<![CDATA[J. L . Simmons - Blog]]>Thu, 03 Jul 2025 11:05:25 -0400Weebly<![CDATA[The Hand in Publisher Weekly Magazine]]>Sun, 01 Mar 2015 01:08:52 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/the-hand-in-publisher-weekly-magazineGreat news, we got confirmation that "THE HAND" will be included in the March 9, 2015 Issue of the Publisher’s Weekly Magazine.]]><![CDATA[The Hand at the Tucson Festival of Books]]>Sat, 21 Feb 2015 16:34:25 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/the-hand-at-the-tucson-festival-ofbooksGot confirmation that “The Hand” will be at the upcoming Tucson Festival of Books

When:  March 14-15, 2015

Where:  University of Arizona Campus | University of Arizona Mall | Tucson, AZ 85721

Event Overview

Thank you for joining us at the Tucson Festival of Books held on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson, Ariz. A literary oasis for book lovers and authors alike, the Tucson Festival of Books welcomes authors representing a wide variety of genres including fiction, nonfiction, children’s fiction, cooking, and poetry. With more than 100,000 potential readers in attendance, this is an excellent opportunity to exhibit and promote your book during your one-hour book signing.

Event website: http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/

Please note the Author Solutions Book Gallery will be located at Booth #178. The Author Solutions booth is located just north of the food court.

Please note The Hand will be displayed with Author Solutions, LLC

]]><![CDATA[Fun A time saver for preparing fruit]]>Sun, 25 Jan 2015 16:48:10 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/funa-time-saver-for-preparing-fruitA fun time saver for preparing fruit – at home or camping.   

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]]><![CDATA[Publisher Weekly Impression for The Hand]]>Thu, 22 Jan 2015 10:46:51 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/publisher-weekly-impression-for-the-handPublisher Weekly Impression banner for The Hand. Publishers Weekly (PW: www.publishersweekly.com) is an American weekly trade news magazine targeted at publishers, librarians, booksellers and literary agents.
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]]><![CDATA[National Press Release has been sent]]>Tue, 07 Oct 2014 14:53:11 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/national-press-release-has-been-sentGreat news, check out the gold seal of excellence added to the book cover (based of the positive feedback by the US Book Review).  The press release has already been sent to newspapers, radio stations, magazines and television stations.  The Press Release has been distributed over the newswire to over 30,000 opt-in journalists and bloggers. 

Please click on the link below to view your recently distributed press release.

http://www.prweb.com/releases/JLSimmons/TheHand/prweb12215069.htm

Ask for the book in your local library (public or school).]]><![CDATA[The US Review of books for The Hand]]>Sun, 14 Sep 2014 14:02:16 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/the-us-review-of-books-for-the-handhttp://www.theusreview.com/reviews/Hand-Simmons.html#.VBRGf_ldWSo

The review was good, thereby qualifying the book for the Gold Seal of Literary Excellence.

Some of the benefits that come with this recognition includes:

• Premium Review Service from the US Review of Books (plus submission to the Eric Hoffer Awards)

• The opportunity to have Trafford’s Gold Seal of Literary Excellence stamped on your cover once you get a positive review. You can also use the Gold Seal on other marketing platforms like your book’s website

• Booksellers Return Program for 2 years

• A Single Slot Ad in Ingram’s Advance Print Catalog

• Publicity Plan – NetSpeak Edition

]]><![CDATA[A fun read to ages 13+]]>Sat, 13 Sep 2014 14:06:37 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/a-fun-read-to-ages13I read the book to a group of teens, at a youth ministry event for a local church. The teens had a church sponsored sleepover at a local hotel. The hotel allowed me to read the book in the center section of the Hotel - others in the hotel, stood and sat along the banisters to listen to the book. Afterwards, they asked where to buy the book.

The Teens enjoyed the story. The big question was “where is the Hand is now?” All I can say is "You need to contact the Camp Ground with this question." They are already asking about a sequel.

A suggestion: 

Reading the story to a group of 13 and over, is a good way to share the story i.e. teen events, camping, youth ministry, book clubs, etc.]]><![CDATA[The Hand is available globally]]>Sat, 06 Sep 2014 23:29:50 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/september-06th-2014The Hand is getting good reviews.  It is now available on: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Audible, Abebooks, Book Depository, Kobo, Indigo, Half.com, Alibris, Better World Books, Google Play and IndieBound.

To compare Prices try the following link: www.goodreads.com/work/compare_prices/42572041?book=23005090

Always, to learn more about the author visit: www.vislegacy.com

]]><![CDATA[The "A WHAT?" game ]]>Fri, 22 Aug 2014 12:27:22 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/the-a-what-game
]]><![CDATA[The Soft Cover and E-Book versions of “The Hand” are now available on Amazon]]>Sat, 16 Aug 2014 17:57:22 GMThttp://vislegacy.com/blog/the-soft-cover-and-e-book-versions-of-the-hand-are-now-available-on-amazonThe Soft Cover and E-Book version of “The Hand” was released today on Amazon (search “The Hand” or ISBN: 978-1-49074-220-5). After reading the book, please post your comments and questions on the Blog or Facebook page (www.vislegacy.com).  For more information about the author visit: http://www.vislegacy.com.

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