December 2, 2008

On November, 4, 2008, the nation made history. I had anticipated a long night, but President-elect Obama's victory was swift. I'm prayerful that Mr. Obama will finish the course God has called him to do.
I hope everyone had a blessed Thanksgiving filled with food, fellowship, and love. As an author, I am blessed to have the support my bookclub, Glory Girls St. Louis.
They were present at my first 2008 St. Louis signing and the romance party. If only every author had this type of encouragement.
Also during November, Talk to Me hit two bestseller's categories on amazon for a day: African-American and Christian romance. The excitement was short-lived, but I'll take it. Yahoo!!I enjoyed four interviews in November.
**The Renee Bobb show. Since I had mixed up my interview date, I was at a noisy, public location---the YMCA--for a book event. Kudos to the host, Renee Bobb, who went on with the show despite the distraction. Listeners could hear cover model, Fred Williams, in the background, barking out orders like a drill sergrant while instructing his kick-boxing class. Shake your head and listen on The Renee Bobb Show.
**Next, I was a guest on Minister Celeste Kelley 's Write the Vision Show on WHPR 88.1 FM in Highland Park, Michigan. She has been in my corner since Guilty of Love was released last year. www.blogtalkradio.com/write-the-vision.
**I enjoyed a tele-conference call with Missy and the Reader's Paradise Bookclub from Chicago. It was enlightening and encouraging to hear what readers interpret from my characters and stories.
**I finished up the month with an interview with Tyora "Ty" Moody. Besides my writing career, we talked about my favorite subject--genealogy.
Visit www.writtenvoicespodcast.com.Or go to my website WWW.PATSIMMONS.NET.INTERVIEWS_REVIEWS.HTML

Attention: I need your help in setting up my 2009 tour schedule for January/February. It's a toss up between the Houston/Dallas area and Birmingham/Mobile/Montgomery area. If anybody has e-mail addresses for bookclubs in those cities, please pass it on. Their support would determine a successful signing at their local bookstores.Email at patLsimmons@yahoo.com. In the subject line, type Texas or Alabama.

SPECIAL THANKS TO "TEAM SIMMONS"This is a group of special people who diligently travel and assist me at my book signings. They are responsible for making sure my sales are the best they can be: Kerry Simmons, Fred Williams, A.J., and Mr. & Mrs. Sturdivant.May God bless them for all they do!Check out the pictures from the November's events, including the four in Chicago at photos.patsimmons.net
Another review on Talk to Me: A very good read with an atypical leading man, November 20, 2008 Mackenzie and Noel's story is largely satisfying with the many twists and turns you expect of a good story. This is a pleasing Christian fiction novel with a fair balance of scripture, romance and story telling. I like the fact that parts are told from Noel's perspective and parts from Mackenzie's voice. I don't think you'll be disappointed at all with this story that has intriguingly different aspects from a run of the mill story - starting with an atypical, yet highly inviting male lead. Reviewed by BMAR.Read more at www.patsimmons.net/INTERVIEWS_Reviews/html
December Book signings
Monday, December 15, 4-6 pm
Ferguson Municipal Public Library
(Home of characters Parke & Cheney)
35 N. Florissant, Rd, Ferguson, MO
314-521-4820
Saturday, December 13, 2-4 pm
Books-a-Million
St. Louis Mills
Hazelwood, MO
314-227-5263
Friday, December 19, 6-8 pm
Main Street Books
307 South Main Street
In historic St. Charles, MO
636-949-0105

What do you get when you mix chocolate-covered strawberries and a saxophonist?
Pat's Christian Romance Party!
Check out the pictures from Not Just A Bookstore at photos.patsimmons.net.
Also meet Mary L. Wilson, Author of "Ghetto Luv, & Still Ghetto...S
aturday December 6, 2008 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m at Not Just A Bookstore.
For other events, contact Richard or Connie 314-361-9955 or visitwww.notjustabookstore.net.

