New Release and Release Party

I forgot how much fun release parties were for new books. I had an opportunity to relive those moments at the 2016 Christian Book Lovers Retreat--not conference--in Charlotte, North Carolina last weekend.
If authors wanted to debut a new book at the retreat, they had to agree to host a release party with the stipulation to give away five books to the first five people.
It was amusing and humbling to meet readers who planned to be among the five to get my hot-off the press new release. They were seriously hyped, which made be excited too.
With bestselling and veteran author Jacquelin Thomas hosting a chocolate social at the same time, I wasn't sure how many "Pat Simmons" fans I had.
Once I counted off the five winners--some arrived almost 30 minutes early--I had about 15-20 readers gathered around the tables. Those who didn't win freebies, purchased LOVE LED BY THE SPIRIT. But what was really cool was the opportunity to give away copies of an old title, THE GUILT TRIP, to guests who had never read one of my books. Those books were courtesy of my former publisher Moody. Because every person walked out of the room with my books in their hands, whether they purchased them or not, I consider that to be a successful release party. This was a lesson well learned.


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See what the fuss is all about with LOVE LED BY THE SPIRIT.

Minister Rossi Tolliver is ready to settle down. Besides the outward attraction, he desires a woman who is sweet, humble, and loves church folks. Sounds simple enough on paper, but when he gets off his knees, praying for that special someone to come into his life, God opens his eyes to the woman who has been there all along. There’s a slight problem. Jesetta “Jet” Hutchens lives by her own set of rules. Love is the farthest thing from her mind. But Rossi, the man and the minister, is hard to resist. Is Jet ready to allow the Holy Spirit to lead her to love?
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Some of the reviews:

"I totally loved this long awaited novel. My heart rejoices for this author and characters! Led By The Spirit was so realistic until I cried!! Rossi is any Christian woman's dream man! As usual, the writing was coherent, structured, and well- organized! Pat is an amazing writer and I love and enjoy every novel!! Superb!!"---Amazon reader

"Oh my gosh! I loved this book! Being a minister myself I really related to Rossi and I loved seeing Jet grow in God. I think I might've cried at the end and I am not a crier. Great read!"--Kendy Ward, author

"This book truly was a blessing to me while reading it. After reading the first two I couldn't wait until this one came out.I was very encouraged to wait on the Lord.My first reaction was wow! minister Rossi and Jet no way but then again the set up was so God.

There is beauty in waiting on God and being led by him even when others don't quite understand. I highly recommend this book to singles.Five stars hand down or should I say hands up Praise Him!!!"--Angela Mills