I'm Back from Australia Mate! by Pat Simmons

A few weeks ago, I attended the Romance Author & Readers Event in Melbourne, Australia. I had a blast mingling with readers from across Australia and London.

Although I was the only Christian Fiction Author there, it didn't stop book lovers of dark romance, spicy stories, and other genres from purchasing my books: the Jamieson Legacy (Family Saga with American and Black American History), the Intercessors (my spiritual warfare), and romance novellas.

A bookstore in Australia purchased my extra books because readers ask for closed-door romances.

Twice a year, RARE brings 200+ authors to readers in Paris, Florence, Scotland, Melbourne, London, Berlin, and other places.

What an opportunity, mate! Melbourne was filled with tourists, Uber drivers, DoorDash delivery bicyclists, and fabric stores! Yes, I went shopping because our dollar was stronger but their money is prettier. I went to Darn Cheap Fabric one day and Super Cheap Fabric the next. LOL.

Oh, I did see kangaroos, koala bears (they are so cute), and one penguin that was hiding.

I'm so glad I tried something different,

and I hope to go again, next time to London. Does this loo familiar at all. It's funny when we travel and see American businesses like McDonald's, KFC, Subway, and...Hungry Jack's? Looks like Burger King to me.

Okay, see this fabric store. I purchased so much, I had to buy a tote bag to lug around the airport as my carryon. LOL. Fabric is heavy.

I wanted to keep all of this. I just saved $5 for a souvenir. 

On a side note, it's not too early to get in the Christmas spirit. Please consider pre-order shopping for Christmas, out 11/11/2025. Please visit me at www.PatSimmons.net.