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</script>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-56818511313280750842011-08-05T21:06:00.000-07:002011-08-05T21:06:56.899-07:00PLEASE VOTE FOR CROWNING GLORY FOR BEST CHRISTIAN FICTION<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTo3pjcSqmek9UtTTE1rmV3wPRwkNOdSX8u4l8AeGzptch_qXtcnsPCFOeDRfh2pkybWgEnE79QQ-AbsmRNhlrx3b_6CRYFGQYWud1-bzAbIgSbqh-QmGUmT5z5w5dXQ-kkawd-iPdE9c/s1600/CROWNING-GLORY-FRONT-2%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbTo3pjcSqmek9UtTTE1rmV3wPRwkNOdSX8u4l8AeGzptch_qXtcnsPCFOeDRfh2pkybWgEnE79QQ-AbsmRNhlrx3b_6CRYFGQYWud1-bzAbIgSbqh-QmGUmT5z5w5dXQ-kkawd-iPdE9c/s320/CROWNING-GLORY-FRONT-2%25282%2529.JPG" width="210" /></a></div>I am honored that Crowning Glory was nominated for the Best Christian fiction novel, but I need your vote to win.<br />
<a href="http://literaryawardshow.com/nominations.html">http://literaryawardshow.com/nominations.html</a>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-47780732967881276862011-02-01T18:11:00.000-08:002011-02-01T18:11:03.866-08:00Crowning Glory Drawing<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hYG8OGJf6cz0_wbB8XSfFUmLE2mSn9Kdj6UcJRhTrxWDd5oPBBWuBZeNTqvAtUcYW2Pv0dUIM_LuoygU7jImFZ2MSt4C1e3KfausuvyGi0u13ILn9tu2_31q2s7MmjfBbdJ0lueLxNH7/s1600/prize+%25282%2529.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8hYG8OGJf6cz0_wbB8XSfFUmLE2mSn9Kdj6UcJRhTrxWDd5oPBBWuBZeNTqvAtUcYW2Pv0dUIM_LuoygU7jImFZ2MSt4C1e3KfausuvyGi0u13ILn9tu2_31q2s7MmjfBbdJ0lueLxNH7/s320/prize+%25282%2529.jpeg" width="192" /></a></div>Since <i>Crowning Glory</i> celebrates a Cinderella love story, be one of 50 readers to post a review on Amazon between April 1, 2011-April 30, 2011, to be entered into a drawing for a chance to win this 19" Crystal Shoe Table Lamp.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-14224509418276723972011-01-04T19:35:00.000-08:002011-01-04T19:35:30.353-08:00Book event February 5, 2011Meet me in Memphis!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlK9Xdav-mk6mui_MkZE_cgw6cJMHSbyUf2NE6Pt-xmhI505zKqXworpoEmFxMtZmjrT7gytGkTU5GMK3Aewa6mFuwv-XPJgN8s9dUXzqQM6hyphenhyphen7eH1odj14c35sxpdRRJJWDYD2ETjebk/s1600/lover_s_lane_flyer_flat_snue%255B1%255D8888888.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlK9Xdav-mk6mui_MkZE_cgw6cJMHSbyUf2NE6Pt-xmhI505zKqXworpoEmFxMtZmjrT7gytGkTU5GMK3Aewa6mFuwv-XPJgN8s9dUXzqQM6hyphenhyphen7eH1odj14c35sxpdRRJJWDYD2ETjebk/s320/lover_s_lane_flyer_flat_snue%255B1%255D8888888.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-3696265128077481212010-09-08T04:24:00.001-07:002010-09-08T04:24:45.476-07:00Friday, September 10th event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAKTXrXaJjhwc0UVFr4OUSaemNtEqZRwPlPlesjt4JP6szYMDfcNbEr3gJQZUlexhzoG6E_PNsUgsqaxqYyBTgpM6DEYWuGLmENJpsUQcB12kfKoMl1dsFiSV3jAFDJ79NtLvLZ6fb1of/s1600/Friday+night+event.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEAKTXrXaJjhwc0UVFr4OUSaemNtEqZRwPlPlesjt4JP6szYMDfcNbEr3gJQZUlexhzoG6E_PNsUgsqaxqYyBTgpM6DEYWuGLmENJpsUQcB12kfKoMl1dsFiSV3jAFDJ79NtLvLZ6fb1of/s320/Friday+night+event.jpg" /></a></div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-83709809093605679552010-07-12T15:35:00.000-07:002010-07-12T15:36:51.441-07:00Indiana Black ExpoHi All the 2010 Indiana Black Expo kicks off on Friday at the Indiana Convention. Meet me and Vanessa Miller at Booth 1407.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-85167727073835089022010-03-17T08:34:00.000-07:002010-03-17T08:37:36.548-07:00Still Guilty countdown<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGT-N_p4rdk1ejFD1dkMoOwtRfCeiaL11wb2rZ0U7I-k_AE-k6d96ag2Hc4agz3M6RtvDokPraN2_HvMqY6aijokpFxFl8LbeaWxxYxcK_YvBmQMwBpFEt5KN3A3QNN0stCb0qN_KcXG8z/s1600-h/STILL+GUILTY+FRONT+final.