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.