This month's inspirational poem was a personal letter to God.Submitted by Melissa Hubbard, one of my bookclub members. The author is unknown.
Thank you God.
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Until Next time, Be Blessed Always

A letter to God

DEAR GOD:
I want to thank You for what you have already done.
I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me; I am thanking you right now.. I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears ; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet; I am going to thank you right now.
I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job; I am going to thank you right now. I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief; I am thanking you right now.
I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed; I am thanking you right now. I am thanking you because I am alive. I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.
I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles. I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to do more and do better. I'm thanking you because FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me

November 1, 2008 Newsletter

Welcome to the first day of November!
Don't forget to get out and vote on Tuesday.
Please don't let the weather or long lines keep you away.
Please note a misleading flyer is circulating across the country and reported by CBS Evening News.
It states because of the expected record turnout Republicans should vote on the 4th and Democrats should vote on Wednesday, Nov. 5th--DON'T BE FOOLED....GO OUT AND VOTE ON NOVEMBER 4TH.
You may want to go online and download a copy of the ballot issues to save time.Talk to Me had an early release the week of October 22, 2008.
I started off my book tour in Knoxville, TN. The next day, my husband and I drove to Greensboro, NC.
Later that same day, I sign copies of my books at Ideas Coffee Shop. More on that trip below.
***Harris Communications is considering Talk to Me for its catalog geared for Deaf and hearing impaired customers. I'll keep you posted.
RSVP FOR MY ROMANCE PARTY... fun, food, prizes, refreshments, and romance with a Christian theme...no erotica in the building. If you can't come, send a spy.

I was honored to receive my first review of Talk to Me from a reader, Leslie Hudson, in Baltimore, MD:Leslie Hudson said: October 22nd, 2008 8:17 pm.Hi Pat, I just read Talk to Me! What an awesome story. You had me laughing out loud. You are definitely gifted to write! And the end - to funny! Blessings to you & thanks again.

If you're near, stop by the following signing. Cover model, Fred Williams, will make an appearance and also sign copies of MY book, although Fred thinks the novel is about him:

Wednesday, October 29, 2008Featured author on http://www.rhondamcknight.blogspot.com/

Saturday, November 1, 2008, 1-3 pm(EST)
Moments with Mary Radio interview & book signinghttp://www.umslradio.com/
Sunday, November 2, 2008, 1-3 pm
Barnes & Noble
13995 New Halls Ferry Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 830-355040 BOOKS ORDERED
Friday, November 7, 2008, 6-8 pm
R.S.V.P for my ROMANCE PARTY/Book Release. You don't want to miss it!!
Not Just A Bookstore
5892 Delmar Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63112
314-361-9955
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 2-5 pm
Books-A-MillionSt. Louis Mills
Hazelwood, MO 63042314-227-5263
Sunday, November 9, 2008, about 1:30 pm
Bethesda Temple Church
5401 Bishop James A Johnson Rd
Normandy, MO
Signing after service.
Monday, November10, 4:30 -8 pm, 1 of 2 signings
Monsanto YMCA
5555 Page Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63112
314-367-4646
Tuesday, November 11, 2008, 8 pm (EST)
Guest on the Renee Bobb Radio show
www.BlogtalkRadio.com/TheReneeBobbShow
Wednesday, Nov. 12, 4:30 -8 pm, 2nd signing
Monsanto YMCA
5555 Page Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63112
314-367-4646
Friday, November 14, 2008, 4:30 pm
Oh Yes! Hair Designs Salon
1745 Hickory Street
Waukegan, IL 60085
Call Towania 847-623-1659
Saturday, November 15, Noon-2 pm
B. Dalton Booksellers
7501 West Cermak
North Riverside Park Mall
North Riverside, IL 60546
call Andre 708-442-9816
50 copies of Talk to Me and 20 copies of Guilty of Love ordered
COME OUT & BRING A COUPLE OF FRIENDS!!!
Saturday, November 15, 2008, 4-6 pm
WaldenBooks
River Oaks Mall
Calumet City, IL 60409
708-868-2755
30 Books ordered!
Sunday, November 16, 2008, 2-4 pm
Azizi Bookstore
134 Lincoln Mall Drive
Matteson, IL 60443
708-283-9850
Monday, November 17, 2008, 5:30 pm(EST)
Write the Vision BroadcastWHPR 88.1 FM
www.tv3whpr.com
Minister Celeste Kelley
Listen live at 5:30 pm (EST)
Friday, November 21, 2008, 10 am-6 pm
Scott AFB/ASSES Services
207 W. Winters Ave
Scott AFB, IL 62225
Closed to the public
Friday, November 21, 2008, 7-8 pm
Teleconference with Readers' Paradise Bookclub
Saturday, November 22, 2008, 10 am- 1pm
Scott AFB/ASSES Services
207 W. Winters Ave
Scott AFB, IL 62225
Closed to the public
Monday, November 24, 2008
Interview with www.WrittenVoicesPodcast.com
Tyora "Ty" Moody w/Tywebbin Creations
Sunday, November 30th after service
Greater New Mt. Moriah M.B. Church
Detroit, MI
Pastor Kenny Flowers host

