I've written a book of memior's about some of the calls that I've gone on over the 28 years on a major fire department as a firefighter, a paramedic, and an arson investigator. Some are funny and light, and some will tear your heart out. All are unforgetable to me and I wanted to share them with everyone who may not know just what it takes to be a firefighter and what it really means to "Protect and Serve". I try and bring the reader along with me on each and every call and to paint that picture as we go along. I'm now trying to make a decision as to the best way to publish this project. I have no literary agent to represent me to publishers nor do I have a lot of money to work with right now, and I'm a first time author, but I feel that this story is important and must be told. The work and the long hours along with the trauma and the unthinkable situations that some of these firefighters get into count for a lot of sleepless nights and nightmares that live on with them for years, even arter they retire maybe even a lifetime and they don't complain. I've concidered self publishing, E-books or just building my own web site and selling that way. I need some advice from serious people in the know and am looking forward to any sugestions. Right now I'm looking at a self publishing program which seems to cover most of my needs. I need some direction and some things that I must concider. Please only serious replys. Thank you.
