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January 2011
WELCOME
2011 Scripture
The foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, the Lord knows them that are His.
Let every man who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
My 2011 tour schedule includes these conferences:
RT Booklovers Convention in Los Angeles, CA; Romance Slam Jam in Baltimore, MD; and Faith and the Fiction Retreat in Ponte Verda Beach, FL.
Congratulations to reader Kimberly Knox (Louisville, KY) who pre-ordered her copy of Crowning Glory. She received a 2011 Crowning Glory journal and magnet calendar. If you would like a free journal, valued at $10, forward me a copy of your receipt and receive a Crowning Glory journal. The offer ends January 31, 2011.
On a lighter note OR heavier one, depending on how many slices of pecan pie I had, I'm working with a personal trainer. Courtney is confident he can assist me with losing ten pounds--scratch that...maybe it's twelve pounds by now because of a recent gift of cookies. Unfortunately, the treadmill got the best of me this week. I limped out of the gym and I had to grip both railings to go down the stairs at home. I was MIA at the gym for two days until Courtney called. What was I thinking when I gave him my number? I'm back to wimp boot camp next week.
December pictures
90 DAYS UNTIL CROWNING GLORY IS RELEASED!
Book club presidents, request a free copy to read and post a review on Amazon.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
My goal is to have 100 reviews posted on Amazon in less than 100 days after the release.
If you're on board, email me at patlsimmons@yahoo.com.
Enjoy your January excerpt
Join my Guilty series fan club on Facebook
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
Book IV: Cast your vote on which story you would like to read next. patlsimmons@yahoo.com
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
James 5:16...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man is powerful.
If you need inspiration, bow your head and join with this five year-old boy as he prays at the Potter's House on Youtube.
Click to pray.
PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO YOUR PRAYER LIST:
Michael Knox, the twelve year old son of my book club president who is scheduled to have more tumors removed.
My cousins, Jimmy Sr. and Jr. Dunlap, both father and son are recovering from surgeries. James Sr. is undergoing chemo after having a recent heart bypass surgery; His son, Jimmy, had a 30 pound tumor removed from his stomach and doctors had to remove part of his colon too. Praise God the mass wasn't cancerous.
Christian fiction author Vanessa Miller whose mother passed away two days ago.
2011 Scripture
The foundation of God stands sure, having this seal, the Lord knows them that are His.
Let every man who names the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
My 2011 tour schedule includes these conferences:
RT Booklovers Convention in Los Angeles, CA; Romance Slam Jam in Baltimore, MD; and Faith and the Fiction Retreat in Ponte Verda Beach, FL.
Congratulations to reader Kimberly Knox (Louisville, KY) who pre-ordered her copy of Crowning Glory. She received a 2011 Crowning Glory journal and magnet calendar. If you would like a free journal, valued at $10, forward me a copy of your receipt and receive a Crowning Glory journal. The offer ends January 31, 2011.
On a lighter note OR heavier one, depending on how many slices of pecan pie I had, I'm working with a personal trainer. Courtney is confident he can assist me with losing ten pounds--scratch that...maybe it's twelve pounds by now because of a recent gift of cookies. Unfortunately, the treadmill got the best of me this week. I limped out of the gym and I had to grip both railings to go down the stairs at home. I was MIA at the gym for two days until Courtney called. What was I thinking when I gave him my number? I'm back to wimp boot camp next week.
December pictures
90 DAYS UNTIL CROWNING GLORY IS RELEASED!
Book club presidents, request a free copy to read and post a review on Amazon.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
My goal is to have 100 reviews posted on Amazon in less than 100 days after the release.
If you're on board, email me at patlsimmons@yahoo.com.
Enjoy your January excerpt
Join my Guilty series fan club on Facebook
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
Book IV: Cast your vote on which story you would like to read next. patlsimmons@yahoo.com
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
James 5:16...The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man is powerful.
If you need inspiration, bow your head and join with this five year-old boy as he prays at the Potter's House on Youtube.
Click to pray.
PLEASE ADD THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE TO YOUR PRAYER LIST:
Michael Knox, the twelve year old son of my book club president who is scheduled to have more tumors removed.
My cousins, Jimmy Sr. and Jr. Dunlap, both father and son are recovering from surgeries. James Sr. is undergoing chemo after having a recent heart bypass surgery; His son, Jimmy, had a 30 pound tumor removed from his stomach and doctors had to remove part of his colon too. Praise God the mass wasn't cancerous.
