When thinking of interior design, the first person who often comes to mind is Joanna Gaines, co-founder of Magnolia, a home and lifestyle brand located in Waco, Texas. She and her husband Chip create amazing personal spaces for their clients. A home is where families gather, ...read more
Whether you've watched the Dubrows on their hit television shows Botched or Real Housewives of Orange County, or you've listened to them on their popular podcast, Dr. and Mrs. Guinea Pig, you know they take their health seriously. When it comes to fitness and food, they make ...read more
1. What inspired you to write The Woman Left Behind: A Novel? It was a little thing, the idea of an operative with the code name “Babe.” That was the seed that started the whole thing. Most of my books begin as small ideas, things to think about, then it becomes “how do I get ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Going Beyond Mom by Randi Zinn Tuesday, October 17th at 1 pm ET/ 10 am PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #GoingBeyondMomBook #BeyondMom Hosts: @momtrends @randizinn @jennifervido Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, October 17th at 1 pm ET / ...read more
Anyone that knows me knows I'm a softie when it comes to books. I put my foot down with my girls on many purchases. I make them wait or spend their allowance money. Not when it comes to books. I think books open the world up to kids. I knew about Jimmy Fallon's Dada book - a ...read more
We recently chatted with supermodel and #1 New York Times bestselling author Molly Sims. Check out her new book Everyday Chic, available wherever books are sold. What inspired you to write Everyday Chic? My inspiration for Everyday Chic was to show people that it’s not about ...read more
Merry and Bright by Debbie Macomber October is the month for holiday book releases. Who better than New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber to get us in the holiday spirit? Pick up a copy of her latest release Merry and Bright available wherever audiobooks and books ...read more
We recently caught up with USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda. Check out her latest release Best Day Ever, available wherever books are sold! What inspired you to write Best Day Ever? The main character, Paul, popped into my mind one day and demanded to tell his story. I ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Dangerous Boobies by Caitlin Brodnick Tuesday, September 26th at 1 pm ET/ 10 am PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #DangerousBoobies Hosts: @momtrends @caitybrodnick @sealpress @JenniferVido Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, September 26th ...read more
We recently caught up with New York Times bestselling author Sophie Hannah. Check out her latest release Keep Her Safe, available wherever books are sold! What inspired you to write Keep Her Safe? There were a few inspirations – one was very literal. A few years ago, I went to ...read more
What inspired you to write Guy Stuff the Body Book for Boys? When I was a pediatrician in full-time practice, the imbalance in resources between boys and girls was obvious. Girls have so many different options – books, videos, magazines – that focused on what was happening to ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Mrs. Saint and the Defectives by Julie Lawson Timmer Tuesday, August 29th at 3 PM ET/ 12 PM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #MrsSaint Hosts: @momtrends @JulieLTimmer @amazonpub @JenniferVido Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, August 29th ...read more
What inspired you to write Class Mom: A Novel? I knew I wanted to write a book but I wasn’t sure what to write about. They say write what you know, but I wanted to go beyond that and write what I was passionate about. At the time it was the ups and downs (mostly downs) of being ...read more
Check out the latest releaseby author Fiona Davis. Pick up a copy of The Addresshere today. What inspired you to write The Address, set in the Dakota in New York City? I love the history of old buildings. I always begin with an architectural landmark when I’m figuring out a new ...read more
Check out the latest releaseby bestselling authors Lucy Sykes and Jo Piazza. Pick up a copy of Fitness Junkie here today. When the paparazzi snap Janey Sweet nibbling on a "bruffin" at a bridal show, her best pal and business partner Beau sends her on a mandatory hiatus. As CEO ...read more
What is the inspiration behind Serenity Harbor , the sixth installment in the Haven Point Series set in Idaho? It really started with the heroine, Katrina Bailey, who was the sister to a few characters I have featured previously in the series. Whenever she appeared, she was ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, July 18th 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #TrophySon Hosts: @momtrends @DougBrunt @JenniferVido @StMartinsPress Join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, July 18th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for New ...read more
We recently chatted with Adriana Trigiani about her New York Times bestselling release Kiss Carlo, available wherever books are sold. Order your copy here. To learn more about Adriana, visit her website at www.adrianatrigiani.com. What inspired you to write Kiss Carlo, a ...read more
We recently caught up with USA Today Bestselling Author Susan McBride and chatted about her new book Come Helen High Water available June 27th. Order your copy here. What inspired you to write the River Road Mystery series? My grandmother Helen inspired the character of Helen ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, June 20th 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #TheGoodWidow Hosts: @momtrends @LizandLisa @JenniferVido @amazonpub Come join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat onTuesday, June 20th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ready for ...read more
We recently caught up with debut novelist Stacey Lender and chatted about her new bookCity Mouse in stores now. Order your copy here. What inspired you to write City Mouse: A Novel ? I was struck by a story I heard at a college reunion about a bunch of moms who go on a weekend ...read more
The Art of Southern Charm Summertime is the perfect weather to host a BBQ or cookout with family and friends. Often out-of-town guests and last minute get-togethers have a way of popping up when you least expect them. Celebrate life at its best with a little help from our ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, May 18th 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #alwaysthehusband Hosts: @momtrends @MCampbellBooks @JenniferVido @STMartinsPress Come join us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat onTuesday, May 16th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT. Get your questions ...read more
We recently caught up with New York Times Bestselling author Dorothea Benton Frank and chatted about her new bookSame Beach, Next Year available May 16th. Order your copy here! What inspired you to write Same Beach, Next Year? An old novel written by Wallace Stegner called ...read more
Have a bookworm in the family? Or a struggling reader you want to encourage? Creating a cozy reading nook somewhere in your house is a great way to provide a dedicated space designed for digging into a good book. Here are the three elements of a good reading space and a few ...read more
