Joel Shulkin, MD MPH

He doesn’t even remember his own real name.

Seven Mistakes Authors Make in Writing Medical Scenes • Career Authors Many authors continue to make the same mistakes in writing medical scenes. Thriller author Dr. Joel Shulkin tells how to avoid the most common ones.

Do your research! Because someone will know if you've got the facts wrong. Here's an example of medical goofs frequently made by writers careerauthors.com/seven-mistak... @drjoelshulkin.bsky.social #writingtips #writingqs #authorlife #writingcommunity #skywriters

Just finding out Bluesky banned Vance within 5 minutes and that was enougu to make me want to be more active on this platform.

I’m not sure why anyone is surprised Pete Hegseth couldn’t keep a lid on classified military information. He couldn’t keep a lid on a bottle of vodka.

“Yes, I 🍇ed her but I paid her off to keep quiet so she’s the one who’s wrong by breaking that contract!”

Blurbs for #SpontaneousRemission:

"A life and death race against time and inconceivable evil" -Heather Gudenkauf
"Prepare to be captivated and shocked"-Pat Gussin
"A brilliant tome of science vs faith" - Jaime Lyn Hendricks
"An addictive read that won't let you go or let you down." - Gabriel Valjan

Because of course they did.
MAGA has cornered the market on projection as a psychological defense.

Hand holding a paperback with a woman on the cover split, left side looking clear and right side affected by scleroderma. Title Spontnaeous Remission.

Just arrived!

So RFK Jr is going to be confirmed, along with Dr Oz.

Science folks, do we have any plan at this point?

Comic book cover of Heroic Measures with shadowy Hulklike being in foreground, autopsy table in misground, and two medical examiners in background.

Hey there! I checked your commission prices. How much would you charge for a more detailed (and of course, better) version of this?

Now is the time to stand up and fight for books and for education. The administration’s new DOE supports book bans, the 1st step toward controlling what is taught to match the Party’s views. Fight book bans at the local level, and fight to protect education at all levels.

U.S. MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS/HEALTHCARE WORKERS:
Use this form to contact your senator, especially if they are on the Senate Finance Committee or the HELP Committee, to urge them to vote AGAINST the confirmation of RFK Jr as Secretary of Health & Human Services.

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If you’re in the medical field and what’s happening right now to the NIH, CDC, and HHS doesn’t bother you in the slightest bit, never speak to me again.

Fascism is not a form of autism.

Mlk Jr wearing a dark suit with chin held high on right side of image. On left side quote: “We need leaders not in love with money, but in love with justice. Not in love with public but in love with humanity.” -Martin Luther King Jr

Judge Merchan, wagging his finger: “You’ve been very naughty. Don’t do it again. You’re free to go.”

Trump: “No president has ever been persecuted like I have.”

We are a very divided country but I think the one thing we can all agree on is that both the final seasons of Umbrella Academy and of Lost sucked.

I noticed I suddenly have over a thousand followers so just so you all know I post about healthcare, books (especially thrillers) and bookish stuff, neurodivergence, civil rights, and random humor. Not necessarily in that order.

Elon is what would have happened if, instead of losing his parents and getting stranded in the desert with an open chest wound, Tony Stark had just been an insufferable whiny prick.

I’ve officially deleted both of my X accounts and it feels so good!

She’s not even a bit concerned this time.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone who believes in science.

Happy turkey with Happy Thanksgiving Day above, three autumn leaves on each side of the text. On the left is a message saying Thankful for You with pumpkins on each side. At the bottom in scripture it says “Wishing you all a happy and healthy day”.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Or, as they say in the rest of the world, happy Thursday.

I enjoy the whole series but agree with W&G as best individual book🤭

Please tell him to make a new official account e.g. ProfPeterHotez@bluesky...

Post a ship that’s neither Star Wars nor Star Trek.

Book cover of the thriller novel Heroic Measures and a Winner award label.

I’m elated to announce that Heroic Measures has been named MILITARY THRILLER OF 2024 by BestThrillers.com! So excited to be recognized among great thriller authors. Check out the full list on their site & get your copy at authorjoelshulkin.com/heroic-measu...

The “doctors” defending him are also quacks. And by the way, Vinay is here on Bluesky. Although he only has 100 followers. I preemptively blocked him.

BREAKING:

Matt Gaetz, failing to break into the major league, returns to the minors.

Congrats Henry! And let me say I’m so glad you made the switch from X to Bluesky. I would’ve missed your posts since I abandoned the Xhithole.