I'm really excited about this month's events at Not Just A Bookstore. Not merely because the store is hosting my Romance/Book Release Party, but because they have some other exciting authors who are appearing. First, fellow church member Karen Spencer has an amazing testimony of healing and redeemption, And God said Just Walk.
Friday, November 7th, 6-8 pm.
Award Winning & National Best Selling Author Pat Simmons will be signing her new book.Come out to the Romance Party/Book Release of Talk To Me.
R.S.V.P. Required...contact Not Just A Bookstore @ 314-361-9955 or notjustabookstore@att.net
Saturday, November 8, 2008 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m.
St.Louis' newest Author Christi Fingal Griffin will be signing her new book, 21 Days to Joy, a Daily Devotional to Finding Joy.
For more information contact Not Just A Bookstore @ 314-361-9955 21DaysToJoy@g.mail.com
Saturday, November 15th, 11 am-1 p.m.
Motivational Speaker Karen A.Spencer, Christian author of And God Said Just Walk will be signing her book from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by Daughter's of The Dust Bookclub for more information contact Pat Green at pgreen1600@sbcglobal.net.
Saturday, November 15th, 2-4 p.m.
Hustlin' Between the 2 by two local authors who go by the pen name, KST.
Wednesday, November 19th, 4-6 p.m.
Chasing Diana, the husband and wife team, Robin & Jack Firestone.
The couple were in the tunnel the night Princess Di was killed.
They will also be guests on Fox 2 in the morning.
www.myFoxstl.com.

The trip to North Carolina was not without disappointment. The organizer of the Christian Author Expo canceled a day before the event. One big casuality was the bookseller who purchased more than $3,000 worth of authors' books.
I'm asking anyone who would like an autograph copy of Talk to Me and Guilty of Love, to please contact the store and purchase a few copies.
They would appreciate it since they agreed Not to return my books. I would be grateful, too.
Ideas Coffee House
5607 Hwy 55
Durham, NC 27713
919-405-4140
www.ideascoffeehouse.com
email: djkraze@ideascoffeehouse.com
They accept phone orders, paypal, and checks via snail mail.
These were the only pictures taken while on tour.
Visit photos.patsimmons.net
Please help me and DJ and Dennis reduce their stock of Talk to Me and Guilty of Love.

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Did you know that October 2008 marked the 25th anniversary of Michael Jackson's Thriller Video?On www.youtube.com, type in thriller.
You will come up with several re-enactments at wedding receptions.
The most unusaul scene was 1500 inmates at a prison in Cebu, Phillippines.
Type in THRILLER PRISONERS.
The funniest, hands down, was the mayor from Austin, TX.
This is my favorate video pick of the month.
Type in AUSTIN MAYOR THRILLER.
Happy Thanksgiving in advance.
I would like to share this poem my friends, Richard and Connie, sent to me through an email. Print it out an keep it nearby. What Happens In Heaven.

What Happens in heaven poem

The author is unknown, but it was sent to me from a friend...

