PASADENA, Calif., March 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To inspire, share hope, and educate audiences on autism, bestselling memoir author Monica Holloway, of Cowboy & Wills (Simon and Schuster), will be speaking on overcoming adversity and her personal experiences with autism throughout Autism Awareness Month in April, to audiences of educators, clinicians, researchers, local community members, parents, and more on the following dates:
Says author Monica Holloway, "I am honored to have the opportunity to speak to many different audiences during Autism Awareness Month in April, on topics including understanding autism and overcoming adversity in the face of hardships. Spreading awareness for autism and giving hope and support to those facing adversity is very important to me."
ABOUT MONICA HOLLOWAY: Monica Holloway is the bestselling author of Cowboy & Wills, a Mother's Choice Award's Gold recipient, and the critically acclaimed author of the memoir Driving With Dead People, described by Newsweek as "unforgettable," Glamour christened "a classic," and the Washington Post deemed "irresistible." Holloway lives with her son Wills and husband Michael Price, Co-Executive Producer of The Simpsons, in Sherman Oaks, CA. http://www.monicaholloway.com/
ABOUT COWBOY AND WILLS: Cowboy and Wills tells the story of the golden retriever puppy that changed Monica Holloway's disabled son's life by becoming his very first friend and coaxing him out into the world. Simon and Schuster published Cowboy and Wills. http://www.cowboyandwills.com https://www.facebook.com/cowboyandwills