Got a mom in your life who is a budding entrepreneur? Mom Bossmakes a perfect Mother's Day gift. This book is a step by step guide on how to develop, incubate, and market your business without taking the joy out of family life with kids—being an active parent while being an ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, April 18th 1 PM ET/10 AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #WineIsntRocketScience Hosts: @momtrends @missglouglou @JenniferVido It’s time again for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, April 18th at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, we will be talking with ...read more
We recently caught up with author Kristy Woodson Harvey and chatted about her new book Slightly South of Simple, available April 25th . Pre-order your copy here! What inspired you to write Slightly South of Simple, the first book in an all-new series about three sisters and ...read more
We recently caught up with New York Times bestselling author Karen White and chatted about her new book The Night the Lights When Out, available April 11. Pre-order your copy HERE! What inspired you to write The Night the Lights Went Out, which is set in the fictional Atlanta ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, March 21st 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #FABMomGuide Hosts: @momtrends @jillsimonian @JenniferVido It’s time again for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, March 21st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, we will be talking with Jill ...read more
Spring into Reading Despite the recent snow storm on the east coast, Spring is actually just around the corner. Sunshine and warm weather will be here soon, as will Easter. Perfect time for reading with the kids! Board books are our personal favorite for early readers. They ...read more
What inspired you as a couple to write Lists to Love By for Husbands and Lists to Love By for Wives? Couples are so busy today. At the same time, they’re searching for truths that will help them in their marriages. So we wrote these two books with the busy husband and wife in ...read more
I had the privilege of being the "secret reader" in my four-year-old son's classroom a couple of weeks ago. (Oh, the look on my little guy's face when he saw that his mom was the special mystery guest—it was a perfect combination of elation and mortification... Yes, my pre-K'er ...read more
We're big readers in our home. The kids love to curl up with a book together on the couch and "read" to each other; and bedtime wouldn't be complete without the nightly begging and pleading for just "one more story, Mommy. Pleeeeease!" I love how at only two and four ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, February 21st 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #YH4M Hosts: @momtrends @bexlife @JenniferVido It's time again for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, February 21st at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, we will be talking with renowned meditation ...read more
Skinnytaste Fast and Slow by Gina Homolka with Heather K. Jones, R.D. is now available wherever books are sold! Check out this exclusive interview about prepping healthy meals for your family. What are your secrets for cooking Skinnytaste Fast and Slow healthy meals for ...read more
What inspired you to write Sisters One, Two, Three, a novel centering on the complex relationship between three sisters? I’m fascinated by what goes on in families, in general, but you hit it on the head: I think sister relationships are often complex. Maybe it’s because ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, January 17th 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #TheBachelorAuction Hosts: @momtrends @RachVD @JenniferVido Try something new in 2017 by joining us for our monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat. On Tuesday, January 17th at 1pm ET / 10am PT, we will be ...read more
The Guests on South Battery by Karen White is now available wherever books are sold! Check out our exclusive interview with the New York Times bestselling author of The Tradd Street series. What inspired you to write The Tradd Street Series which is set amid the sights and ...read more
My Audio Book Journey The majority of my day is spent in the car driving to work, school, and sports activities for the kids. In 2016, I made a choice to do something to enrich my life while behind the wheel. I became an audio book junkie! I'll admit it. I'm addicted to ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, December 20th 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #thiswasnottheplan Hosts: @momtrends @CristinaAlger @JenniferVido Come join us for our next Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, December 20th at 1pm ET/ 10am PT with author Cristina Alger. Get your ...read more
Just in time for the holidays, Diary of a Wimpy Kid Double Down by Jeff Kinney is now available wherever books are sold! Check out our exclusive interview with the #1 New York Times bestselling author and six-time Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award winner. Interview Momtrends: Diary ...read more
Ordering a Mom Boss Book Bundle before the new year HAS to be on your to-do list. As a Mom Boss, I know the three keys to staying organized: 1. Set Goals 2. Control the chaos 3. Write it down Thankfully, we're teaming up with momAgenda with a special bundle to make all this ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, November 22nd 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #mommyshortsbook Hosts: @momtrends @mommyshorts @JenniferVido Come join us for our next monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, November 22nd at 1pm ET/ 10am PT with mommy blogger Ilana Wiles. ...read more
The holidays are almost here! Time to gather the kids for some festive seasonal reads. There's nothing quite better than curling up with your little ones at bedtime with a new holiday book pick. Kids love the excitement of this time of year. Not to mention, moms like it, too! ...read more
Holiday book club picks arrive in bookstores this month, and we couldn't be happier! Who doesn't love reading about sprigs of mistletoe, snow-covered mountain tops, and festive cheer? We certainly do! All of these titles are available in paperback and eBook, so take your pick! ...read more
Chip and Joanna Gaines are a household name for moms like us who regularly watch HGTV. This quirky couple renovates houses in Waco, Texas much to the amazement of its audience. Their hit show is now entering its fourth season, much to the pleasure of its loyal fan base. Once ...read more
TWITTER BOOK CHAT Tuesday, October 18th 1PM ET/10AM PT Hashtags: #MTBookChat #Fractured Hosts: @momtrends @CEMcKenzie1 @JenniferVido Come join us for our next monthly Momtrends Virtual Book Chat on Tuesday, October 18th at 1pm ET/ 10am PT with international bestselling author ...read more
Get ready to be inspired by I Dissent , Debbie Levy's children's book about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg... Jen: What inspired you to write a children’s book focusing on Ruth Bader Ginsburg? Debbie: I knew that Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second woman to serve on ...read more
Birthdays are a big deal in our house…and that’s probably because my mom always made them super special for me when I was growing up. As with most of the family traditions that she started with me and my sister, I’ve wanted to make my kids’ birthdays something they look forward ...read more