Monday, September 17, 2012

Giveaway! Trinity: Military War Dog by Ronie Kendig!


Welcome back to Writing for Christ Ronie Kendig, I am excited to have you here for a second time. :-)  

Thanks, Casey! I’m so honored and delighted to be back. Thanks for having me.

What has changed in your writing life since you were last here?

Oh my gosh! So much has changed—after 32 years in Texas, I’ve moved! My family and I packed up and drove halfway across the country to Northern Virginia over the 4th of July weekend. It was fraught with one headache and “boo-boo” after another, but I believe with all my heart that the Lord brought us here, so I’m learning to let him deal with the details. LOL

What recent read stood out to you as truly spectacular?

Two leapt to mind when I read this question. The first one was Shannon Dittemore’s BROKEN WINGS (out next year, I believe—sorry!). What I love is that this Angel Eyes’ series is such a riveting and compelling YA series. It has romance, supernatural, and out-right biblical themes. I am so relieved to see such a strong series that can hold its own against a series like maybe Twilight, etc. The second book is Glenn Meade’s THE ROMANOV CONSPIRACY. I have to admit, the reason I loved this book so much is probably closely connected to my love of the era—the Romanovs! *sigh* But really, Meade handled the story brilliantly and gave a *very* satisfying ending.

Do you have favorite authors?

Yes, I do!! Right off the bat, I can think of Jim Rubart, Robert Liparulo, Kathy Tyers, Stephen Lawhead, Joel Rosenberg, Tom Morrissey/William Boykin, Steven James, Lisa Bergren, and T.L. Higley. Oh!! And Veronica Roth—LOVE her YA dystopians, Divergent and Insurgent.

What do you find the most enjoyable part of writing or connecting with readers?

That question sort of answered itself—one of the most enjoyable parts of writing is connecting with readers, finding out how a story changed a life or inspired someone. We authors get to do what Jesus did—tell stories to impact the Kingdom—what better life is there?

What do you find the most ideal atmosphere for writing? Do you ever get those surroundings? :-)

I enjoy sitting in restaurants like Panera or even Starbucks to just relax and write. The best atmosphere is the one without wi-fi. LOL I am too distracted by email and social media if I have wi-fi. I haven’t gotten to head out to Starbucks or Panera to write since our move, but I will need to do that soon to hit my deadline on the last military war dog novel.

Okay, something fun for those writers out there: In what point of your writing career did you surprise yourself by writing the most words ever in the shortest amount of time?

Honestly, the best time to output ratio came when I wasn’t contracted. I wrote and entire space opera in roughly 3 weeks (it’s 100K). Now, I’m exhilarated on marathon weekends when I managed to hack out 15-20K on a novel.

Thanks for being here again! It has been a joy and we wish the very best with your novels.

Thank you so much, sweet friend! Looking forward to seeing you at ACFW!

Casey: Me too, Ronie!

Readers, here is your chance to enter to win Ronie's book!

Please leave an email adddress! If I draw your name and there is no email, you will not win.
For extra entries:
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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 September 28th.
Attn Readers! If you're struggling to leave a comment on my blog, please email your comment entries (in ONE email) and I will submit it for you. But PLEASE only do this after you've failed to leave a comment. My email is: caseym.writer(@)gmail.com 

44 comments:

  1. I can't wait to read this book! It is on my wishlist :)

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    Colletta

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  2. I follow your blog :)

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    Colletta

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  3. I would love to win Ronnie's book! I really like the cover and I'm sure the content will be just as good. Please enter my name in the drawing. I am already a follower and receive your blog. Blessings

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  4. I have been reading about this book, Trinity, and I've been wanting to read it. Thanks for the chance to win it.
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  5. I am a follower.
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  6. I am a subscriber.
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  7. Thanks for interview of Ronie Kendig. I've read a few of her books, I'm reading Wolfsbane right now as I found when first reading about Trinity I had missed it and also Firethorn (have that in my pile to read next). I would love the chance to win Trinity. My email is maryannfrerichs@yahoo.com
    MaryAnn

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  8. Aha! Two of my favourite people in the one spot :-) Loved the interview, girls.

    Casey - I already have my copy of the fantastic Trinity and I'm on the wrong continent so don't include me!

    Can't wait for Talon now :)

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  9. I love Ronie's Kendig's books! I won one last year and will read Trinity whether or not I win this time. Of course, I'd be extremely happy to win this one!

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  10. I've been eyeing this book for a while. Looks like a great read. 100k words in 3 weeks? Wow that is amazing. :)

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  11. Yes! Please enter me! kandrajane@bellsouth.net

    +1 I am an email subscriber, too!

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  12. thanks for the chance to read ronie's latest novel, casey...it sounds great :)

    i'm a follower & email subscriber, too.

    karenk
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  13. I have seen great reviews for this book. I don't think people know enough about the great work that military dogs do.

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  14. I follow your blog with GFC.

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  15. I am an e-mail subscriber.

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  16. I am very interested in this book. I subscribe via email.

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  17. Love the interview. Trinity is definitely on my to be read list.
    Amy C
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  18. I'm a follower.

    Amy C
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  19. I'm a subscriber.
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  20. I am a follower and email subscriber. I really want to read this book. It sounds really good. Please enter me in contest. Tore923@aol.com

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  21. This seems like a different type of book than I usually read, but interesting :) I do like dogs. I really want to visit Texas, FYI. Or Virginia. Lol.

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  22. I'm intrigued by the space opera ... I only know of a handful of Christian scifi novels that were published by mainstream publishers ... Thanks for the chance to win! I think my mom would love this book!

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  23. GFC follower as Lady DragonKeeper

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  24. Email subscriber Jafuchi7(at)Hawaii(dot)edu

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  25. I haven't gotten a chance to read one of Ronie's books yet, but I can't wait!!!

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  26. I'm a subscriber!!

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  27. And I'm a follower!!

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  28. Hi, thank you for giving me a chance to win" Trinity:Military War Dog " it sounds like a great book i would love to read.Have a great day and God bless you. Norma Stanforth

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  29. Wonderful interview. I would love to win Ronie's new book. Thanks for the chance.
    godblessamerica.jan(at)gmail(dot)com

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  30. Dear Casey,

    Please enter me in your book contest, "Trinity" by Ronie Kendig.
    Janet Estridge
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  31. Very fun interview.

    I follow via email.

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  32. We shall have to meet at Starbucks, Ronie!
    Count me in for this one, Casey :) ♥ Ronie's books!
    I'm a follower and subscriber.

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  33. Very enjoyable interview. Love the picture of the dog on the cover!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  34. I'm a follower!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  35. I'm a subscriber!

    Blessings,
    Jo
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  36. Wow, great interview Ronie and Casey, good stuff!! Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway :) Sending prayers and blessings your way, Ronie, as you adjust to the move and continue writing!
    I'm a follower :)
    Blessings,
    Kara
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  37. Ronnie's writing is superb. I can't wait to read this one!! Her books are all "page-turners"!!

    glynna

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  38. Oh, I so want to read this book. Ronie Kendig, a German Shepard and Ronie Kendig...love her work and love dogs!

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  39. I am a follower.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  40. I am an email subscriber.

    Smiles & Blessings,
    Cindy W.

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  41. Would love to read this book.

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  42. I am a follower.

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  43. I am a subscriber.

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  44. eclairre(at)ymail(dot)com thanks!!

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