Monday, May 23, 2011

Giveaway and Author Interview: Digitalis

Welcome to Writing for Christ Ronie Kendig, it is great to have you here!

Thank you so much! I’m delighted to visit with y’all!

Do you have an interesting fact about yourself the average reader probably doesn’t know?

While many people probably know (through my bio) that I grew up a military brat, most aren’t aware that by the time I’d hit 4th grade, I’d attended six schools. That does not make a very ground for a solid education, and because of that I really struggled in school.

Do you have a favorite genre to read/write?

There are three genres I tend to read a lot (suspense/thriller, speculative, historical (believe it or not)), but I think suspense/thriller outweighs the others, especially supernatural thrillers.

Do you have a nugget of writing advice that has completely changed how you view writing?

The biggest thing for me was to realize that the pure reason I am writing is to give God pleasure—He gave me a gift, and He finds immense pleasure in seeing me use that gift. Nothing else. Not me writing to bless someone else or hit a bestseller list. Not me writing and producing. Simply me putting to use a gift He gave me. That was so incredibly freeing and thrilling to come to terms with.

What do you enjoy most about being a published author?

Meeting people and hearing their stories. It’s amazing to me how hearts open and unfold, revealing painful and beautiful stories, when someone hears I am an author. I love this because it’s exactly what Jesus did—He told stories and reach past barriers and got under the ‘radars’ of people who were not interested in hearing biblical truths.

Places for readers to learn more about you?

Through my website (www.roniekendig.com ) or the Discarded Heroes site (www.discardedheroes.com ). I’m also on Facebook and Twitter!

Thank you for being with us today!
Readers, here is your chance to win Ronie's latest book! And trust me, this book is FANTASTIC! I don't read thrillers and I LOVED it. :-))

Please leave an email adddress! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.

For extra entries:
~Be a follower
~Be a subscriber

And a NEW one:
~Follow me on Twitter (if you do NOT have a Twitter account, please make note of that in the comments)

Contest is only open in the U.S. and void where prohibited. Chances of winning are based on the number of entries and winner is draw from a non-biased third party- Random.org. I am not responsible for any lost or damaged items for said prize.

Thanks for coming by to enter! Contest ends on June 4th.

**CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED**

33 comments:

  1. I loved Digitalis! Colton Neely is one of my favorite heroes. Can't wait to get to Ronie's other books. How fun to read about her here. Blessings!

    (not an entry)

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  2. I am a follower and email subscriber. Tore923@aol.com

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  3. Please enter me in contest. I would love to win this book. It sounds very good. Tore923@aol.com

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  4. Thanks for the great interview!

    I have never read this book and I would absolutely love to read it!! In fact, I don't think I've ever read any books by Ronie Kendig. Shame on me!

    +1 I'm a follower
    +1 Twitter follower

    sheri(dot)salatin(at)gmail(dot)com

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  5. Follower, subscriber, twitter :).

    Ronie - this series is on my 'to buy' list - funds are too limited at the moment cuz of saving for ACFW but I've been watching this with mucho interest! Right up my alley - love this kind of thing. Love military books [though Digitalis reminds me of an NCIS ep where Digitalis plays a major role].

    Thanks Casey!

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  6. Sounds great..would love to win a copy.
    lgm52@hotmail.com

    + I'm a follower
    + I'm a subscriber

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  7. This was an incredible book! I loved it! Currently I'm reading 'Nightshade' - I know, I read them out of order! ;)
    But would love to win a copy!
    kari_linder at hotmail dot com

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  8. I'm a follower and a subscriber. This is The Christian Fiction Book Club read for the month of August. Now I can't wait to read it! Thanks for the interview.

    Julie @ My Only Vice

    gravesok@gmail.com

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  9. I love thrillers. I would love to win Digitalis! Please enter me.

    I'm a follower via GFC.
    I am also a subcriber via gmail.com

    desertrose5173 at gmail dot com

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  10. Sounds great..GFC follower..email subscriber

    thanks for the giveaway!!!

    vidishamun@gmail.com

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  11. I put this on my wishlist. Really want to read it soon. The storyline is so ewxciting.

    +1 GFC follower
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    +1 Twitter follower (Carolee888)

    CarolNWong(at)aol(dot)com

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  12. Ronie Kendig is one of my favorite authors!! Love the interview. No need to enter me into the contest though. :)

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  13. I would love to win 'Digitalis'! I love reading thrillers.

    +1 GFC follower
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    +1 Twitter follower(Celtic_Girl)

    lovetoread205@gmail.com

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  14. Ooh, I hope to win! (:

    +1 GFC Following
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    blissfulrains(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  15. I enjoyed the interview with Ronie. I'm a follower and an e-mail subscriber to your blog. I do like suspense/thrillers so would like to win a copy of Digitalis.
    Thanks.

    pmk56[at]sbcglobal[dot]net

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  16. Would love to win this book!

    +1 Follower
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    +1 Twitter follower (BookWorm8900)

    God Bless,
    Elizabeth

    ecriggs1990(at)aol(dot)com

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  17. I would love a chance to win.

    leesmithwriting at yahoo dot com

    I am a follower.

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  18. Thanks for the giveaway

    Follow on GFC
    Follow on twitter as @jenhedger

    jenhedger at hotmail dot com

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  19. I would love to win this book. I am an avid reader and thanks for the chance to WIN!
    ybutler(at)oppcatv(dot)com

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  20. I subscribe by email
    ybutler(at)oppcatv(dot)com

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  21. Public Follower on Google Friend Connect ybutler(at)oppcatv(dot)com

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  22. Ohhh! Count me in for this giveaway, Casey! I've been drooling over Ronie's books for a while now, but haven't been able to get my hands on one yet. They look sooooooo good, though!

    I am a follower!

    and a subscriber!

    And if I had a twitter account, I'd follower you! But I dont. Maybe one of these days I will...

    ~ Katy
    agirlslegacy(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  23. Thanks Casey for hosting Ronie! My family really likes her books!

    I am a follower

    Please enter me

    crazi.swans at gmail dot com

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  24. Hi Ronie, Enjoyed the interview and I love Suspense and thrillers. I have Digitalis on my wish list. Thanks for stopping by to chat and share with us.
    Please enter me in the giveaway Casey.

    I am an old GFC Follower

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  25. I am an old email subscriber

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  26. I follow you via twitter(@misskallie2000)

    misskallie2000 at yahoo dot com

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  27. I wish I had the talent to write :) But oh well; I'll enjoy writing through others ^_^

    **I don't have a twitter x_x

    hsiu_an(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  28. Oh shoot sorry I ended up forgetting my extra entries!! -_-" Anyways, I'm a follower and a subscriber!!! :)

    hsiu_an(at)hotmail(Dot)Com

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  29. Sounds like a great thriller! I'd love to read it.

    GFC follower
    Email subscriber
    Twitter follower @tessaa99

    meredithfl at gmail dot com

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  30. I really want to read this book so thanks for the giveaway!

    -Kacie
    kdwoodmansee@gmail.com

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  31. I follow your blog as well.

    kdwoodmansee@gmail.com

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  32. ...And I follow you on twitter.

    kdwoodmansee@gmail.com

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  33. I'd love to win!
    Ann_Lee_Miller@msn.com

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