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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