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGT-N_p4rdk1ejFD1dkMoOwtRfCeiaL11wb2rZ0U7I-k_AE-k6d96ag2Hc4agz3M6RtvDokPraN2_HvMqY6aijokpFxFl8LbeaWxxYxcK_YvBmQMwBpFEt5KN3A3QNN0stCb0qN_KcXG8z/s200/STILL+GUILTY+FRONT+final.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449627302096320194" /></a><br />In less than ten days, <span style="font-style:italic;">Still Guilty</span> will be available in book stores nationwide, or you can pre-order online. Book III in the Guilty series won't disappoint you, and don't forget to visit my website at <a href="http://www.patsimmons.net">www.patsimmons.net</a>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-21235231543867411942009-12-10T16:44:00.000-08:002009-12-10T16:53:10.912-08:00Autographed copy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih4wqx5DaX6mTgomxq6jlukVEtDjclv9qnILR2LfQ4OsqdBpAigJGciaDWcGiyddsXETEqyw8yuEnby6868my1gosl1Q5x4EpilpN3epB99tle3TPTvSZF0EVuRZFKcgS3hTDU8p6GN7K/s1600-h/another+test.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjih4wqx5DaX6mTgomxq6jlukVEtDjclv9qnILR2LfQ4OsqdBpAigJGciaDWcGiyddsXETEqyw8yuEnby6868my1gosl1Q5x4EpilpN3epB99tle3TPTvSZF0EVuRZFKcgS3hTDU8p6GN7K/s200/another+test.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413775228026598962" /></a><br />Hi avid readers,<br />A North St. Louis County magazine has printed its Top 25 List for holiday items. The Guilty series is listed at #6. Visit <a href="http://nocostl.com">www.costl.com.</a><br />Receive an autograph copy of any of my three novels. Order by December 17, 2009, and get your books in time for CHRISTmas. Visit <a href="http://www.patsimmons.net">www.patsimmons.net </a>for more information.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-14962006793596101852009-10-29T17:26:00.000-07:002009-10-29T17:29:40.524-07:00Breaking News!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97nXyXwh86-yC5NKa0emTBxO8txMkRHP2hfHXpKCKjnIaDU629AIYScXDYb1h9PLCTOeKMCAFUBUA6DXPTqNE7jloED2SXz0gHLgGl-dFsE6FJC45DhJT_6aNnGO57u7kpgCichaIoD25/s1600-h/pictures+2+177.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj97nXyXwh86-yC5NKa0emTBxO8txMkRHP2hfHXpKCKjnIaDU629AIYScXDYb1h9PLCTOeKMCAFUBUA6DXPTqNE7jloED2SXz0gHLgGl-dFsE6FJC45DhJT_6aNnGO57u7kpgCichaIoD25/s200/pictures+2+177.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5398183595001896946" /></a><br />The September 2009 release of <em>Not Guilty of Love</em>, book II in the Guilty series, is now into its second printing. Yay. Find out what you've been missing. Pick up your copy today.<br />Visit www.patsimmons.net to read excerpts.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-4654907680308298202009-10-19T19:53:00.001-07:002011-08-30T09:17:33.038-07:00Not Guilty of Love contestIf you've finished reading Book II:Not Guilty of Love, then answer this question.
<br />What was Hallison's surprise on page 212?
<br />Email me the answer at <a href="patLsimmons@yahoo.com">patLsimmons@yahoo.com </a>by October 31st and win a bookcover notebook.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-11811823127190948432009-08-15T17:28:00.000-07:002009-08-15T17:36:25.647-07:00It's a winner<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDSg-Q7S8VYiE-xmNx41QqZHl_v9PJJRzWhZ5EvB0XlXAT3fJMLt4XNAwzBO0pXDFvgoRGmzUDvo9CUymRIolaWGgCz8gBTf_ojESbqaehXLg4o8EaD3egsgSEQNtfkBoIc5OjltREu4_/s1600-h/not+guilty+of+love.