Our Authors

These fine folks have contributed their sweat and tears in the service of their fellow man as Providers. Now they also share their thoughs and ideas on The Blunt Side of the Needle. Get to know these brilliant and thoughtful people. Send them a message of encouragement and support. 

Danny, Ambulance Driver

Danny is a Paramedic and Pre-Hospital provider who has worked everything from busy metropolitin areas to extended stents into the third world providing both basic and advanced care.  His wit and engadging writing style is well matched with is vast experience and lessons hard learned.  He is a genuinely good man, a leader in his field, and exactly the guy you want in and emergency or at a party. 

Tracie Ann Stiers

Tracie has been a Paramedic, Emergency Nurse, and now a Flight Nurse. Her experience and expertise is matched only by her heartfelt love of life and people.  She has see much, loved much, and knows the sting of life's loss. Her genuine and approachable nature comes out in her writing, a character trait that has given her a wealth of amazing opportunities to make a difference in the world. 

Christina Long

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Shirley Long

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Jacqueline Jenkins

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