Philippians 4:6
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Mark 6:41
Taking the five loaves and the two fish, Jesus looked up to heaven and blessed them. When God sends His blessings, it's always more than enough.


July was busy with book events and a family reunion.
I'm trying to catch my breath and I'm off again.
In August, I have stops in Memphis, TN, Chicago, IL, and my book release party in St. Louis, MO. Please make sure you check my tour dates at www.patsimmons.net.

I'm thankful for God's safety and protection over my family while we were on the road. God is awesome.

The Guilty Series, 2007-2010
Talk to Me, 2008
Crowning Glory, Coming 2011
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It was the 31st Cole Family Reunion...well sorta, for me I've only attended twice because I never knew I had so many cousins.
Believe it or not, the names on this T-shirt are only from one of my grandfather's many siblings.
I commend my cousin Sally Porter who began a family genealogy quilt years ago and diligently update it with new births and deaths. photos.patsimmons.net.
I like to share some old pictures and encourage you to dig through old photo albums and boxes of sympathy cards and get started on your own family tree.
Log onto talkgenealogy.blogspot.com and post your oldest picture and an usual thing about that ancestor.


This is your August and final excerpt from Book II: Not Guilty of Love.
patsimmonsexcerpt.blogspot.com.
Look for copies on book store shelves beginning August 20th.
If you live in the following cities, please consider patronizing these stores for they report my sales to Essence Magazine. A few even report sales to The New York Times.

Again, the sales the first three months are key. Some publishers are dropping author because of low sales.

Jokae’s African-American Books & Custom Framing (Dallas), 800-749-7725
Kana CDs & Books (Columbus, Ohio), 614-306-1843; 796 Bulen Ave, 43205
Truth Bookstore (Southfield, Michigan), 248-557-4824
Pyramid Books (Boynton Beach, Florida), 561-731-4422
Precious Memories Reading and Collectibles (Richmond), 804-726-8501
MochaReaders (Dayton), 937-361-7657
Not Just a Bookstore (St. Louis), 877-361-9955
Underground Books (Sacramento, California), 916-737-3333.

Remember, the first three readers who post reviews on amazon win a Guilty series tote bag, so read FAST!

Two great inspirational poems this month.
Read and laugh.
anythinginspirational.blogspot.com
What A Woman wants in a Man
A Religious Dog.

Not Just A Bookstore's schedule for August wasn't completed, but this event is confirmed: August 7,2009, Open Mic Night/Poet Stompping Ground Hosted By SG Mag.
Doors Open at 8 p.m.
Admission: $6 PER PERSON.

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