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDSg-Q7S8VYiE-xmNx41QqZHl_v9PJJRzWhZ5EvB0XlXAT3fJMLt4XNAwzBO0pXDFvgoRGmzUDvo9CUymRIolaWGgCz8gBTf_ojESbqaehXLg4o8EaD3egsgSEQNtfkBoIc5OjltREu4_/s200/not+guilty+of+love.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5370353344596006962" /></a><br /><br /><br /><em>Not Guilty of Love </em>will be featured as Black Expression Bookclub's September selection. Now there's more ways to get your copy.<br /><em>Not Guilty of Love </em>received a 4 stars review from RT BOOK Reviews Magazine:<br /><strong>This follow-up to Guilty of Love will speak to anyone whose friends and loved ones do not understand their faith. The characters are well drawn, and Simmons has a real ear for dialogue.<br />A great read!<br />Dee Y. Stewart</strong>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-68769978972917298592009-05-09T20:52:00.000-07:002009-05-09T20:57:18.604-07:00Guilty Series T-Shirts<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_o2HGfk5irk57CHLiexWT2hZECKKSqRH2WvZsLHOeq1TLKVGYQZud2gu9e51nQcleWRbslPYrFoMho075T9NlTldIPtt4lerty3kQfaRWK69DpDiCPAVtrjdBWRwUMlnx0gle9t76LfL/s1600-h/GUILTY+T.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_o2HGfk5irk57CHLiexWT2hZECKKSqRH2WvZsLHOeq1TLKVGYQZud2gu9e51nQcleWRbslPYrFoMho075T9NlTldIPtt4lerty3kQfaRWK69DpDiCPAVtrjdBWRwUMlnx0gle9t76LfL/s200/GUILTY+T.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334039232420286178" /></a><br />Are you a fan of the Guilty Series? Visit www.patsimmons.net and order your Guilty Series T-Shirt. The cost is $8 including shipping.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-10161559339572372802009-04-25T04:58:00.000-07:002009-04-25T05:00:44.156-07:00BOOK SIGNING TODAY!!Hi,<br />I'm in Orlando, Florida, signing copies of both books: <em>Talk to Me and Guilty of Love</em>.<br />Stop by and bring at friend at the Wyndham Orlando Resort on International Drive.<br />From 11 am-2 pm EST. Mention RT PUBLICIST AND GET IN FREE.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-87791405852497146732009-03-24T15:09:00.001-07:002009-03-24T15:13:12.555-07:00pre-order your copies of Not Guilty of Love<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UzzTnMJYGCR66kzK7w9fyeM5aYIBC1xw-FnU-0s_8ZPrpMvsriLZ0YjWL4tUVqoIycgrkfa7HZRbclXkh_BNTlKKfoop1JV5dsmzGydC5s6IneLoW93gb706mMXZ3Skan_naw31FTB4e/s1600-h/not+guilty+of+love.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 132px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UzzTnMJYGCR66kzK7w9fyeM5aYIBC1xw-FnU-0s_8ZPrpMvsriLZ0YjWL4tUVqoIycgrkfa7HZRbclXkh_BNTlKKfoop1JV5dsmzGydC5s6IneLoW93gb706mMXZ3Skan_naw31FTB4e/s200/not+guilty+of+love.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5316880777789371106" /></a><br /><em>Not Guilty of Love </em>is Hallison and Malcolm's story, and it's book II of the Guilty series. To read excerpts, visit patsimmonsexcerpts.blogspot.com or www.patsimmons.net. And don't forget to pre-order your copy of <em>Not Guilty of Love</em>.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-36648812836960173912009-03-16T20:18:00.000-07:002009-03-16T20:24:51.181-07:00Book clubs wanted!!Book clubs are my best friends. Let me know when your club is discussing <em>Talk to Me </em>or <em>Guilty of Love</em>. You may win prizes. Visit www.patsimmons.net.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-61634393139762278412009-02-28T16:44:00.000-08:002009-02-28T16:53:29.137-08:00Reader Choice AwardPlease cast your vote for <em>Talk to Me</em> for the best Christian Fiction book of 2008, best book cover of 2008, and best author of 2008.<br />It's the Reader's Choice Award.