Writing is an act of celebration. In all my books, I’m celebrating something—whether it’s grizzly bears, the Himalayas, or the paramedic experience – Kevin Grange

Join host Emy Digrappa on Winds of Change as she sits down with award-winning author, paramedic, and firefighter Kevin Grange. In this episode, Kevin shares his journey from the landscapes of New Hampshire to the adrenaline-filled streets of Los Angeles as a paramedic—and how these experiences shaped his storytelling.

His latest book, Grizzly Confidential, where Kevin explores the hidden world of grizzly bears, challenging myths and revealing their surprising intelligence, complex social behaviors, and critical role in the ecosystem. From bear encounters in Alaska’s untamed wilderness to the ethical dilemmas of human-bear coexistence in places like Yellowstone, Kevin offers a fresh perspective on these majestic predators.

Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, an aspiring writer, or simply curious about the intersection of adventure and conservation, this episode shares Kevin’s passion for the wild and his journey into writing.

Resources:

1. Kevin Grange’s Books:
   • Beneath Blossom Rain (about trekking in Bhutan)

   • Lights and Sirens (paramedic school in LA)

   • Grizzly Confidential (his latest, on grizzly bears)

• Doug and Lynn Seus (trainers of Bart the Bear, the grizzly from The Edge)

• National Parks/Reserves mentioned:
  • Yellowstone National Park

  • Grand Teton National Park

  • Katmai National Park, Alaska (Brooks Falls)

  • McNeil River State Game Sanctuary, Alaska

• Instagram: @kevin.m.grange

• Website: kevingrange.com

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