Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Help! A Humble Solicitation....

Would/could anybody help me with the last legs of the story of Alex and Lily?
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I am in need of:

1. EMT knowledge of an auto accident/ambulance scene, including how the Jaws of Life works and who does them, how the EMT's would remove Lily from her crumpled front seat, etc.
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2. Endorsements for the back book cover and front pages : I can't promise every comment will make it to print, but if you've read the story and could kindly offer a sentence or two about why you might have liked it, I'd be very appreciative. You can leave your comment here, or e-mail me at karenjasper@comcast.net.
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The title is official: The Light Stays On
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I don't believe I would have completed this book, let alone ready to publish it, if it weren't for my blog friends and the incredible support I've received. Thank you.

6 comments:

  1. Here, the jaws of like are operated by the fire department personnel. When they respond to a motor vehicle accident there is always at least a pumper truck and an amublance. I don't really know the workings of it but as an emergency trauma nurse it was always an indication of the severity of injuries.

    As far as your story goes I would say it is a tragic love story all around that will keep you thinking about it long after you have put the book down.

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  2. The title is brilliant!!!

    I can't wait to get my hands on a copy of the book :-D

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  3. ces, this is very sweet of you.

    miladysa, thank you thank you!

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  4. *Great* title!! You might want to talk to local EMT's or emergency responders about the jaws-of-life. I love the research that come with books ... I'll be watching a herd of dairy cows get milked soon to help with Shane and Elizabeth. :)

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  5. melissa, i love the research too. i've loved everything about this process except my updated crash course in proper punctuation. the quotes and question marks get tricky!

    :)

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  6. I agree to talk to the fire personnel - or perhaps there is an instructional video on YouTube.

    and for the other...

    I am a terrible writer and don't know how to express myself in words. Somehow, because everyone was so real...so human...the book touched a deep chord in me. Such real, human, wonderful love between those two.

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