How many Veterans would be interested in having their stories published in a book?

MAJ Scott Meehan — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:45:15 -0500

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 12:50 PM

MSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:50:41 -0500

Sure, but being Preventive Medicine, my stories wouldn't be all that interesting. Some are a bit on the funny side for verbal story telling, but not really worthy for print.

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Feb 29 at 2016 12:50 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:50:46 -0500

I might be interested in having part of my 34 years in the military covered in a book MAJ Scott Meehan. Certain parts could never be included for security reasons and many others might bore people to tears.

Response by SSG Audwin Scott made Feb 29 at 2016 12:58 PM

SSG Audwin Scott — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 12:58:17 -0500

Sure, what would I need to do?

Response by SGT William Howell made Feb 29 at 2016 1:15 PM

SGT William Howell — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:15:30 -0500

Oh I got stories. I showed up in 2004 in Iraq just as the war was winding down. Being a full time police officer in the civilian world, I got tasked with training the Iraqi Police because the State Dept did not have enough civilian police instructors . I hitch hiked all over Iraq to get from place to place.

Response by SP5 Mark Kuzinski made Feb 29 at 2016 1:20 PM

SP5 Mark Kuzinski — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:20:13 -0500

I only spent 3 years in the army - but the stories I could tell. Then again, I think I will! I started writing last spring and I think it's time to take up the pen again and continue! Thanks for the post.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 1:34 PM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 13:34:48 -0500

As long as I remained anonymous, and it was in a collection of other vets stories.

Response by PO2 Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 2:28 PM

PO2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:28:47 -0500

Definitely

Response by SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA made Feb 29 at 2016 2:54 PM

SGT Steven Eugene Kuhn MBA — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 14:54:02 -0500

My story is in a book and it was a best seller...UNFORTUNATELY only in the German language...I have the English translation ready for an audio book, just have not gotten around to it...
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Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 29 at 2016 5:55 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 17:55:54 -0500

Most stories would be like in the Army now then Blackhawk down.

Response by SGM Mikel Dawson made Feb 29 at 2016 8:43 PM

SGM Mikel Dawson — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 20:43:56 -0500

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Response by SSG James Bigbie made Feb 29 at 2016 10:37 PM

SSG James Bigbie — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 22:37:52 -0500

Might be interesting, especially the last couple of months.

Response by Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2016 5:30 AM

Lt Col Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 05:30:13 -0500

My book would be called Three Cups of Tea and a Shot of Whiskey.

Response by Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA made Mar 1 at 2016 8:42 AM

Lt Col Timothy Parker, DBA — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 08:42:36 -0500

I think I would do that. I have some stories related to the close of the Cold War (UN-Korea, INF Treaty, and NATO stuff) that might be interesting.

Response by MAJ Scott Meehan made Mar 1 at 2016 3:32 PM

MAJ Scott Meehan — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 15:32:36 -0500

Based on the number of responses received in the last 24 hours, I am highly encouraged to proceed as planned with the PTSIO Publishing service. Veterans and family members who wish to have their writings published with PTSIO Publishing will take the first step by going to the PTSIO.org website. There, you have the opportunity to subscribe to the newsletter (first one due out next week) describing services provided, goals, calls to action, contests, and many other things. The bottom line is that you will have your writings published.

Chances are, unless you are a famous General (Powell, Franks, Schwarzkopf), you will never have the opportunity to publish your story, whether as a memoir or work of fiction. PTSIO Publishing will afford you this opportunity. Once subscribed to the newsletter (free), you will be added to a list and given directions to launch your publishing process. Services include professional coaching, editing, cover design, website and of course publishing, both hard copy and ebooks. The newsletter will contain the links to partnering consulting sites for free consultation on your personal writing project.

Sincerely,
Scott A. Meehan
USA, MAJ (Ret.)

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 1 at 2016 11:09 PM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 01 Mar 2016 23:09:43 -0500

Well sir, the last year I was still in was the worst all because of my chain of command who failed me and I wouldn't want that out because I loved the army

Response by MAJ Scott Meehan made Mar 3 at 2016 8:48 AM

MAJ Scott Meehan — Thu, 03 Mar 2016 08:48:42 -0500

For all of those who may be indecisive about moving forward with this project or those of you who may be interested in this project and have not already done so, the first step is easy and free. You would go to PTSIO.org and subscribe to the newsletter. No other obligations. Once you have completed this, you will receive a response as follows:

"Thank you for subscribing to the PTSIO newsletter. We are excited to launch a new publishing company, PTSIO Publishing, to promote the writings of any veterans and family members who wish to see their stories published in a book. Next week will be the first issue of the newsletter and it will contain further guidance and a step-by-step sequential process for your journey ahead with publishing your book. We appreciate your interest and for the moment, your patience as we progress as Trailblazers through the crowded literary landscape."

I highly encourage veterans and family members to "get your story out there." Big publishing companies are only wanting to hear famous Generals or Navy Seals right now. The military is made up of far more than those two categories. For example, we only received a glimpse of what the family goes through in the film, "American Sniper," but it was very impactful.

Write On!

Scott Meehan

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made Mar 4 at 2016 7:37 AM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 07:37:53 -0500

Definitely we all have knowledge and life lessons that may help others and future generations

Response by Kanika Misra made Mar 4 at 2016 2:23 PM

Kanika Misra — Fri, 04 Mar 2016 14:23:17 -0500

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Response by MAJ Scott Meehan made Mar 15 at 2016 7:26 PM

MAJ Scott Meehan — Tue, 15 Mar 2016 19:26:51 -0400

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