Author Monica Holloway and I have never actually met, but when I was working on my memoir, writer friends who knew her insisted I read her book, Driving With Dead People,
"You have to read Monica's book!"
"You have to meet Monica!" they said.
We both had difficult childhoods. We both have a child on the autism spectrum. Eventually we were introduced on-line. She generously offered to read my manuscript. Months later I took her up on it. She read it and gave me wonderful feedback and valuable advice.
So while we have not met each other physically it feels like we have. We've read each other's stories. She made a generous donation toward Riley's dog, which is a subject near and dear to her heart. Monica's new book is about her son Wills, and how a Golden Retriever named Cowboy changed his young life. Cowboy and Wills is coming out in October, the same month Riley gets her service dog. Kismet?
If you can watch the video promo for Cowboy & Wills, and not get misty, seek professional help. Seriously.
Congrats on your new book Monica. Here's to new beginnings!
I'm tipping a glass of organic wine in your honor.
Big love to you.
XO
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Okay.
So yeah.
Misty.
Totally.
Tears here, too. I am putting out the vibe for the perfect doggie to come to us. I just told my husband it is time for a dog.
Holy Cow, I need to go fix my eyeliner.
We have always rescued discarded dogs. Maybe our boy needs a puppy to grow up with. Wow.
Phew. I don't need professional help.(HA, I wish!) I do need to take a deep breath and try to stave off the weeping. Looking forward to the book in a crap-is-this-going-to-make -me-cry-again? kind of way.
Also looking forward to your memoir.
Kismet for sure.
Big love to you both.
Goddammit, you're turning me into a dog person.
People you heard it here first!!!
Rojo is getting a dog!
damn, now i want a dog. sniff.
DAMN, MONICA! You are powerful! I've been trying to convince Carrie and Jess of getting dogs forever!!! One little video and you sold them!
Jess, I'm so glad you've come around(snicker, snicker). BTW, Snicker would be a great name for your new puppy.
Thank you so much, Michelle, for posting this! You are so generous - always.
Glad to hear we have some dog converts. Kathryn, I will put out the vibe for a perfect dog for you as well. Everyone deserves their very own dog - love on four legs.
Love and happiness all around,
Monica Holloway
Beautiful. Animals are so amazing. This sounds like a lovely book!
AARGH!!!!!
Sorry.
Just too excited. It's only 33 days to Riley's dog!!!!
the law of attraction- great women attract great women-
I can not wait to read it.
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