In "Mamas Write: 29 Tales of Truth, Wit, and Grit," twenty-four moms (and one dad) share stories from their lives as writers and parents.

Essays range from finding one's calling as a writer through adopting a toddler; a tribute to a dying wife; an account of a premature birth; raising a transgender child; the joys of sharing a favorite childhood book. In a concluding interview, authors share funny and heartfelt responses to questions such as: "How does a busy parent make time for writing?" "Why do you write, and where?" "What writing books inspire you?" and "What holds you back from writing?"

With a foreword by Kate Hopper, author of "Ready For Air: A Journey through Premature Motherhood" and "Use Your Words: A Writing Guide for Mothers."