<br /><a href="http://sormag.blogspot.com/2009/02/readers-choice-awards.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://sormag.blogspot.com/2009/02/readers-choice-awards.html</a><br />Thank you for your vote!!!<br />Hurry, DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2009.Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-3181479449320777742009-02-07T11:20:00.000-08:002009-02-07T11:38:39.698-08:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREwNxoHF-0PeS9DJQyAeS5v9AwYY7_H16Ghohwrl5OH5-f27y-I_UbQOiQZKVHkM1PEqyQleqqUhkvhz3h5tSnp75az9apYJI_ZYA24P6tlKVafqQRebVMvMjm18gb4HgN0JMakwZLLT7/s1600-h/HOUSTON,+TX-05.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300139200747722002" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjREwNxoHF-0PeS9DJQyAeS5v9AwYY7_H16Ghohwrl5OH5-f27y-I_UbQOiQZKVHkM1PEqyQleqqUhkvhz3h5tSnp75az9apYJI_ZYA24P6tlKVafqQRebVMvMjm18gb4HgN0JMakwZLLT7/s200/HOUSTON,+TX-05.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Texas Tour was a success! Meet me in Oklahoma City, OK on Saturday, February 21, 2009.</div><br /><div>Visit www.patsimmons.net</div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-55719399471812815192009-01-27T04:02:00.000-08:002009-01-27T04:13:37.416-08:00Texas Tour<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgfvoM5PeKEdj_YIxhDYtEpJhh-34lYxjmiJiNw0PpkY4U0TfrtX3acv5PHzbkG8__sV1xIhI51TEc_aYN1JeADiSvM-T0Zteq7yYmCSXbojCJeZJU0UV-t16nv_5FWuY3hFltEXQRsEF/s1600-h/Pat.Simmons.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295945523210807250" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrgfvoM5PeKEdj_YIxhDYtEpJhh-34lYxjmiJiNw0PpkY4U0TfrtX3acv5PHzbkG8__sV1xIhI51TEc_aYN1JeADiSvM-T0Zteq7yYmCSXbojCJeZJU0UV-t16nv_5FWuY3hFltEXQRsEF/s200/Pat.Simmons.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57L-fYfGWgmWSKFTgrBP-xYWibdMMVjKPBp6c0V_T_kUwmJD7xfKveT3nRiezP2wYpEu0LKRp2Syuh34jthLW9jNT-VL3W8SUMlliAh5ZBIgg52Y5T9xGFVARq7ej-N-4KyFMgeQzrxco/s1600-h/GuiltyofLove.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295945252974176610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg57L-fYfGWgmWSKFTgrBP-xYWibdMMVjKPBp6c0V_T_kUwmJD7xfKveT3nRiezP2wYpEu0LKRp2Syuh34jthLW9jNT-VL3W8SUMlliAh5ZBIgg52Y5T9xGFVARq7ej-N-4KyFMgeQzrxco/s200/GuiltyofLove.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimZFYDSnp5If6Ua4F7UBbRWhzg4osxCALQlKJXzDf0YXW37On7-7RkDaQPPQacTZyb5I8KjeKODzOq13vZqS6eVenb8nF0g4GRArdJLCRiFjsSlQOM6auzgzOTbaLDLvOjVtkw8wWjwzLx/s1600-h/Copy+of+GuiltyofLove_hi_res_.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Thursday, January 29, 2009, 4-6 pm</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Barnes & Noble Booksellers</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Firewheel Town Center</div><br /><br /><br /><div>190 Cedar Sage Dr.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Garland, TX 75040</div><br /><br /><br /><div>972-496-2000</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Friday, January 30, 2009, 4-6 pm</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Borders Books Store</div><br /><br /><br /><div>2709 N. Mesquite Drive</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Mesquite, TX 75150</div><br /><br /><br /><div>972-279-5203</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Friday, January 30, 2009, 6:30-8 pm RSVP</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Jokae's Bookstore</div><br /><br /><br /><div>3223 Camp Wisdom Rd.