Why Mummy

Why Mommy Swears is the much anticipated new novel from Gill Sims, author of the hilarious Why Mommy Drinks and online sensation Peter and Jane. It's every parents' nightmare — the start of the school holidays — and instead of sitting in the sun, reading a book over a cold, crisp glass of Pinot Grigio, Mummy has two bored moppets to attend to. After frantically booking sports camps, child minder slots, not to mention time off work, Mummy is exhausted. But this is only the beginning... After being dragged to join the school's PTA in the new term by an annoyingly kind-spirited neighbour, Mummy is stuck with organising the Christmas Fayre and pleasing all the overly disapproving parents. In combination with getting to know her father's surprise new glamorous (and much younger) wife, and being forced to spend more time with her narcissistic mother, life isn't cutting her much of a break. What more could possibly happen?

The latest novel from the hilarious Sunday Times No 1 bestselling Why Mummy series. It's almost Mummy's 50th birthday. The hot flushes have just started, and nowadays she barely recognises herself. She's been a wife and mother for so long that she can't quite remember what life was like pre-moppets (although they're more like giants now). Speaking of, Jane is constantly partying and naturally more interested in passing her driving test than her A-Levels. In fact, trying to get the kids through their exams at all is almost as excruciating as waiting for their results. Or sitting by their bedside when one of them has an utterly stupid accident (here's looking at you, Peter). And then there's Simon and his truly irritating girlfriend, constantly poking her nose in. Not that Mummy's new man is fairing much better. Coupled with the ongoing battle with the horrible HR woman, an impending partially empty nest and the stress of elderly parents, it's all getting a bit much. Can Mummy keep up the facade while keeping her family afloat as everyone starts drifting off in different directions? And more importantly, can she find the time to pour herself a large G+T along the way...? • The first in the series was the number 1 bestselling debut fiction hardback of 2017 • Gill's Peter and Jane Facebook page now exceeds 399k followers. • Last year, Gill travelled to 35 towns and cities across the country, selling over 10,000 tickets to her sell out live theatre tour. • 2019 was also the year that saw Radio 4 dramatise WMD for a whole week and Why Mummy Swears is due to be broadcast next year during our publication week for this release.

No.1 bestselling author Gill Sims is back with her eagerly awaited new “Why Mummy” novel. Mummy is back and feeling festive! Ellen is planning the perfect Christmas. This year, this year, Christmas will be PERFECT. This is the year when all the dreams come true, the carol singers will carol the Wassail would Wass, or possibly Sail, the children will frolic, the extended family will get on and behave normally and not fall out and just eat the effing mince pies without questioning their organic/ gluten free/ vegan/ fairtrade status. Everyone will be delighted by their thoughtfully chosen presents and not surreptitiously rifle through the wrapping paper looking for the gift receipt, and the dogs will give the impression that Ellen is in charge of them and not the other way around. Everyone will FINALLY say 'Oh Ellen, this is marvelous. Verily you are the Queen of Christmas'. This year Christmas will be different. Or will it...

Ellen Russell embarks on the Ultimate Summer-two whole months without the stifling confines of work drudgery, school runs, or juggling the household's never-ending demands. This year promises the idyllic, laughter-filled summer of her dreams with her best friend, Hannah, and their Precious Moppets. But can a summer filled with wicker picnic hampers, vintage bicycles, and a sun-kissed trip to the in-laws' almost-chateau truly live up to The Vision? As Ellen navigates the siren call of relaxation, Simon's sudden "work crises," inevitable family drama, and the realities of trying to keep two feral hell-beasts alive on a daily basis threaten to derail Ellen's carefully laid plan of the "Summer of Happy Memories." Will her idealistic dreams shatter under the weight of reality, or can she salvage the joyous moments she so desperately seeks to mark one of the #18PreciousSummers. A laugh-out-loud rollercoaster of friendship, family, and the quest for the perfect summer-warts and all. Dive into Ellen Russell's unforgettable journey, proving that the most unexpected moments create the most enduring memories. Cheers to the Russell family's wild ride!