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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
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.
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.
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
In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I talk to Clif Castleman, WEMT, about The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid. We discuss his background as an Eagle Scout, American Red Cross instructor, volunteer EMT, and degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management from Penn State University. Clif is a founder of the Center for Wilderness Safety and also works as a safety ranger with the National Park Service in Virginia.
The Comprehensive Guide to Wilderness First Aid is a compact book meant to fit in a first aid kit and be accessible and easy to understand by the reader. The book and the Wilderness First Aid course are used by Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, SAR professionals, Sierra Club leaders, and outdoor enthusiasts.
We also discuss Clif’s process for writing the book and his experience publishing with Lulu.com.
Buy the book, take a course, and learn more from any of these links:
WFABook.com
RestockYourKit.com
WildSafe.org – Center for Wilderness Safety
Facebook.com/WFABook
Happy New Year!
A few days ago I read about the 12 n ’12 Reading Challenge on the Books on the Nightstand Blog.
Are you ready for a 2012 reading challenge. These are my ideas, but you are welcome to come up with your own 12 n ’12 reading challenge.
1. 12 books written by paramedics
2. 12 EMS World or JEMS continuing education articles
3. 12 books written by authors from your service area
4. 12 books about the history of your city, region, or state
5. 12 books from any genre on an eReader
6. 12 books from any genre in hardcover or softcover
7. 12 chapters in your paramedic or EMT textbook
8. 12 journal articles on a hot topic like capnography, airway management, or pain management
9. 12 blog posts from the archives at theEMTSpot.com, theHappyMedic.com, or the AmbulanceDriverFiles.com
10. 12 books in a 2nd language
11. 12 books on leadership, management, or teaching
12. 12 books on computer programming, accounting, or graphic design
What are your ideas for a 12 n ’12 challenge?
Millions and millions of the Kindle Fire were opened on Christmas morning. I have been enjoying my Kindle Fire
Three ways to get the most out of your Kindle Fire.
1. Check out Digital Books from your local or regional library. I check out books, including new releases, from the Wisconsin Public Library Consortium. I receive an email when a book I have held is available and ready for download. The link takes me to Amazon and I can download the book to my Kindle device or Smartphone with the Kindle App.
2. Select one Kindle book for free each month. I used this feature to read the first two books in the Hunger Games triology. In early January I will be eligible to download my next free book. Browse Kindle eBooks
3. Download a free app everyday from the Amazon android app store. One of my daily website visits is the Amazon android app store. A paid app is offered for free everyday. I have downloaded some of my favorite apps, like the ad free version of TripIt, and on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day I was able to download interactive books, Charlie Brown Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, for my kids. Browse the Amazon Android App Store
Between the free apps and cost free library downloads my Kindle Fire will have paid for itself in early 2012.
How are you getting the most out of your Kindle Fire?
Responding, the second book, from EMT and author Michael Morse is now available at EmergencyStuff.com. There is not a Kindle version available yet but I imagine it will be available soon.
Mr. Morse is the author of the phenomenal book, Rescuing Providence
Listen to a previous episode of the Medical Author Chat about Rescuing Providence.
If you have already read Responding I would welcome a review post for the Medical Author Chat.
Thanks.
A colleague is looking for books about EMS in Latin America. Do you know of any?
My Kindle Fire arrives today!
It has been a couple of quiet months at the Medical Author Chat. I have been busy reading (lots of non-EMS books), writing at (EverydayEMSTips.com) and traveling (Pinnacle EMS, EMS World Expo, and NAEMSE Symposium). Note: most of the links in this post are Amazon Affiliate links.
We’re Not Leaving
I have an interview scheduled with Dr. Benjamin Luft about the book he has compiled/edited called We're Not Leaving
Kindle Fire
I followed yesterday’s news conference about the Kindle Fire and took the plunge this morning and pre-ordered. I don’t currently own a tablet. Are you going to buy the Flame? I don’t normally buy first generation products at their launch so I ordered with a bit of apprehension. I am expecting delivery just before Thanksgiving. If all goes well I will receive it just before hunting season and will be reading and browsing on the Kindle Fire from my tree stand.
Have you read any great books lately?
I use the LinkedIn.com reading list by Amazon to keep a running list of what I am reading and share my quick book reviews. I also like watching other people’s lists to learn about new books. Some of the books I have read in late summer and early fall:
Enchantment
End Malaria
Nothing to Lose, Everything to Gain
Read This Before Our Next Meeting
Anything You Want
Thunder Dog
Thanks for your continuing support of the podcast and interest in books!
Thanks to the Kaplan publishing free ebook promotion I am reading En Route: A Paramedics Stories of Life, Death, and Everything in Between
I am reading the Kindle edition, available at no cost for a limited time. Since I have been travelling I have been reading using the Kindle Android App on my HTC hero. I am enjoying reading on my phone more than I thought I would.
Thanks Kelly and Kaplan for the free book.