Christian fiction author Vanessa Miller whose mother passed away two days ago.
December 2010 newsletter
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
April 2011 release
Get ready for the Tollivers.
My best book ever!
Cinderella had a prince; Karyn Wallace has a King.
For the die-hard Jamieson fans, thanks for the emails expressing your impatience for more books in the Guilty series. LOL. More is coming, But it takes time to get Grandma BB out of trouble; keep Malcolm's hands off of Hali; and ensure Parke and Cheney overcome any obstacles in their way.
BUT you will not be disappointed with Crowning Glory. Book store sales rep only order enough books based on the demand.
I have two goals with this book: have 100 reviews posted on Amazon and have readers from 50 cities to purchase a copy of Crowning Glory. Until then happy reading this month's tease.
December excerpt
The Guilty series make a great gift
Have you gotten your Guilty fix?
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
When is the last time you checked in?
WELCOME
3 John 1:2: Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
It's official. I've gained weight as a result of a very Happy Thanksgiving. Now I have twice as much baggage to shed. There goes my double slices of pecan pie, extra helpings of dressing and all my other favorite dishes that I had plan to eat on Christmas. Maybe, I'll inhale first.
I have some exciting news. My testimony "If I Should Die Before I Wake," will be included in an upcoming anthology, Keeping the Faith, edited by Essence bestselling author Vanessa Miller. It's being released in February 2011, right in time for Black History month. I'll have books for sale on my website and will donate 15% of each sale to charity. More on that later. FOOTNOTE: Please remember Vanessa's mother in your prayers. She is hospitalized.
Don't forget to pre-order your copies of Crowning Glory in December to receive free full color Crowning Glory journals, complete with 2011 calendars. Proof of purchase is needed via email or snail mail. The deadline is December 10th if you want them in time for Christmas.
My prayer is may God bless you this Christmas and holiday season, so that you may bless others. Until next year, take Jesus with you. If you can't, don't go.
November pictures
Christian romance author | http://www.patsimmons.net
Contact me at pat@patsimmons.net
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
April 2011 release
My best book ever!
Cinderella had a prince; Karyn Wallace has a King.
For the die-hard Jamieson fans, thanks for the emails expressing your impatience for more books in the Guilty series. LOL. More is coming, But it takes time to get Grandma BB out of trouble; keep Malcolm's hands off of Hali; and ensure Parke and Cheney overcome any obstacles in their way.
BUT you will not be disappointed with Crowning Glory. Book store sales rep only order enough books based on the demand.
I have two goals with this book: have 100 reviews posted on Amazon and have readers from 50 cities to purchase a copy of Crowning Glory. Until then happy reading this month's tease.
December excerpt
The Guilty series make a great gift
Have you gotten your Guilty fix?
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
When is the last time you checked in?
WELCOME
3 John 1:2: Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
It's official. I've gained weight as a result of a very Happy Thanksgiving. Now I have twice as much baggage to shed. There goes my double slices of pecan pie, extra helpings of dressing and all my other favorite dishes that I had plan to eat on Christmas. Maybe, I'll inhale first.
I have some exciting news. My testimony "If I Should Die Before I Wake," will be included in an upcoming anthology, Keeping the Faith, edited by Essence bestselling author Vanessa Miller. It's being released in February 2011, right in time for Black History month. I'll have books for sale on my website and will donate 15% of each sale to charity. More on that later. FOOTNOTE: Please remember Vanessa's mother in your prayers. She is hospitalized.
Don't forget to pre-order your copies of Crowning Glory in December to receive free full color Crowning Glory journals, complete with 2011 calendars. Proof of purchase is needed via email or snail mail. The deadline is December 10th if you want them in time for Christmas.
My prayer is may God bless you this Christmas and holiday season, so that you may bless others. Until next year, take Jesus with you. If you can't, don't go.
November pictures
Christian romance author | http://www.patsimmons.net
Contact me at pat@patsimmons.net
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
Monday, November 8, 2010
November 2010
WELCOME
3 John 1:2: Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
I hope my newsletter's new look is more fan friendly. It is my aim to make it short and sweet without leaving out any good stuff: pictures, inspirational items and excerpts from upcoming releases.
May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving and be a blessing.
I'm not cooking, BUT eating-yum yum. The Simmonses will invade my house, and I'm looking forward to seeing my nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends. Maybe I'll get the chance to play one of my twenty board games. Most have never been opened. Monopoly anyone? Or perhaps Senior Moments? How's your balancing act? I have Kippit; Acquire, Word Spot, Aunt Millie's Millions, and more. I will be insulted if someone breaks out with a deck of cards. Humph!
