October is a special month. Not only is it National Book Month, but it’s also the month my dad, Patrick Smith, was born. He would have been 97 on October 8th.
Now I know it’s just a coincidence that one of Florida’s favorite authors has a birthday in a month dedicated to celebrating books but I thought it was worth noting since his A Land Remembered is such a hit.
I have an announcement to make but before I do that, I want to give a bit of background on what National Book Month is all about.
What is National Book Month?
National Book Month is a month-long celebration that focuses on the importance of reading, writing, and literature. It is also a time to honor the country’s best books and authors. I’m sure many of you would include A Land Remembered in that list.
This special month was created in 2003 by the National Book Foundation. Its purpose is to encourage reading, to recognize the greatest books and authors who give young children diverse role models, and to encourage families to enjoy new books together.
How to Celebrate
One of the best ways to celebrate National Book Month is by opening a book you’ve never read before. While A Land Remembered is Dad’s best known, he wrote several other novels. If you have read A Land Remembered and are looking to read another of Dad’s books, my recommendation is to read Forever Island. He actually wrote that book before A Land Remembered. It is also set in Florida.
Another great way to celebrate is to share one of your favorites with someone. We’ve heard from many fans of A Land Remembered who do just that.
Lastly, get the word out. Use #NationalBookMonth to let your friends and followers know what you’re reading this month, and encourage them to do the same! If you’re reading one of Patrick Smith’s books, use the titles of his books in a hashtag or comment on our Facebook pages, facebook.com/ALandRememberedFans and/or Facebook.com/PatrickSmithFans.
My Announcement – 20% Off
I would like to help celebrate National Book Month and Dad’s birthday with a special 20% off every order with promo code EarlyBird2024.
I feel books make great gifts and that A Land Remembered is perfect for readers of any age. There is the student version in two volumes for young readers, The graphic novel for those that prefer to see it in a more visual form, and both soft and hardbound editions for everyone.
So I was thinking, you might as well get a jump on holiday shopping now. We’re fully stocked and ready to ship.
Here’s something else I can offer that makes a book gift super special – you can ask to have them dedicated to the recipient through an autograph by me, Patrick D. Smith, Jr. (I go by Rick but use my full name in the autograph). I’ve autographed thousands of his books through the years and I’m happy to autograph yours, as well. Unless you ask for something special I usually just say With Best Wishes but you can ask me to say anything you like. Of course, there is no charge for an autograph.
My dad wrote this beloved novel, but I have been deeply involved in promoting it and bringing it to life through the DVD I produced about him and all of his novels. I call it Patrick Smith’s Florida, A Sense of Place. (It’s the best way to get to meet him and learn about his thoughts about Florida now that he is gone.)
The video clip above is just one small snippet from the DVD. It’s almost an hour long and if filled with fascinating insights into both the author and his novels. I know you will love it.
And it gets sweeter because, with every hardbound book, we’ll include a free copy of the hardbound book, The Last Ride. Patrick Smith “ghostwrote” this for bull riding champion, Pee Wee Mercer. You can read more about that book here.
You know how fast time passes. Before you know it Christmas will be here and you’ll still be struggling for gifts that will last. Those treasured gifts are right here and available right now.
And don’t forget, you can SAVE 20% off every order with promo code EarlyBird2024. This code will expire on October 8, my dad’s birthday, and will not be repeated.