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Dallas, TX 75237</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Call Til 214-331-8100</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Saturday, January 31, 2009, 12:30-2:30 pm</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Katy Budget Books</div><br /><br /><br /><div>2450 Fry Rd.</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Houston, TX 77084</div><br /><br /><br /><div>281-578-7770</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Saturday, January 31, 2009, 4-6 pm</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Waldenbooks</div><br /><br /><br /><div>1332 Willowbrook Mall</div><br /><br /><br /><div>Houston, TX 77070</div><br /><br /><br /><div>281-469-1901</div></div></div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-58793332254669358252009-01-08T11:50:00.000-08:002009-01-08T12:12:22.030-08:00Have You talked to<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X7sGkIzt3vOAzj2Ofp3_YMl62iVgboU7A-gs84W02kBCT76G1FSMa1qfokE3lQ6IwSlED0ALJ_W5r6FDrbTykcOJ9UELtvHAv1X5QPcaJ-EICQUuqBk2oAg6uP5HCwlj_P6GwX8-sXVC/s1600-h/TALK-TO-ME-DEMO.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5289018013568459682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 132px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5X7sGkIzt3vOAzj2Ofp3_YMl62iVgboU7A-gs84W02kBCT76G1FSMa1qfokE3lQ6IwSlED0ALJ_W5r6FDrbTykcOJ9UELtvHAv1X5QPcaJ-EICQUuqBk2oAg6uP5HCwlj_P6GwX8-sXVC/s200/TALK-TO-ME-DEMO.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div>Noel Richardson is perfect, but degrees, wealth, and good genes don’t define a man. The CEO of a St. Louis non-profit organization, Noel doesn’t respond when women whisper compliments behind his back. It’s only God’s voice Noel hears.<br />His life has been anything, but easy since surviving a fireworks explosion that kills his best friend and shatters his hearing. That’s in his past. He’s learned to co-exist between two worlds—hearing and Deaf. Noel tolerances ridicule from his friends when he’s slow to interject into their lively sports debate despite mastering lip reading. Living in the Deaf community isn’t any easier. There are constant reminders that Noel is a distinct outsider.<br />For years, his Sunday morning worship consisted of tele-evangelists. Spiritually, he was dying from the lack of fellowship. What could he do? Very few churches had what he needed.<br />Then Noel stumbles across an invitation flashing on a portable sign: Thanksgiving service. All are welcome. Deaf ministry provided.<br />Once inside God’s Grace Church, he’s captivated by Interpreter Mackenzie Norton’s graceful hands.<br />To Noel, Mackenzie’s exquisite, a steadfast believer, and head strong. With her, Noel can hear the impossible. </div></div></div></div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-14750912428677388012008-12-28T14:22:00.000-08:002008-12-28T14:34:58.027-08:00Talk to Me honored as top 2008 Book to readIf you haven't picked up your copy of <em>Talk to Me</em>, what are you waiting for?<br />See why <em>Talk to Me</em> is getting rave reviews.<br />Visit <a href="http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2008/11/books-change-lives-edc-creations.html">http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2008/11/books-change-lives-edc-creations.html</a>.<br />Thank you all for your support!<br />Also, when you finish <em>Talk to Me,</em> pick up a copy of <em>Guilty of Love</em>, if you haven't already. Book II, <em>Not Guilty of Love</em>, will hit the shelves September 2009.<br />Be blessed and Happy New Year.