So…What’s YOUR Story?

The Invitation
By Jim Kuiken

I’ve been writing a lot of stuff in the last 4 years, and have gotten a LOT of great comments and feedback.  People read what I write… and that always surprises me, but also honors what I write about…

So that got me to thinking – all the folks who read my articles (and free sample chapters of my current book “The Making of a Warrior) – and who’ve made comments and who have written back ALSO have lots of stories!  (Well DUH Kuiken!  Took you this long to figure that out?)
This year I’d like to start out by reaching out to you!  I’ve seen and read some of those stories, so here’s your invitation.  I’d like all of you who have a story or stories to send them in to me!

Don’t worry if you think they’re not “professional”, just make them real – what happened or what you feel.  Funny incidents.  Tough times.  Tales from the ‘front lines’, personal stories, whatever…just send them!

As I’ve mentioned before, here’s what I write about (which also happens to be what my “Bekker” series of books are about – both the 5 book Warrior mini-series and the 5 book Protector mini-series).  If you find yourself or anyone you know in any of these categories – I want to hear from you!

• National Defense
  • Military and military related subjects
  • Field Intelligence Operations

• Homeland Security
  • Federal law enforcement
  • National and Regional intelligence service
  • First Responders
    • State, County and Local law enforcement
    • State, County and Local firefighters
    • Emergency Medical Services – both in the field and in the emergency rooms (EMT’s and Paramedics; Emerg. Nurses, Doctors and Staff)

• Government
  • National Political Operations and Campaigns (not National “Politics”)
  • Federal Government Operations (not issues with any Administration)

• Leadership and Management

• The effects that Service (military / intelligence operations, first responders, etc.) has on our Veterans, Servicemembers, and all those who serve us and our Country – as well as their families. 

• And last, but not least…various aspects of writing and publishing.
  
  

You may have seen some of the “guest posts” that I’ve published on my site over the years.  Outstanding posts from other folks, just like you!  Just a couple of examples of my favorites are ones by my friends Rick Smith (K9 Protocol – What Do You Do?), Dale Dye (The 2000 Yard Stare) and Scott Attenborough, who has written so many insightful articles I can’t list them all here…but if you go to my post I Just Keep Telling Myself “I’m a Writer”, you’ll see a list of them at the bottom – very helpful if you want to be a writer – or just want to tell your story, write blog posts, etc.!

If you are (or are related to or know) anyone in the military, a veteran, law enforcement, firefighter, emergency medical services, or anyone who serves others, and because of that service, places their own life or well-being at risk…I WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!


We will be looking at the stories you send in, and hope to publish some of them on my webpage and other sites (which puts them directly in front of 7K(+) readers nationally, and potentially many more indirectly).

You can submit your story or your contact information here, or go to the “Contact” page on my website – JamesKuiken.com.

So, here’s your invitation!!  Don’t overthink it, don’t hesitate, just sit down and write it!  Send it in, and let’s show the rest of the world what’s important, funny, heartbreaking, etc. for you – and to all of us.  I can’t wait to hear your story!

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