John B. Kachuba
 

John B. Kachuba

John B. Kachuba's new book is Ghosthunters: On the Trail of Mediums, Dowsers, Spirit Seekers and Other Investigators of America's Paranormal World. He is also the author of Ghosthunting Illinois and Ghosthunting Ohio, How to Write Funny, and Why is this Job Killing Me? (Co-authored with his wife, Mary A. Newman, PhD).

 

John’s short fiction and nonfiction have been widely published in such publications as: Tin House, Hawai’i  Pacific Review, Connecticut Review, Dogwood, Savannah Literary Review, Antioch Review, Poets & Writers, America’s Civil War, Cincinnati Magazine, American Profile, and many others. He has received several awards for his fiction, including the 2004 Dogwood Fiction Prize.

 

He holds advanced degrees in Creative Writing from Antioch University (Yellow Springs, OH) and Ohio University. He has taught writing at both the University of Cincinnati and Ohio University. He is also on the faculty of the Gotham Writers Workshop.

 

John is a noted conference speaker and presenter and has appeared at Wildacres Writing Workshop, Florida Suncoast Writers Conference, Columbus Writers Conference, Erma Bombeck Humor Writing Workshop, Blooming Grove Writers Conference, West Virginia Ghost Hunters and Spirituality Conference, and Haunted America Conference, among others. He has also spoken on many radio and television programs throughout the country and internationally.

 

John lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, with his wife Mary.

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Other Books By John B. Kachuba

 

 

How to Write Funny
 

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Combining classic and original articles with ten full-length interviews from famous (and very funny!) authors, including Dave Barry, P.J. O'Rourke, Jennifer Crusie, Tom Bodett, Bill Bryson, Joe R. Landsdale, Roy Blount Jr. and others, How to Write Funny teaches writers how to sharpen their sense of humor in their writing. Readers will discover how to add humor to any kind of writing from short stories and novels to columns and memoirs and create humorous characters, and dialogue. Kachuba’s light, humorous tone makes the book both an effective teaching tool and a great read.

 

   
Why is this Job Killing Me?
   

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Work Smarter, Work Healthier!

What you don't know about your workplace could kill you. What you learn in this book could save your life.

Recognize the silent killers
Create safer workplace environments
Improve your health and your job performance

Did you know that every nine minutes someone is killed by their job? In this groundbreaking book, two experts in the field of occupational safety tell you what's wrong at the workplace, who is at risk, and what you and your employer can do to create a safer working environment. Learn how to protect yourself from the top ten job-related illnesses and injuries--from respiratory disease to cancer, from reproductive disorders to musculoskeletal injuries and trauma. And discover:

Four steps to risk assessment in the workplace
The easiest method of reducing exposure to toxic substances
How to recognize "sick building syndrome" and what to do about it
How to prevent back injuries, sprains, strains, inflammations, and dislocations

It's all here in the book that offers real solutions for real problems that affect you on--and off--the job. You'll find practical--and legal--know-how, suggestions for employers, a complete list of occupational health resources with addresses and Web sites, and more.

About the Authors:
The husband and wife team of John Kachuba and Mary Newman together have over twenty-five years of combined professional experience in the field of occupational safety and health.
Mary Newman received her doctorate in industrial hygiene. Before founding Healthcare Environments, Inc., an international safety and health consulting company based in Cincinnati, Ohio, she was a commissioned officer in the Public Health Service station with the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. She is the author of numerous NIOSH documents.
 

   

 

 

 

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