<br />PatPat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-49629929003228768302008-11-27T20:15:00.000-08:002008-11-27T20:20:34.851-08:00Have you read Guilty of Love?Grab a copies of<em> Guilty of Love</em> for the holidays because <em>Book II: Not Guilty of Love</em> will hit the bookstores next year. While you're at it, pick up my second novel <em>Talk to Me.</em> Visit my website <a href="http://www.patsimmons.net/">www.patsimmons.net</a>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-59793267813989418352008-11-23T06:06:00.000-08:002008-11-23T06:07:38.205-08:00Guilty of Love & Talk to MeGreat reviews! Perfect gifts for the holidays.<br />Thank you everyone for your support.<br />Happy Thanksgiving.<br />Pat<br />www.patsimmons.netPat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-58268371411012349032008-10-17T20:04:00.000-07:002008-10-17T20:06:23.917-07:00Talk to Me is out!!Grab several copies for gifts especially church deaf ministries.<br />Check out my book tour stops.<br />PatPat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-28241669587407336102008-10-07T13:00:00.000-07:002008-10-07T13:05:41.580-07:00October Book SigningsWednesday, October 22, 2008, 6-8 pm<br />Books-A-Million<br />8513 Kingston, Pike Knoxville, TN 37919<br />Contact Cheryl Gibson 865-691-2665<br /><br />Thursday, October 23, 2008, Noon- 2 pm<br />Waldenbooks<br />4 Seasons Towns Center, Greensboro, NC 27407<br />336-218-7103. Call Leslie and let her know you're coming.<br />Grab a sandwich and join me for lunch.<br /><br />Thursday, October 23, 2008, 6-8 pm<br />Ideas Coffee House<br />5607 Hwy 55,Durham, NC 27713<br />919-405-4130<br /><br />Saturday October 25, 2008, 9 am-7 pm<br />Christian Authors Expo & Literacy Even<br />t<a href="mailto:Events@Newton">Events@Newton</a> Square230 Newton Road, Raleigh, NC 27615<br />Call 919-247-1044 for more details<br />www.tituspollardpublishing.com<br /><br />Sunday, October 26, 2008, 4-6 pm<br />Books-A-Million #587<br />4300 Towne Center Dr, Louisville, KY 40241502-426-2252<br /><br />Monday, October 27, 2008, 1-2 pm only<br />B Dalton Booksellers, Times Square Mall<br />Mt. Vernon, IL 62864618-244-4400<br />One hour meet & greet--see you there!<br /><br />COMING NOVEMBER 7, 2008, IT'S MY ROMANCE PARTY---DON'T MISS IT!!!Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7286038374309343511.post-40853391107042826992008-09-30T08:35:00.000-07:002008-09-30T08:49:43.307-07:00Talk to Me is less than 4 weeks away..<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholibdJtLqst4bZhXNmSIHa0HSm6U0pZQ-kAqu2sWsd7A4I8nQTRUqa423QNFHmr4qA7tzWZX9h0ZVdz8TCImm1fxlctwbW_O4wa-DdTvRa2pd6b6TSmQ3TmbrxGkLswLytXtskznEQS1j/s1600-h/Pat.Simmons.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5251842054570571218" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEholibdJtLqst4bZhXNmSIHa0HSm6U0pZQ-kAqu2sWsd7A4I8nQTRUqa423QNFHmr4qA7tzWZX9h0ZVdz8TCImm1fxlctwbW_O4wa-DdTvRa2pd6b6TSmQ3TmbrxGkLswLytXtskznEQS1j/s200/Pat.Simmons.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><em>Talk to Me</em> is a great romance read, featuring a feisty church deaf interpreter who somehow gives a misinterpretation. </div><br /><div>Take advantage of Amazon's free shipping, plus its pre-order price break by buying 3 copies at $10.17 a piece. <em>Talk to Me</em> will make great holiday, birthday, or "just because" gifts!!!</div><br /><div>Visit <a href="http://www.talktomebook.blogspot.com/">http://www.talktomebook.blogspot.com/</a> to read excerpts, or visit my website at <a href="http://www.patsimmons.net/">http://www.patsimmons.net/</a></div><br /><div></div>Pat Simmonshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00607856496989349358noreply@blogger.com0