Disclaimer
There's a big difference between publishing and not publishing.
Publishing takes determination and ACTION.
For more than 2 years my Afghanistan memoir was no more than a manuscript in a three-ring binder. And NOW (Aug 2016) I'm publishing it!
This eBook series is not the first-cut draft v.0.5, but you, reader, may notice that the copy is not buffed to a perfectly polished finish.
The .pdf eBook files had to be compressed, which compromised image quality. (When I figure out a way to compress an image without sacrificing resolution, I'll update the postings!) Another note about the pictures: though many pictures are fantastic, some would benefit from a bit of Photoshop magic. (Over time, I do plan to get to this.)
Thanks to lessons from my internet marketing guru Angus Moloney, I learned to be bold and to embrace the concept of MVP--minimum viable product. AND I learned that the Internet offers incredible opportunities for "split testing" and revision. I know now that the self-publishing--DIY publishing-- offers a dynamic, energized environment for learning and growing together. (Shout out here to the support team (especially Mark Bangerter) at ClickFunnels for excellent training and assistance and to Telly Ipock of Linear Tech N.C. for her help recovering ABEM's portfolio.)
eBOOK SERIES - VOLUMES
Orientation
Prelude- 29 April 2012
Book 1 - The Back Story: How I Got to Now
Book 2 - Pre-deployment
Part 1- "Is that so?" S.A.P. PreDeployment Training Essays
Part 2 -Travel to the Dasht-e Margo
Book 3 - Deployment
Part 1- Being There
Part 2- Working There
Book 4 - Reintegration
Part 1- Leaving There
Part 2-Being Here
Book 5 - Separation
Book 6 - Executive Summary
Lessons Learned: The Game Has Changed
COIN and Water 101