Discarded Heroes

Wolfsbane - Midas's Story Coming Soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 04 May 2011 10:45:00 +0000

WOLFSBANE - Betrayal Begins With Trust

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Ronie Kendig Delivers Action-Packed Drama
In Book 3 of the Discarded Heroes Series

Uhrichsville, OH – From up-and-coming suspense writer Ronie Kendig is the latest in her four-part Discarded Heroes series. Wolfsbane is scheduled for release in July 2011. The third novel embarks upon a perilous mission with demolitions expert Danielle Roark and ex-Green Beret Canyon Metcalfe. Holding a secret worth killing for, the two are trapped in the jungle and forced to fight their way out of the nightmare of captivity.

Dani Roark thought escaping from a brutal Venezuelan general was a challenge. Now she’s charged with espionage and returned to the jungle where a new nightmare begins. Will Dani survive or become just another political pawn destined to be lost forever?
Canyon is disgusted with the suits on Capitol Hill. Still wrestling with the memories of a mission gone bad, he and Nightshade launch a mission to find Dani. Can Canyon rescue Dani, armed with nothing but raw courage?

Find Wolfsbane and its press materials online at www.netgalley.com or follow this
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Publication Data:

Wolfsbane by Ronie Kendig / July 2011 / $12.99 / 352 Pages / Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-60260-784-2

Also Available in Series:
Nightshade - 978-1-60260-777-4
Digitalis - 978-1-60260-783-5

Praise for the Book:

“Wolfsbane is rapid-fire fast-paced and will leave you breathless. An incredible story with intense characters who face timeless struggles. Another favorite for our shelf from Kendig!”
– Kimberley and Kayla R. Woodhouse, authors of No Safe Haven and Race Against Time

“Non-stop, fast-paced, machinegun-type action that will leave you exhausted—and yearning for more. . .A definite keeper for your read-again shelf.” – Lynette Eason –bestselling author of Too Close to Home and Don’t Look Back

“Ronie Kendig’s smooth writing style, realistic scenes, and vivid characters blend beautifully for a must-read experience. A definite keeper!” – Robin Caroll, author of Deliver Us From Evil and In The Shadow of Evil

“Ronie Kendig serves up a mix of machinegun-fast action, touching romance, and more twists than a coil of detonator wire. Get a good grip on the edge of your seat before you start reading!”
– Rick Acker, author of When the Devil Whistles and Dead Man’s Rule

Meet The Author:

Ronie Kendig grew up an Army brat, married a veteran, and they now have four children and a golden retriever. She has a BS in Psychology, speaks to various groups, volunteers with the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and mentors new writers. Ronie can be found at www.roniekendig.com.

Author Q & A

Q: Each book in your Discarded Heroes series takes a very real look into the lives of former military men. Where did the idea for this series come from?

The series came out of a brainstorming session with my mentor, John Olson. We had a great bare bones structure, but we were searching for the “heart” of that story, which came to me via a real-life story of a young woman in a Sunday school class. Hearing her testimony, her request for prayer (her husband was spec ops), revolutionized my thinking and heart. I knew I could not pen another military-based story without showing the ramifications of what these heroes do and the toll it takes on them and their families.

Q: Throughout the Discarded Heroes series, readers get to know the members of the Nightshade team. How did you develop the entire team, creating each character independently yet keeping them fluid as a unit?

The members of the Nightshade team just sort of came alive on their own. Max burst onto the page with fire and vengeance. He was very hard to write because of his intensity, but if it weren’t for the calming influence of Cowboy, I think Max and I might have parted ways.

Then there was the silent giant, Griffin “Legend” Riddell, who was like steel poured over the backbone of Nightshade. His dedication to the team, to the mission, helped me stay focused.

Then there’s Marshall “the Kid” Vaughn. . .and I have to say, I’ve gotten some e-mails lately telling me they love the Kid, and that’s been really nice because he provides some much-needed comic relief, especially when paired with Canyon “Midas” Metcalfe, the brooding medic. Azzan “Aladdin” Yasir has brought in some more strength to the team, and John “Squirt” Dighton brought some adventure—and both of these men brought some foreign flavor (Aladdin is half Palestinian, half Jewish, and Dighton is Australian-American).

I made each man independent with their own strengths and flaws, but also made them each absolutely invaluable to the team. Colton, the sniper. Midas, the medic. Max the leader. Griffin, the “sergeant” that keeps everyone in line. The Kid with his wit and humor eases tension. And so on. They are all unique yet a single unit. It’s been amazing even for me to watch how it all came together. I just wrote Firethorn and bawled my eyes out realizing it was the last book. These men are almost as real to me as you are.

Q: The Discarded Heroes series contains several elements: romance, suspense, and action. Which element of the plot do you enjoy creating the most?

Action. Action. We want Action!
A-C-T! I-O-N!

Sorry, the cheer just sort of leapt out of me. Yes, absolutely the action is what I love writing and will probably always write. Although I love suspense and romance (what’s a hero without his heroine and a bit of suspense to keep them apart?), the action is where I seem to hit my stride in each story.

Q: What sort of research did you do in order to keep your Discarded Heroes series militarily accurate?

