Melissa Diane Hudson

**FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** EDITORS: For review copies or interview requests, contact: Melissa Diane Hudson Tel: (229) 854-7906 Email: melissahudson2011@hotmail.com Autistic Child Afraid of Imaginary Monster A Young Boy Thinks a Monster Hides Inside His Shoes ALBANY, GA.- Author Melissa Diane Hudson is proud to announce the upcoming release of her first Children's Picture book, There's a Stinky Monster inside My Shoes (Published by AuthorHouse). Motivated by her autistic son, Curtis, who was diagnosed with Autism at the age of four, inspired her to create an entertaining story that young readers will enjoy. Hudson believes that autistic children do have imaginations but are unable to show or talk about them. "A child with Autism has unique ways of learning and viewing the world. They have imaginations, fears, and creativity that many may not understand." There's a Stinky Monster inside My Shoes follows the life of a young autistic boy who prefers to walk barefoot because he fears a stinky monster hides inside his shoes because his feet hurt. He does not understand why his big feet no longer fits properly into his small shoes. Hudson hopes the picture book will inspire, uplift, and entertain young readers. Melissa Diane Hudson is an International Women of faith awards winning author. She was featured in an issue of an International Women magazine and appeared on two national television shows. Hudson is also a Georgia book awards nominee for her relationship book, "The Female Fool: 10 Reasons Why You Aren't Attracting a Good Christian Man." She has spoken on various radio talk shows across the country. Hudson obtained an MFA in English and creative writing, a Master of Arts degree in education, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. She is a widow, has one son, and works as an educator in the school system. The book is scheduled for release on February 14, 2021, and will be available at am*zon, Target, Barnes & Noble, Books-A- Million, Walmart.com, and all online retailers. ###