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Jim Kukral, internet marketing and self-publishing expert, writes “All of my books are free today only. Grab a copy of each one for your Kindle or Kindle app here.”
I have read many of Jim’s books and recommend his work highly for any medical author considering self-publishing. I just added these two books to my Kindle:
If you are looking for a great book to read check out the Medical Author Chat EMS Books for your Kindle store.
Read a review of Paramedic Buff to Burnt by George Steffensen at the EduMedic Blog.
Also you can listen to my December, 2010 conversation with George in the Medical Author Chat archives.
George was also featured recently as an Everyday EMS Athlete.
Michael Morse, author of Rescuing Providence and Responding EMS, shares that the first edition of Responding EMS is nearly sold-out.
I really liked this book and will be posting a review soon.
Order a copy from Amazon.com.
While aimlessly browsing through the books available in the Kindle owner’s lending library I found 2 Weeks a Year?
The cover photo, of a soldier in front of an Army ambulance, caught my eye. After reading the free preview I learned the author, Trent Cherin, was a combat medic deployed to Iraq. I am now quickly reading through SSG Cherin’s stories that were originally written for friends and family. I am enjoying his first person account and looking forward to reading the complete book.
The sub-genre of Iraq war EMS literature is one of my favorites. Other books I have read include:
What other titles should I read in this genre?
Michael Morse shares an article he wrote on writing for Writer Magazine in 2008.
Peter Canning shares praise for the Rogue Medic. I also really appreciate his shout out for the Medical Author Chat. Thanks!
The EduMedic, Brian Lilley, has posted a review of A Paramedic’s Story: Life, Death, and Everything in Between.
Maybe one of these EMS writers is cranking away on the next Hunger Games.
In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I talk to retired Firefighter and Fire Officer Linda Willing about On the Line: Women Firefighters Tell Their Stories
On the Line was created from more than 80 interviews that Linda conducted in early 2011. She use her professional network and social networks to recruit women firefighters, many of whom she has never met face to face, to tell their stories. The interviews in On the Line are thematically arranged and tell the stories in the interviewees own words.
At the end of the conversation we talk about Linda’s advice for aspiring writers, how she conducted the interviews, and her hopes for who reads the book. She shares that the book is for anyone with an interest in emergency services, but she especially wants “young women that are considering a career in the fire service” to read On the Line.
Linda is available for speaking events and training. Connect with her at Real World Training.
For many authors an appearance on the Medical Author Chat podcast is an opportunity to connect with readers, share why they wrote their book, and to, hopefully, sell some copies of their book. Podcast appearances are just one of many opportunities for book promotion.
If you are a medical author or an aspiring author you might want to check out The Ultimate Digital Book Promotion Handbook - The Authors Guide To Finding Places To Promote Your Book Online
The Downwind Walk: A USAR Paramedic’s Experiences after the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 is now available in e-book format. Get the details on how to order your copy in hardcover or as an e-book from my good friend Steve Kanarian.
I am also the proud owner of a signed copy of the Downwind Walk that Steve gave me a few weeks ago at EMS Today. I can’t wait to start reading the Downwind Walk but first I need to finish Responding and Mortal Men.
I will have Steve on a future episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast.
In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I speak with Dr. Todd Baker about his experience as an emergency physician at the 82nd Combat Support Hospital in Iraq that he chronicled in his book Baghdad E.R.: 15 Minutes
In our conversation we discuss Dr. Baker’s background in medicine, how he ended up deploying to Iraq, and his ongoing involvement in emergency medicine in Branson, Missouri. We also learned about Dr. Baker’s involvement in an episode of Untold Stories of the ER on TLC which you can watch on March 14, 2012.
At the end of the episode Dr. Baker shares his advice for aspiring authors. His encouragement is simple, “Go for it!” He believes we all have stories to tell.
10% of sales from Baghdad E.R. will go to the Wounded Warrior Project.
Connect with Dr. Baker at BaghdadER.com or email him at toobaker at baghdader dot com
CB Garris author of MOSIn this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I speak with paramedic and author C.B. Garris about his book Member of the Service
C.B. began his EMS career in high school and worked in New York City EMS which eventually became FDNY EMS. M.O.S. was inspired by the events of 9/11 and the media coverage of the aftermath which gave little attention to EMTs and Paramedics.
M.O.S. was written in a 2 month span and C.B. explains that the book “poured out his head” as he aimed to give a face and name to the people of EMS. In our discussion learn more about the book and how it was written.
Like all episode of the Medical Author Chat C.B. shares advice for aspiring authors. He explains that we all have “something to offer” and to “do it” without hesitation. We wrap up with some real specific tips.
Connect with C.B. at C.B.Garris.com
