I am ECSTATIC to share the news with you all!! Just found out that FIRETHORN, Discarded Heroes #4 (releases January 2012) got 4 1/2 stars from RT Book Reviews!!! This is absolutely huge and a first for Rapid-Fire Fiction!!! Here is the actual review: Kendig concludes her Discarded Heroes series with exciting, adrenaline-pumping prose that will catapult you right out of your easy chair. Oh, but keep the Kleenex close by for the tears. (reviewed by Chandra McNeil) OORAH!! I am so happy!!! THANK YOU, Chandra McNeil!! You’ve journeyed with these heroes and they/I appreciate you!
Firethorn Trailer!
OORAH! LEGEND is in the house!! Check out the trailer for Firethorn‘s trailer. Then hop over to Amazon and pre-order it now. Just 1.5 more months. OORAH!! Comment (be sure to leave an email address!!) and let me know what you think of the trailer. Your comment is a CHANCE TO WIN a copy of Firethorn (book will ship once I receive my copies)!!
FIRETHORN Press Release
CONTACT: Elizabeth Shrider eshrider@barbourbooks.com 740.922.6045 X 143 AUTHOR AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEW Who Blew Nightshade’s Crucial Cover? Explosive Conclusion to Ronie Kendig’s Discarded Heroes Series Uhrichsville, OH – From award-winning suspense writer Ronie Kendig is the thrilling conclusion to her four-part Discarded Heroes series. Scheduled to release in January 2012, Firethorn takes you into the world of black ops and espionage as a fugitive from injustice and a covert operative join forces to save the Nightshade team. Former Marine Griffin “Legend” Riddell, a fugitive from injustice, finds it difficult to trust anyone. Covert operative Kazi Faron, the woman sent to free him, has a dangerous secret that may jeopardize her life, mission, and the only man she respects. As …
Erin Healy’s THE BAKER’S WIFE–GIVEAWAY!
HEY, PEEPS!! Today, I am featuring THE BAKER’S WIFE by Erin Healy! I bought this book at the ACFW Conference, so I could read it before the official release date. Then, my promotional copy came in the mail about two weeks ago. GIVEAWAY!!! As a result, I have an extra copy for one “lucky” commentor!! Be sure to leave a comment (and an email address!!) for a chance to win!! (U.S. Only, please). About the book: To save her husband and son, Audrey Bofinger must rescue her enemy. The Bofinger family has lost their church ministry in a scandal exposed by Officer Jack Mansfield. Hoping to heal and to restore their reputation, Audrey, Geoff, and their son Ed take …
“See Inside” FIRETHORN on Amazon
One of my favorite features on Amazon is the ability to “See Inside” books that intrigue me. This is a great way to figure out if the writing style suits you. So…..I was really tickled to discover this morning that you can SEE INSIDE FIRETHORN (click the link to see inside now!)!! So, check it out, and if you haven’t already, PRE-ORDER the explosive conclusion to the Discarded Heroes. But also be sure to come back and let me know what you think about the story. It releases January 1st, but I am so hoping to see it start hitting shelves right before Christmas (hey, a girl can dream, right?). And be on the lookout–I’ll be doing a giftbasket giveaway …
Virtual Care Package – Erynn Newman
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
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