Medical Author Chat

Rescuing Providence is Looking for Likes

Greg Friese — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:24:00 +0000

Michael Morse, author of Rescuing Providence and Responding EMS, is looking for likes on the post “For John and Kellie.”

Click over to Rescuing Providence, like the post, and read the stories of John and Kellie.

Links for Books by Paramedics and New Book Review

Greg Friese — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:44:06 +0000

Paramedic and author Laura Kendall shared with me recently, “I’m happy to announce that my newest novel previously only available on kindle and nook as an ebook is now a full length paperback! A Simple Case of Revenge ( the sequel to A Simple Case of Suicide) is available from Amazon (affiliate link).”

Read a review of Moments in the Death of a Flesh Mechanic … a healer’s rebirth by Russ Reina.

Listen to Laura and Russ on the Medical Author Chat podcast.

Book Review: 2 Weeks a Year

Greg Friese — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:15:32 +0000

I posted a review for 2 Weeks a Year Finding Humor in Iraq at Everyday EMS Tips. I enjoyed this book and have an interview scheduled with the author.

King Frog: 100 of the Best Group Games Ever Played

Greg Friese — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:53 +0000

My friend Mike Kinziger asked for my help spreading word about his book, King Frog: 100 of the Best Group Games Ever Played. This book is perfect for summer camps, physical education teachers, after school programs, recreation agencies, church groups, and scout troops. I sent a copy to my friends at Camp Manito-wish.

Learn about the book and purchase at KingFrogBook.com.

Free Books Today from Self Publishing Expert Jim Kukral

Greg — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 12:15:29 +0000

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:

1. Write A F*$%ing Book Already - The Insider's Guide To Increasing Your Sales & Improving Your Career With A Book

2. The Ultimate Digital Book Promotion Handbook - The Authors Guide To Finding Places To Promote Your Book Online

If you are looking for a great book to read check out the Medical Author Chat EMS Books for your Kindle store.

Review: Paramedic Buff to Burnt

Greg — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 01:30:06 +0000

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.

Responding: Order Now

Greg — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:00:42 +0000

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.

Book: 2 Weeks a Year? Finding Humor while deployed to Iraq

Greg — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:24:46 +0000

While aimlessly browsing through the books available in the Kindle owner’s lending library I found 2 Weeks a Year?. (Amazon Affiliate Link)

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?

Writers on Writing and a Little More

Greg — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 23:48:03 +0000

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.

Podcast: Interview with Linda Willing about On the Line

Greg — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:00:12 +0000

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. In our conversation Linda tells us about her career in the fire service and current work as a fire department consultant and trainer. As a co-founder of the organization “Women in the Fire Service” Linda has always had an interest in telling the stories of women firefighters.

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.