I dreamt that I went to Heaven and an angel was showing me around. We walked side-by-side inside a large workroom filled with angels.
My angel guide stopped in front of the first section and said, "This is the Receiving Section. Here, all petitions to God said in prayer are received."
I looked around in this area, and it was terribly busy with so many angels sorting out petitions written on voluminous paper sheets and scraps from people all over the world. Then we moved on down a long corridor until we reached the second section.
The angel said, "This is the Packaging and Delivery Section. Here,the graces and blessings the people asked for are processed and delivered to the living persons who asked for them."
I noticed again how busy it was there. There were many angels working hard at that station, since so many blessings had been requested and were being packaged for delivery to Earth.
Finally at the farthest end of the long corridor we stopped at the door of every small station. To my great surprise, only one angel was seated there, idly doing nothing.
"This is the Acknowledgment Section,"my angel friend quietly admitted to me. He seemed embarrassed
"How is it that there is no work going on here?" I asked.
"So sad," the angel sighed. "After people receive the blessings that they asked for, very few send back acknowledgments .''
"How does one acknowledge God's blessings?" I asked.
"Simple," the angel answered. "Just say, 'Thank you, Lord.'
"What blessings should they acknowledge?"
**If you have food in the refrigerator, clothes on your back, a roof overhead and a place to sleep you are richer than 75% of this world.
**If you have money in the bank, in your wallet, and spare change in a dish, you are among the top 8% of the worlds wealthy, and if you get this on your own computer, you are part of the 1% in the world who has that opportunity.
**If you woke up this morning with more health than illness ... you are more blessed than the many who will not even survive this day.
**If you have never experienced the fear in battle, the loneliness of imprisonment, the agony of torture, or the pangs of starvation ... you are ahead of 700 million people in the world.
**If you can attend a church without the fear of harassment, arrest, torture or death you are envied by, and more blessed than, three billion people in the world.
**If your parents are still alive and still married ...you are very rare.
**If you can hold your head up and smile, you are not the norm, you're unique to all those in doubt and despair."
Okay, everybody, run to your prayer room!!

October 1, 2008

It's an exciting time for me again with the release of my second Christian romance fiction, Talk to Me....yay.I want to thank my family, friends, church members, readers, bookclubs, bookstores, fans, and every person who have supported me by purchasing Guilty of Love.

Watch for its sequel, Not Guilty of Love, September 2009.
**If you haven't pre-ordered your copy of Talk to Me, you still have time to get free shipping when you buy three copies of Talk to Me on amazon. Remember to pick up 3 copies: one for you and two for your friends. Remember me, and pick up 3 copies of Talk to Me. Otherwise, in stores by October 20, 2008. For those of you who would like to re-read excerpts, go to http://www.talktomebook.blogspot.com/
**I'm featured in the November issue of the Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine...another yay. Page 34 to be exact. Also, check out my first Talk to Me review on page 75. Three stars.
**I'm working on a book treasure hunt in St. Louis for the first week in November to coincide with Talk to Me. Keep checking my website for more details or in my November newsletter.
**Finally, what happens when you put an author in a room with 75 students? Check out my pictures at photos.patsimmons.net and see for yourself. I had everyone's complete attention, well except for Ryan, but you'll see his punishment on the pictures. One minute the students were laughing then I've never seen a crowd scatter when the bell rang. I had a great time! Teenagers are so much fun...especially when they don't live in my house..

FYI,This was emailed to me, but I haven't had a chance to check the validity of this information about the November 4th election:
PLEASE ADVISE EVERYONE YOU KNOW THAT THEY ABSOLUTELY CANNOT GO TO THE POLLS WEARING ANY MCCAIN OR OBAMA SHIRTS, PINS OR HATS, IT IS AGAINST THE LAW AND WILL BE GROUNDS TO HAVE THE POLLING OFFICIALS TURN YOU AWAY.THAT IS CONSIDERED CAMPAIGNING AND NO ONE CAN CAMPAIGN WITHIN A CERTAIN NUMBER OF FEET OF THE POLLS. THIS LONG STANDING LAW THAT MAY BE ENFORCED THIS YEAR.

