novel, Embers (Enclave Publishing, October 20145).

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 their children, a Maltese Menace, and a retired military working dog, Vvolt N629, in Northern Virginia.

As a national speaker and teacher, Ronie enjoys connecting with readers and mentoring new writers.

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

-- By Christmas, I will be a black belt in Taekwondo.

-- I was raised by a strict Irish mom, who was so intent on honoring God in life that she wouldn’t let me watch Star Wars or E.T.

-- I am the proud “mom” of a retired military working dog named Vvolt N629.

I can't remember if I ever mentioned it, but I also have a black belt in Taekwondo! I haven't kept up with it for the past 7+ years. I hope you stick with it, Ronie. I was never in better shape!

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

Haegan and Kaelyria Celahar are royal heirs of the Nine Kingdoms, but Haegan is physically crippled. What chance does he have against Poired Dyrth, the greatest enemy the kingdom has ever faced, who wields fire with a power none can match?

Their only hope is forbidden: Kaelyria must transfer her fire-wielding abilities to Haegan. When she does, it comes with a terrible price: Haegan's disability is healed, but only by being transferred to Kaelyria. This act unleashes their father-king's wrath.

Haegan must flee the kingdom alone with two impossible tasks: Find a cure for Kaelyria and stop the coming war with the omnipotent Poired Dyrth.

What an amazing sacrifice on Kaelyria's part! 

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

Haegan is an every-day teen, yearning for adventure outside the walls of his life. I think that’s something so many of us can relate to. Also, because of wounds he’s incurred in his childhood, Haegan’s running low on confidence in this book as he faces unexpected challenges and conflict.

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

I think a long-haired version of Tom Hopper from the BBC’s Merlin, which gave me inspiration for the story itself and the characters, would be a very good fit for Haegan Celahar.


And Thiel would probably be best portrayed by Victoria Justice (maybe).





How do you restart the creative juices when you feel a block coming on?

Either by doing Taekwondo or by walking/playing with my retired military working dog, Vvolt N629.

What are you working on now?

I’m working on edits for a suspense novella, Warrior’s Seal, that will launch my new suspense series, The Tox Files, with Bethany House Publishers, but I’m also starting Accelerant, the sequel to Embers.

Where else can readers find you online?

Website: www.roniekendig.com
Facebook
Twitter: @roniekendig
Goodreads
Pinterest
Instagram: @kendigronie

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

Embers is truly a story about loyalty and love, both in a family and among friendships. Is there a relationship that has borne out deep love/loyalty to you, one that is unique and special, in your life?

Thanks, Ronie, for visiting with us and telling us about your novel.

Readers, Ronie has offered to give an signed copy of her book to the winner of our drawing on Monday, October 19. To enter, leave a comment below in answer to Ronie's question, above. "Please enter me" won't get you entered. The drawing is done by email, so leave your email address, like so: trish[at]trishperry[dot]com. 

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