I'm glad you stopped by to visit. You've come to this page to learn about me, so let's see what juicy details I can give you without jeopardizing myself. *g* I have several aspects to my personality (hey, I was a psychology major--it was bound to happen!):
The Writer - This is a challenging part of my life. Sixteen years ago when my husband suggested I write for publication, I refused to entertain the idea. I told him it would remove the pleasure I got out of writing. And sure enough, when I became consumed with publication, I lost my joy. So God led me through a series of experiences--excruciating ones, if I do say so myself--that forced me to grow up or give up. :-D
I'm not a quitter.
I grew up. Got serious about writing, and man! Writing got hard. But I love writing more now than I ever have.
Part of becoming a better writer involved joining the American Christian Fiction Writers. This is the most amazing group of people who are loving and encouraging. Visit the ACFW and consider becoming a member if you are a writer. In February, I signed with my "dream" agent (miracles can and DO happen!), Steve Laube.
The Student - Ever met one of those amazing people who aced college in like two-point-five years? Me neither. And you won't meet that person here. I took the seventeen-year track. (oops!) After having four children, I finally finished my degree in December 2006. I now have a B.S. in Psychology through Liberty University, in Lynchburg, VA. As a Psychology major, I dropped out of the university here in Texas because I could not stomach the humanistic approach to psychology. Getting my degree is a huge triumph for both me and my family--we survived!! This degree has also given me a fabulous perspective on my characters and how to not only make them deeper, stronger, but to make them realistic and know how they'll respond to each situation.
The Mother - Okay, so maybe I did these personalities out of order--but with four kids, chaos like that just sort of happens. :-D I have four beautiful children. My eldest daughter will be 15 this year, my second daughter will be 12, and my twin boys are 8. I've been blessed and challenged to no end with my children. My twins have tendencies toward Asperger's Syndrome, and one has been diagnosed with ADHD.
The Wife - I've been married since 1990 to a man who can easily be defined in classic terms as a hero. No kidding. He's just that amazing. Brian graduated from his seventeen-year track plan in college with a 4.0. Now he's aiming for the FBI. Go, dude! My husband helps me read in my writing by reading teh chapters for military/tactical authenticity, and he's the one I go to for political and historical content review. I know if I can get it past him, then I can (most likely) get it past my agent.
The Christian - All of the other aspects of my life are grounded in my faith. Without the mercy and peace of God, none of the others would have or could have happened. I'm a product of growing in grace, and having the benefits of His healing mercy in my life after a rough childhood. My heart goes out to those who are hurting and searching. I've been there. For me, it's not a religion. It's an every-second relationship, where I make decisions, and those decisions will decide whether I am honoring Him with my life or not. Now, that doesn't mean I'm infallible. Ask my husband. But I try.
EMAiL Ronie @ roniekendig.com