Here's my tentative schedule for October. I have my Village People assisting me with events. You can always check my website for updates. Also, a great feature for book lovers. Sign up at http://www.booktour.com/ and receive notification when I or another author comes to town for a signing.
Thursday, October 9, 2008, 7:30 (EST)Radio interview on www.blogtalkradio.com/funkywriter. With host Rob Batista. Call in 347-843-4784.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008 Radio interview with Rene Bobb-pending
Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 6-8 pmBooks-A-Million 8507 Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919Contact Cheryl Gibson 865-691-2665
Thursday, October 23, 2008, Noon- 2 pmWaldenbooks4 Seasons Towns CenterGreensboro, NC 27407336-218-7103Call Leslie and let her know you're coming.Grab a sandwich and join me for lunch.
Ideas Coffee House5607 Hwy 55Durham, NC919-405-4140Event is pending for October 23rd or 24th
Saturday October 25, 2008, 9 am- 7 pmChristian Authors Expo & Literacy EventEvents@Newton Square230 Newton RoadRaleigh, NC 27615Call 919-247-1044 for more detailswww.tituspollardpublishing.com
Sunday, October 26, 2008, 4-6 pm Books-A-Million #5874300 Towne Center DriveLouisville, KY 40241502-426-2252
Monday, October 27, 2008B Dalton BookselelrsTimes Square MallMt. Vernon, IL618-244-4400Drive-by signing between 1-2 pm
Monday, October 27, 2008Interview with http://www.writtenvoicespodcast.com/.Host Tyora "Ty" Moody w/Tywebbin Creations
Wednesday, October 29, 2008Featured author on http://www.rhondamcknight.blogspot.com/

Not Just A Bookstore's October schedule of events:
Friday October 3rd & 10thCome out and hear some of the best in St.Louis for SPOKEN WORD
October 4th, 2008 from 11:00 - 2:00 p.m. Financial Planning Seminar with Edward Jones Investments. Hosted by Gary Brannemann. Learn how to invest your money and let it work for you!
Saturday October 11th from 3:00- 5:00 p.m. Book Signing Event featuring Author Loraine A. Daniels, signing her new book, Treasures In Earthen Vessels
Saturday October 11th from 12:00 noon - 3:00 p.mBook Signing Event featuring St.Louis' own, Author Keisha Ervin, signing her first Novella "Finding Forever"
Saturday October 18th from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Author Rosalyn B. Madden, signing Living Out Loud: "Cocooning", Loving, Forgiving, Believing
Saturday October 24th from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Come out and hear and be a part of Voice of A Sister/Insight -Incite The newest compilation of interactive conversations on various subjects that interact with your daily lives Sponsored by BRXMedia Not Just A Bookstore 5892 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112314-361-9955Call Richard or Connie for September events. Visit http://www.notjustabookstore.net

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September Newsletter

Hi everyone,
Finally, the summer of 2008 is coming to a close.Many of you have kept up with my son's medical progress through each e-newsletter after his horrific vehicle accident over Memorial Day weekend. I'm glad to report we were able to move Jared back into his apartment on campus. The only visible sign of the accident is a leg boot, which doctors hope will come off within the next few weeks.To see a current picture of Jared at my husband's family reunion, click on Sturdivant-Croft reunion

OTHER NEWS...I'm happy to say that I am now represented by Judy Mikalonis with the Andrea Hurst & Associates Literary Management Agency. This is such a blessing since securing an agent to represent your work is sometimes harder than getting published. LAST CALL...I need pictures of readers for my upcoming 2009 calendar. If your bookclub will pose with copies of Guilty of Love, I would like to showcase your group for a month.I have five spots I'm trying to fill. Please email me your jpeg as soon as possible at patLsimmons@yahoo.com.
MALCOLM & HALLISON...I have completed the rough draft for Not Guilty of Love, the sequel to Guilty of Love. It is in the hands of my sample reader as well as the editor. Then it's off to Urban Christian for approval. Once all the corrections have been made, I will include excerpts in upcoming newsletter. Thanks for the requests.BE BLESSED!!

Win a date with Talk to Me cover model Fred Williams.Visit www.patsimmonsauthor.blogspot.com for details and deadlines. Last excerpt before the October 28, 2008.TALKTOMEbook.blogspot.com

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Tentative September schedule:**Speaking & signing at McCluer North High School (Reader's Row)**Speaking & signing at Apostolic Church Youth Ministry**Book signing at Barnes & Noble, Arlington Heights, IL/September 27, 2008.**Visit www.patsimmons.net for more information.

Not Just A Bookstore 5892 Delmar BlvdSt. Louis, MO 63112314-361-9955Call Richard or Connie for September events. Visit www.notjustabookstore.net
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August 2008 Newsletter

Happy August! It's the beginning of another school year and the end of summer.

