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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

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 Board Books for Kids 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. ...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

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

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