My “research” started by being a military brat, I suppose. I grew up in a military family, so I had an almost innate respect for our heroes in uniform—in fact, I even married a soldier. He was medically discharged right before our wedding, but his father remained enlisted at the time and retired about 12 years ago. I spoke with Chaplain Carlton D. Hall, who served as a great resource. He works at a VA hospital in central Texas, counseling veterans with post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). He was a great help. I was also was put in touch with a former Army Ranger, who helped me maintain accuracy (as much as possible in a secret black ops group like Nightshade that isn’t technically connected to our military). And last but not least, I spent countless hours poring over articles and books; thesis; independent studies; and medical journal articles about PTSD, combat-related PTSD, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). I also interviewed several veterans and talked with countless others who have a relative with PTSD or TBI. Since research in our country is really just taking off now, I am continuously reading/researching.

Colton's LoveFest Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:14:00 +0000

Dudes! Kid, here. Check it: they're calling it a book trailer. I call it Colton's love fest. *snicker* Anyway, I'm in the book, so that's what counts, right? Hehe.

Okay, so here it is. A book trailer for DIGITALIS, the second installment in our epic saga, Discarded Heroes. The fine people at Trailer to the Stars Productions really captured the book well, I think. Do you agree?

What do you think? Pretty awesome, huh?

Here's the official blurb for Colton "Cowboy" Neeley's story:

Step into the boots of a former Marine in this heart-pounding adventure in life and love. Colton “Cowboy” Neeley is a Marine trying to find his footing as he battles flashbacks now that he’s back home. Piper Blum is a woman in hiding—from life and the assassins bent on destroying her family. When their hearts collide, more than their lives are at stake. Will Colton find a way to forgive Piper’s lies? Can Piper find a way to rescue her father, trapped in Israel? Is there any way their love, founded on her lies, can survive?

Here's what peeps say about Digitalis:

Balancing a story of high action and deep emotions isn’t easy, but with Digitalis, author Ronie Kendig pulls it off with the casual grace of a truly talented storyteller. I don’t know what kept me on the edge of my seat more, the fast-paced military intrigue or the powerful tugs on my heart. Doesn’t matter: This is one pulse-pounding adventure you don’t want to miss.
--Robert Liparulo, author of Comes a Horseman, Germ, and the Dreamhouse Kings

An action-packed thrill ride from start to finish...if you liked CBS's long running hit series THE UNIT you're going to love Ronie Kendig's DIGITALIS. Enjoy the ride and the read. I only have one question...where do I sign up for Nightshade?

--Bob Hamer, veteran FBI undercover agent and the author of Enemies Among Us

In Digitalis, Ronie Kendig again displays her superb ability to reach from the page and pull the reader into the world of heart thumping espionage and richly flawed characters. Her heroes are some of the best I've ever read, and they are so unforgettable!
--Dineen Miller, author of Winning Him Without Words: 10 Keys to Thriving in Your Spiritually Mismatched Marriage

Digitalis is a story of skill and purpose woven with love and spine-tingling danger...that will live long past the last page. None of us fully realize the dedication of those who keep our world safe.

--DiAnn Mills, Christy Award Winning author of Pursuit of Justice

Fast paced and deliciously intriguing, DIGITALIS delivers military high-octane with just the right amount of romance and suspense. Kendig knows how to keep readers flipping pages until the wee hours of the night. Don't miss this one!"
--Robin Caroll, author of Fear No Evil and In the Shadow of Evil

Reading a Ronie Kendig novel is like watching a movie—a nail-biting, intense action movie. The words [in Digitalis] seem to jump off the page and leave you breathless as Colton takes you from one heart-pounding scene to another. Novel Journey and I give it our highest recommendation.
--Ane Mulligan Novel Journey

In Digitalis, the second book of the [Discarded Heroes] series, Ronie Kendig has done it again. Passion, intrigue, and heart stopping action make this story impossible to put down. Action, great character, romance, and faith weave together to make this story a must read.
--Lara Van Hulzen Radiant Lit

ORDER Digitalis, Discarded Heroes #2 NOW!! Books will hit stores very soon! :-D
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And get this...if you don't have NIGHTSHADE, Discarded Heroes #1, you can buy it (Hey, we got mouths to feed, right?) along with DIGITALIS for a two-in-one price through Christianbook.com!!

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NIGHTSHADE TV/movie rights optioned

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:38:00 +0000

BREAKING NEWS: The TV/movie rights to NIGHTSHADE have
been optioned by Brad Keller's production company. Many thanks to awesome agent Steve Laube for negotiating the deal. We look forward to working with the amazing Lori Twichell of Beyond the Buzz Marketing as we prepare a pitch for a television series about the Discarded Heroes as a military drama.

Interested in investing or sponsoring? Contact Ronie at (ronie at ronie kendig dot com).

Dude! Check it--we're going to be famous. Who do you think will play Max--someone with big fists, obviously.

NIGHTSHADE Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:10:00 +0000

Hey, y'all. Got a trailer for the first book about our team.

I mean, you do realize this stuff is made up, right? Well, the stories are. We aren't. But since we don't want to have to kill you, we try to protect the stu--er, innocent.

Peace.

Not bad, eh?

Eyes Only

noreply@blogger.com (Team Nightshade) — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 19:53:00 +0000

The expose on our team and how it got started is up for preview at NetGalley.com. Book #1, Nightshade, is popping up on the radar of several retailers. Use your gray matter and find it. Support the cause (our cause--OORAH!).

Just remember...this intel is eyes only. For your eyes only.

SitRep 28 July 2009

noreply@blogger.com (Team Nightshade) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:16:00 +0000

Team assembled. Gathering Intel. Awaiting orders.