Thanks to everyone who has prayed for Jared since Memorial Day. His cast is off; replaced by a leg boot for the next month. He is able to walk without crutches for a few hours a day. I hope to have a current picture of Jared for next month's newsletter. He has loss about ten pounds of muscle fat due to non use so I have another month to fatten him up, but to see him is a testimony of God's power.BYW, Chris, the driver of the SUV, is up and recovering beyond belief. Here are kudos that I would like to share. It comes from the Executive Editor for Urban Christian Publishers, Joylynn Jossel:In part, this is in response to a post, questioning who are the readers of Christian fiction."When I first read it, to me, it confirmed an email I sent a couple weeks ago about why readers loved Dwan Abrams' books so well, and Pat Simmons, too. If I had to create a new category for these authors, I'd call it Contemporary Christian Fiction. They just have this cross over appeal without offending God in any way whatsoever. Their style of writing tends to reach both the church and the unchurched. It's not too much for the Christian who feels they are a Christian simply because they attend church, and yet it's just enough for the practicing Christian. I can't really describe it or explain it any better... All I know is that those books are truly doing God's will and Jesus Christ's ministry of evangelism. It's reaching out to those who may otherwise not deliberately care to know the goodness of God, while at the same time encouraging those who already know about His goodness."

Video of the month: PET LION VIDEO ON YOUTUBENeed an electronic Bible at your fingertips?When a woman needs a pick me up, Maya Angelou's PoemTo read both, visit http://www.patsimmonsnewsletters.blogspot.com/

Count down to October 28, 2008.Read the latest Talk to Me excerpt atTALKTOMEBOOK.blogspot.com
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPIES AT A DISCOUNT ON AMAZON!

Pat Simmons book events for August.August 11, 2008, 11 a.m. (CST). Listen to Pat read excerpts from her novels for ten minutes on Authors Read radio program: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsreadAgape Time Ministries Inc., presents "Stir Up The Gift" SummitAugust 27-31, 2008Ressurection & Life Christian Center Pentecostal Saints TabernacleVisit http://www.agapetime.org/

Not Just A Bookstore presents on Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m., author Stanley Pitchford will be signing his new book "Destruction via The Mirror Image" a unique and interesting science fiction novel of space exploration!If you're a Mary B. Morrison fan, then this is an event you don't want to miss Tea with Mary B. Morrison, on Wednesday August 6, 2008, at 1:00 p.m.Come meet and greet this New York Times & Essence bestselling Author as she signs copies of her new novel, "Who's Loving You!Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 11:00 - 1:00 p.m., author's Bolanle Amboniyse & Nia Nah Tumpe signing their books "Tapping Our Parental Power" & "More Than A Bowl Of Chili"...
Saturday, August 9, 2008, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., author David Rice will be signing his new book, "The Year Of Jubilee" sponsored by Key Mktg.
Saturday, August 16, 2008, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Author,"Mperor" Rap Artist/ Lecturer will be signing his new book, "Tribute To A Black Woman"
Saturday, August 23, 2008, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Author Larry Toombs will be signing his book, "A Man Of My Columitor" a book of personal poems that reflect upon American society.
Not Just A Bookstore, 5892 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO, 314-361-9955. Visit http://www.notjustabookstore.net/

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Maya Angelou's Poem for Women

A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...enough money within her control to move outand rent a place of her own,even if she never wants to or needs to... A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...something perfect to wear if the employer,or date of her dreams wants to see her in an hour...A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...a youth she's content to leave behind....A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ..a past juicy enough that she's looking forward toretelling it in her old age....A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ...a set of screwdrivers, a cordless drill, and a (item deleted) ...A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...one friend who always makes her laugh... and one who lets her cry...A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE ....a good piece of furniture not previously owned by anyone else in her family...A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...eight matching plates, wine glasses with stems,and a recipe for a meal,that will make her guests feel honored...A WOMAN SHOULD HAVE...a feeling of control over her destiny...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...how to fall in love without losing herself..EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...how to quit a job,break up with a lover,and confront a friend without;ruining the friendship...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...when to try harder... and WHEN TO WALK AWAY...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...that she can't change the length of her calves,the width of her hips, or the nature of her parents..EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...that her childhood may not have been perfect...but it's over...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...what she would and wouldn't do for love or more...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...how to live alone... even if she doesn't like it...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW.. ..whom she can trust,whom she can't,and why she shouldn't take it personally...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW...where to go...be it to her best friend's kitchen table..or a charming Inn in the woods...when her soul needs soothing...EVERY WOMAN SHOULD KNOW..What she can and can't accomplish in a day...a month...and a year.... REMEMBER:GOOD FRIENDS ARE LIKE STARS.YOU DON'T ALWAYS SEE THEM,BUT YOU ALWAYS KNOW THEY ARE THERE!!!!!!
Be yourself... Everyone else is already taken.

