Hey, y’all! I just had to share this “Virtual Care Package” that the amazing Erynn Newman sent me while I was buried getting TRINITY: Military War Dog finished and writing one proposal and cleaning up another to send to my agent. I was so touched by Erynn’s thoughtfulness and was laughing so hard, that I actually burst into tears. Check this out. I think Erynn is brilliant!! First, a basket of assorted coffees for that extra caffeine boost when you’re burning the midnight oil. This should be enough to keep your cup full at all times. Second, unlimited iTunes downloads so you can keep your inspiration flowing. Third, a team of people to cook and clean for you so you …
DIGITALIS is a 2011 INSPY Short List Finalist!
I am so tickled to see Digitalis, Discarded Heroes #2, make the 2011 INSPY Short List in Suspense/Thriller!!! OORAH!! Thank you to all readers who nominated Digitalis, and to the judges who have done an incredible amount of reading to determine the short list. WOOT!! Here is the full 2011 INSPY Short List straight from INSPYs.com: The INSPY Advisory Board is pleased to announce the shortlists for the 2011 INSPY Awards. We thank you for your enthusiastic nominations of books and again acknowledge the difficulties in narrowing the field with so many quality nominations. Creative Nonfiction Little Princes by Conor Grennan, William Morrow, January, 2011 One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp, Zondervan, January, 2011 Passport Through Darkness by Kimberly L. …
Don Brown Endorses Firethorn
Oh my goodness, y’all. I am flying higher than a kite. Check out this UH-MAZING endorsement from Don Brown, author of the Navy Justice series and the Pacific Rim series–dynamite reads!! FIRETHORN ENDORSEMENT Don Brown With a masterful literary touch, Ronie Kendig has penned my kind of novel, a sweeping black-ops thriller with edge-of-your-seat action from all over the globe! I just love this book, featuring multiple global settings swirling around a common, exciting storyline. I don’t want to give away too much, but Ronie does a great job of offering flawless, action-packed scene changes, from a federal penitentiary in America, to the West Bank of the Jordan, to Cyprus, and from there Uganda, and from there London, Paris, Virginia, …
Top 25 Suspense Authors & Firethorn Info
Phew!!! Sorry for the long break between posts. I have been buried in writing stuff. This morning, I turned in the galley for Firethorn. Wow, I can’t believe that’s the last book of the Discarded Heroes series. It feels like just yesterday I got “The Call” about that series. If you’re a reviewer, here’s some good news: Firethorn is now on NetGalley! COOL NEWS!!! FamilyFiction online magazine named me as one of the Top 25 Christian Fiction Suspense/Mystery/Thriller writers! WOOT!! THANK YOU, FamilyFiction!! And last but not least, here are some amazing endorsements that have come in for Firethorn: “Roller coaster. It’s the perfect word to describe the twists, the turns, and the rush of exhilaration that came from reading …
More Great AMAZON Deals
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. A Biltmore Christmas by Diane Ashley and Rhonda Gibson — A Historical Romance from Barbour; Explore the luxuries of America’s largest home through the eyes of the fictional Bradford sisters A Bride’s Portrait of Dodge City, Kansas by Erica Vetsch — A Romance from Barbour. Hoping to leave the shadows of her shady yesteryears behind, Adeline Reid is focusing on her photography career. But when her ex-boyfriend’s compatriot in crime shows up in Dodge City her entire past is threatened by exposure. A Harvest of Hearts by Laura V. Hilton — Shanna Stoltzfus thought nothing could make her return home to her Amish family. She was …
ACFW Conference – Favorite Memories
ACFW Conference 2007 – Ronie, Dineen Miller, Camy Tang! ACFW CONFERENCE MEMORIES Writers Share Their Fondest Memories I am a professed lover of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and I try to help out wherever and whenever I can. With all my heart, I believe that without ACFW, I would not be published or where I am today. So, it’s a delight today to feature ACFW CONFERENCE MEMORIES from friends and fellow ACFW Members. If you aren’t sure you’re going to attend the conference this year in St. Louis, take a moment to find out what attending has meant to other members and beautiful moments that came out their sacrifice of time and money to attend. Here is …
Happy Birthday, Robin, GIVEAWAY!!
“Romantic Suspense lovers don’t miss In the Shadow of Evil! ~~Terri Blackstock IN THE SHADOW OF EVIL by Robin Caroll Just outside of Lake Charles, Louisiana, Detective Sergeant Maddox Bishop works in the Criminal Investigative Department, Homicide Division. When the dead body of a building inspector is found in a burnt “Homes of Hope” house, Maddox gets the case. The trail of evidence will lead him into exposing one of the biggest scams of modern day. Layla Taylor is a contractor in Calcasieu parish, who loves God, her family, and what she does. When Detective Bishop’s investigation leads him to her sister’s drug-rehab retreat, every defense in her rises to the surface. To prove her sister’s business isn’t involved …
Kimberley Woodhouse – Birthday Giveaway
Hey, everyone. First thing–it’s Kim Woodhouse’s Birthday today (Sunday, Aug 7). So, take a moment and hope over to her Facebook page and wish her a wonderful birthday!! Second, in honor of her birthday and the fact that she’s just a really beautiful soul, I’d like to make sure you’re familiar with her books. So, I’m going to GIVEAWAY a copy of her first fiction title, NO SAFE HAVEN. Amazing thing about this is that Kim wrote this book with her then pre-teen daughter, Kayla. They did a fantastic job, and I’m so proud of them both!! Remember to leave a comment about how you met Kim or one thing you love about her (with your email address so I …
August New Releases
More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW FictionFinder website. A Horseman’s Heart by Myra Johnson — Romance from Barbour/Heartsong. When Kip Lorimer shows up with a horse to donate to the family’s equine therapy program, Sheridan Cross can’t help but be suspicious. A cowboy a thousand miles from home and living out of a horse trailer? What’s wrong with this picture? A Most Unsuitable Match by Stephanie Whitson — A Historical from Bethany House. They are opposites in every way. . . except how neither one can stop thinking about the other. Agent Undercover by Lynette Eason — Romantic Suspense from Love Inspired. A little boy with a secret, a killer with a vendetta, and …
Amazing Amazon Deals
So, Amazon is having THE BIG DEAL, a promotion that involves books at REEEEAALLLY discounted prices. Among those titles included in the discount is my own military thriller, Digitalis, whose price is only $1.99. I don’t know how long this promotion will continue, but as of today (7/25), here are some great bargains: Digitalis by Ronie Kendig – $1.99 Blood Ransom by Lisa Harris – $0.99 Intervention by Terri Blackstock – $0.99 Malacca Conspiracy by Don Brown – $0.99 Deceit by Brandilyn Collins – $0.99 Conspiracy in Kiev by Noel Hynd – $0.99 A Woman Called Sage by DiAnn Mills – $0.99 Katy’s New World (YA) by Kim Vogel Sawyer – $0.99 The Healer’s Apprentice by Melanie Dickerson – $0.99 …