I enjoyed two unexpected events in October. Check out my pictures from a reader's night out in Memphis at Books n Beauty and a signing at the Little Rock AFB.
PLEASE VOTE NOVEMBER 2ND.
October Pictures
Christian romance author | http://www.patsimmons.net
Contact me at pat@patsimmons.net
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
April 2011 release
Get ready for the Tollivers.
Cinderella had a prince; Karyn Wallace has a King. When Karyn enters Levi’s life, he is enthralled not only with her beauty, but her sweet spirit. That is until he learns about her incarceration. If Levi can accept that Christ paid Karyn’s debt in full, then a treasure awaits him. It's a powerful tale that reminds readers of the permanency of redemption. Crowning Glory is a love story, and Karyn will get her prince.
November excerpt
The Guilty series make a great gift
Have you gotten your Guilty fix?
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
Our soldiers are flying home for the holidays. Why not drop off a couple of books at the USO in your local airport? I'm sure the troops would enjoy a good read between flights.
Become a Guilty series fan on Facebook page. Once you log on, type in The Guilty series fan club in the search box.
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
I can't believe I haven't seen an inspiring or funny video or poem for the month.
If you have one to share, please post it on my blog.
A big thanks!
3 John 1:2: Beloved, I wish above all things that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers.
I hope my newsletter's new look is more fan friendly. It is my aim to make it short and sweet without leaving out any good stuff: pictures, inspirational items and excerpts from upcoming releases.
May each of you have a blessed Thanksgiving and be a blessing.
I'm not cooking, BUT eating-yum yum. The Simmonses will invade my house, and I'm looking forward to seeing my nieces and nephews, in-laws, and friends. Maybe I'll get the chance to play one of my twenty board games. Most have never been opened. Monopoly anyone? Or perhaps Senior Moments? How's your balancing act? I have Kippit; Acquire, Word Spot, Aunt Millie's Millions, and more. I will be insulted if someone breaks out with a deck of cards. Humph!
I enjoyed two unexpected events in October. Check out my pictures from a reader's night out in Memphis at Books n Beauty and a signing at the Little Rock AFB.
PLEASE VOTE NOVEMBER 2ND.
October Pictures
Christian romance author | http://www.patsimmons.net
Contact me at pat@patsimmons.net
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY
April 2011 release
Get ready for the Tollivers.
Cinderella had a prince; Karyn Wallace has a King. When Karyn enters Levi’s life, he is enthralled not only with her beauty, but her sweet spirit. That is until he learns about her incarceration. If Levi can accept that Christ paid Karyn’s debt in full, then a treasure awaits him. It's a powerful tale that reminds readers of the permanency of redemption. Crowning Glory is a love story, and Karyn will get her prince.
November excerpt
The Guilty series make a great gift
Have you gotten your Guilty fix?
Book I: Guilty of Love
How do you know if the most important decision in your life is the right one?
Book II: Not Guilty of Love
One man, one woman, one God, and one Big problem.
Book III: Still Guilty
Some people don't learn their lesson the first time. Ask the men in Cheney's life.
Our soldiers are flying home for the holidays. Why not drop off a couple of books at the USO in your local airport? I'm sure the troops would enjoy a good read between flights.
Become a Guilty series fan on Facebook page. Once you log on, type in The Guilty series fan club in the search box.
ANYTHINGINSPIRATIONAL.BLOGSPOT.COM
I can't believe I haven't seen an inspiring or funny video or poem for the month.
If you have one to share, please post it on my blog.
A big thanks!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October 2010
Welcome to Fall.
There comes a time in every mother's life when she respects her daughter's opinions...or regrets them. Too late now.
Most of you, on this list, are aware that I have sewn my clothes for decades. Oooh that word sounds old. Okay, how about I have sewn my clothes for many, many years. I felt it was time to go through my closet. My purpose was to give away garments that I didn't like anymore, I considered outdated or I no longer could fit (I won't comment on that one).
I asked Simi to be the judge on what I should keep. BIG mistake! My husband watched with interest. As I tried on one outfit after another, her responses were: Mom, c'mon; nope; all your clothes look the same; that's gotta go; you look like a college professor (I liked my college professors) or she shrugged. My husband just pointed his thumb to the hall where the heap was growing.