Bible Look up at Your Fingertips

New International Version (NIV)
Books/Chapters
Genesis
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Exodus
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Leviticus
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Numbers
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Deuteronomy
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34
Joshua
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Judges
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Ruth
1 2 3 4
1 Samuel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2 Samuel
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1 Kings
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2 Kings
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1 Chronicles
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2 Chronicles
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
Ezra
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Nehemiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Esther
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Job
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42
Psalm
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Proverbs
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Ecclesiastes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Song of Solomon
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Isaiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66
Jeremiah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52
Lamentations
1 2 3 4 5
Ezekiel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48
Daniel
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Hosea
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Joel
1 2 3
Amos
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Obadiah
1
Jonah
1 2 3 4
Micah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Nahum
1 2 3
Habakkuk
1 2 3
Zephaniah
1 2 3
Haggai
1 2
Zechariah
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Malachi
1 2 3 4
Matthew
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Mark
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Luke
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
John
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Acts
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Romans
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
1 Corinthians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
2 Corinthians
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Galatians
1 2 3 4 5 6
Ephesians
1 2 3 4 5 6
Philippians
1 2 3 4
Colossians
1 2 3 4
1 Thessalonians
1 2 3 4 5
2 Thessalonians
1 2 3
1 Timothy
1 2 3 4 5 6
2 Timothy
1 2 3 4
Titus
1 2 3
Philemon
1
Hebrews
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
James
1 2 3 4 5
1 Peter
1 2 3 4 5
2 Peter
1 2 3
1 John
1 2 3 4 5
2 John
1
3 John
1
Jude
1
Revelation
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22

Emergency Telephone Numbers These are more effective than 911
When - You are sad, phone John 14
You have sinned, phone Psalm 51
You are facing danger, phone Psalm 91
People have failed you, phone Psalm 27
It feels as though God is far from you, phone Psalm 139
Your faith needs stimulation, phone Hebrews 11
You are alone and scared, phone Psalm 23
You are worried, phone Matthew 8:19-34
You are hurt and critical, phone 1 Corinthians 13
You wonder about Christianity, phone 2 Corinthians 5:15-18
You feel like an outcast, phone Romans 8:31-39
You are seeking peace, phone Matthew 11:25-30
It feels as if the world is b bigger than God, phone Psalm 90
You need Christ like insurance, phone Romans 8:1-30
You are leaving home for a trip , phone Psalm 121
You are praying for yourself, phone Psalm 87
You require courage for a task, phone Joshua 1
Inflation's and investments are hogging your thoughts, phone M ark 10:17-31
You are depressive, phone Psalm 27
Your bank account is empty, phone Psalm 37
You lose faith in mankind, phone 1 Corinthians 13
It looks like people are unfriendly, phone John 15
You are losing hope, phone Psalm 126
You feel the world is small comp ared to you, phone Psalm 19
You want to carry fruit, phone John 15
Paul's secret for happiness, phone Colossians 3:12-17
With big opp ortunity/ discovery, phone Isaiah 55
To get along with other people, phone Romans 12
ALTERNATE NUMBERS For dealing with fear, call Psalm 47
For security, call Psalm 121:3
For assurance, call Mark 8:35
For reassurance, call Psalm 145:18

ALL THESE NUMBERS MAY BE PHONED DIRECTLY. NO OPERATOR ASSISTANCE IS NECESSARY. ALL LINES TO HEAVEN ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. FEED YOUR FAITH, AND DOUBT WILL STARVE TO DEATH