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Podcast: Interview with Clifton Castleman about the Wilderness First Aid Guide

January 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
Interview: Clif Castleman WFA Guidebook [ 20:55 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

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

 

 

 

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More Advice for Authors from Seth Godin

January 10, 2012 By 2 Comments

Noted book author and marketing expert Seth Godin wrote a post recently, Advice for Authors part 1 and 2. If you are an aspiring book author it is certainly a post worth reading.

He writes, “Blog mentions, on the other hand, matter a lot.”

He does not mention podcasts. I am not sure how much podcasts matter for authors and book sales. I can tell you that Amazon affiliate sales (through my links) of books by authors interviewed on this podcast are low. For most books my affiliate sales are probably in the single digits. A few titles have achieved low double digit sales. What I don’t know is how often a podcast plants a seed for later mention.

If you are an author do podcast appearances matter? Have they helped your sales?

If you are a podcast listener does hearing an author on this or other podcasts influence your purchasing decision?

The market for books by paramedics and EMTs is a micro niche. Maybe 10 books sold through a podcast for this niche is significant. I am not sure.

If you are looking for book ideas I added an Amazon book store recently, EMS Books for your Kindle.

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Podcast: Interview with Russ Reina Author of Moments in the Death of a Flesh Mechanic … a healer’s rebirth

June 10, 2011 By 2 Comments
Russ Reina Interview [ 29:00 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode of the Medical Author Chat Podcast I interview the author of a Moments in the Death of a Flesh Mechanic ... a healers rebirth Russ Reina. We discuss Russ’ start in EMS in the 1970s, his career as a paramedic in Florida and California, and how EMS “exposed him to more things about life and living than he could have imagined.” His exploration of healing arts continued after he EMS career concluded.

The book is a non-fiction account of his own experience. Russ comments that he “writes because I have to.” He started taking notes as a field medic and the book has evolved over the last twenty-five years until its recent publication. We discuss some of the themes of the book including the balance between life and death that paramedics witness and can sometimes alter.

Like all episodes we conclude with the author’s advice for aspiring authors. Russ emphatically encourages you to “START” writing and to “not give up on meaningful themes.”

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E-Book: Self-Reliance from the Domino Project and Other News

May 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Domino Project is releasing a new adaptation of the Ralph Waldo Emerson essay, Self-Reliance. This is the third free Kindle release from the Domino Project in the last couple of months. Previously I was able to download Poke the Box and Do the Work.

Other News

With two business trips this month I have been able to get lots of reading done. In addition to Do the Work, I have also finished Moments in the Death of a Flesh Mechanic,  To the Rescue: Stories from Healthcare Workers at the Scenes of Disasters, 2:46: Aftershocks: Stories from the Japan Earthquake, and Run!: 26.2 Stories of Blisters and Bliss.

These days I am doing about half of my pleasure reading on the Kindle Android app. I actually enjoy reading on the small phone screen and quickly swiping through the pages.

What are your reading now? Share your book recommendations with other readers. Thanks!

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Podcast: Interview with Mike Cyra Author of Emergency Laughter

May 18, 2011 By 1 Comment
Mike Cyra Interview for Medical Author Chat Podcast [ 23:24 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast author Mike Cyra talks about his new book Emergency Laughter. Mike started in EMS in 1980 has worked in a wide variety of EMS and healthcare capacities. He remains active in his local CERT and teaching first aid and CPR.

During our conversation Mike discusses his inspiration to write a book more than 10 years ago and finally finding the time and inspiration to finish the book recently. Mike wanted to concentrate on the humorous side of EMS. We also discuss the writing process, working with a writers’ group and writers.com, and the advantages of self-publishing.

Mike shares his passion for personal and community preparedness and also the lessons he has learned about book marketing.

Show links:

Emergency Laughter website

email Mike at MedicalHumor@earthlink.net

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Podcast: Interview with Barry Bachenheimer author of Please Don’t Dance in My Ambulance

May 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Barry Backenheimer: Please Don't Dance in My Ambulance [ 21:43 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast author, EMT, and educator Barry Bachenheimer talks about his book Please Dont Dance in My Ambulance. Barry has been involved in EMS in New Jersey and New York for more than 20 years. He has also been a school teacher and is working on completing his PhD dissertation.

During our conversation we discuss factors that make a good children’s book, Barry’s advice for aspiring writers, and the EMS Week 2011 theme of Everyday EMS heroes.

Show links:

Facebook page for Please Don’t Dance in my Ambulance

Shakespeare is Less Tragic with EMS Care

Lulu.com

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EMS World Interview with Lt. Michael Morse

May 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment

You can read an interview with Rescuing Providence author, Lt. Michael Morse, at EMSWorld.com. I thought the book was one of the best I have read, but I don’t recall it being particularly humorous … maybe some of the station pranks.

Earlier this year I interviewed Lt. Morse about Rescuing Providence.

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Podcast: Interview with Found Wanting author Sean Fitzmorris

February 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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In this episode of the Medical Author Chat podcast I talk with author Sean Fitzmorris about his book Found Wanting. Sean is a paramedic and nurse. He has worked as an EMT or paramedic since 1991 in private and public EMS systems in New Orleans. He is currently an ICU nurse and has also worked as an Emergency Department RN.

Found Wanting is a fictional story loosely based on Sean’s experiences. Found Wanting started as a series of blog posts that readers encouraged Sean to bring together as a book which is about a serial killer murdering his patients.

During our conversation Sean explains his process for Found Wanting, how it grew out of a series of blog posts, and how he has used social media tools to market and sell the book. Sean’s advice for aspiring writers included a shout out to the excellent book En Route, making your work “readable so anyone can enjoy it,” and “write what you know about things that actually happened.”

Found Wanting is available from Lulu.com, Amazon, and other online book sellers.

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Podcast: Interview with Triumph, Tragedy, and Tedium author Barry Makrewicz

February 21, 2011 By 1 Comment
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Conversation with Firefighter/Paramedic Barry Makrewicz about the book he co-authored Triumph, Tragedy and Tedium: Stories of a Salt Lake City Paramedic/Firefighter, the Sugar House YearsDuring our conversation I learn about how Barry became a firefighter and his path to becoming a paramedic. His goal for the book was to the show the variety of calls a paramedic responds to and write a book about the firefighter/paramedic career that would be interesting to lay people. We also discuss the process of writing the book as a team project with his wife, Laura. Barry also shared advice, based on his experience, about writing a book, publishing, and marketing.

Links:

www.triumphtragedyandtedium.com

Facebook.com/Triumph-Tragedy-Tedium

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Podcast: Interview with Living and Dying with Dignity author Jennifer Jilks

January 26, 2011 By 1 Comment
Medical Author Chat with Jennifer Jilks [ 25:26 ] Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

On this episode of the Medical Author Chat I talk to retired teacher and hospice volunteer about her book Living and Dying with Dignity: A Daughters Journey Through Long-Term Care

The book is a combination of Jennifer’s biographical journey as a daughter caring for her two ailing parents and the switch from adult child to caregiver. It is also a compilation of lessons learned about death and dying and sharing resources related to palliative care. Jennifer wrote the book from the point of view as a teacher.

We finish the conversation with a discussion about the difficulty getting published and how Jennifer used a co-publishing strategy to bring her book to fruition. You can connect with Jennifer on the many blogs she writes:

The book ‘blog’ is simply excerpts: http://livinganddyingwithdignity.blogspot.com/
Ontario Seniors: http://ontarioseniors.blogspot.com/
Thank your teachers: http://thankyourteachers.blogspot.com/
Reflections from Cottage Country: http://mymuskoka.blogspot.com/

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