I thought to myself, "Hey, I just made that yellow dress and it has pockets too!" I was calculating how much I could get that red polka-dot dress on the black market, or that striped skirt and coordinated tan jacket. Does anybody know how I cute I looked in that? Guess not. In less than thirty minutes, the hours, days, and weeks I spent tucked away in the basement, creating masterpieces from Vogue Advance Designer patterns were gone. Nooooooooooooo. Next, went the shoes--some I never wore; sweaters, and for good measure, I tossed my two wigs--I looked like Halle Berry in one of them. Sigh. My hair will never be black again. Gray seems to be dye-resisted.
Shhh, don't tell Simi, but I had to pull a skirt out of the stack. I needed something to wear for Bible class.
Oh well, I guess I have to go shopping for more fabric!
Have a happy October everyone.
Be blessed!
**Finally, you can now purchase autograph copies of my books from my website. Receive a tote bag when you buy all three books in the Guilty series.*** $12.95 each.
**If you're on Facebook, make sure you join my Guilty series Fan Club Page
**If you've enjoyed any book in the series, PLEASE POST YOUR REVIEW ON AMAZON and tell a friend.
Coming April 2011
Read an excerpt at patsimmonsexcerpts.blogspot.com
Crowning Glory is my fifth title in five years. Can you believe it?
My goal is to reach 50 readers from 50 cities or states.
More about that later. Enjoy the beginning of Levi and Karyn's story.
-------------------------------------------------------------
AnythingInspirational.blogspot.com
My October video pick is Japanese precision walk on Youtube
It's the Red Carpet event at the Cole Family reunion--yep, it the second Cole reunion I attended this summer.
Make sure you check out the photo of me with my little cousin Malik Clark. Who was that woman?
Either I looked twenty years younger or thirty years older, trying to look twenty years younger.
You be the judge and fire me off an email.
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
There comes a time in every mother's life when she respects her daughter's opinions...or regrets them. Too late now.
Most of you, on this list, are aware that I have sewn my clothes for decades. Oooh that word sounds old. Okay, how about I have sewn my clothes for many, many years. I felt it was time to go through my closet. My purpose was to give away garments that I didn't like anymore, I considered outdated or I no longer could fit (I won't comment on that one).
I asked Simi to be the judge on what I should keep. BIG mistake! My husband watched with interest. As I tried on one outfit after another, her responses were: Mom, c'mon; nope; all your clothes look the same; that's gotta go; you look like a college professor (I liked my college professors) or she shrugged. My husband just pointed his thumb to the hall where the heap was growing.
I thought to myself, "Hey, I just made that yellow dress and it has pockets too!" I was calculating how much I could get that red polka-dot dress on the black market, or that striped skirt and coordinated tan jacket. Does anybody know how I cute I looked in that? Guess not. In less than thirty minutes, the hours, days, and weeks I spent tucked away in the basement, creating masterpieces from Vogue Advance Designer patterns were gone. Nooooooooooooo. Next, went the shoes--some I never wore; sweaters, and for good measure, I tossed my two wigs--I looked like Halle Berry in one of them. Sigh. My hair will never be black again. Gray seems to be dye-resisted.
Shhh, don't tell Simi, but I had to pull a skirt out of the stack. I needed something to wear for Bible class.
Oh well, I guess I have to go shopping for more fabric!
Have a happy October everyone.
Be blessed!
**Finally, you can now purchase autograph copies of my books from my website. Receive a tote bag when you buy all three books in the Guilty series.*** $12.95 each.
**If you're on Facebook, make sure you join my Guilty series Fan Club Page
**If you've enjoyed any book in the series, PLEASE POST YOUR REVIEW ON AMAZON and tell a friend.
Coming April 2011
Read an excerpt at patsimmonsexcerpts.blogspot.com
Crowning Glory is my fifth title in five years. Can you believe it?
My goal is to reach 50 readers from 50 cities or states.
More about that later. Enjoy the beginning of Levi and Karyn's story.
-------------------------------------------------------------
AnythingInspirational.blogspot.com
My October video pick is Japanese precision walk on Youtube
It's the Red Carpet event at the Cole Family reunion--yep, it the second Cole reunion I attended this summer.
Make sure you check out the photo of me with my little cousin Malik Clark. Who was that woman?
Either I looked twenty years younger or thirty years older, trying to look twenty years younger.
You be the judge and fire me off an email.
Subscribe to the Author Pat Simmons mailing list.
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