About
Jess Hymus-Gant
Parenting is often described as the toughest and most rewarding job in the world. For some, it’s a whirlwind of school runs, meal prep, bedtime routines, and endless laundry. For others, it’s the quiet moments of laughter, love, and lessons learned. For author Jessica Hymus-Gant, parenting five children (while also raising four grown stepchildren) is exactly that—a helter-skelter ride of chaos and joy. Her new book, Moments in Mummydom, is a refreshing, honest, and often hilarious look at motherhood that speaks directly to the heart of every parent.
Jessica’s story is far from ordinary. Born in Vienna to missionary parents, she spent her early years traveling through Austria, Germany, Mexico, Spain, India, and beyond before eventually settling in North Wales. Those nomadic years shaped her love for writing: teachers often encouraged her to keep journals during travels, which became her way of processing life. Those journals, kept from as young as eight years old, planted the seeds for the storytelling voice that shines in Moments in Mummydom.
As social media emerged, Jess began sharing snippets of her parenting life online—often in the middle of the night when she felt alone in the chaos of newborn routines. These candid posts resonated with others, proving that she wasn’t the only one juggling exhaustion, doubt, and humor. Encouraged by friends, she began shaping those stories into something larger, eventually joining the “Write My Book” course that gave her the structure, confidence, and accountability to bring her book into the world.
Motherhood is unpredictable, and Jessica captures this beautifully. She recounts moments like the day her children decided to “hand deliver” a neighbor’s letter by climbing onto the roof and folding it into a paper airplane. It’s this raw, unfiltered honesty—some days organized chaos, some days just plain chaos—that makes her stories so relatable.
But Moments in Mummydom isn’t just about the funny side. Jessica writes candidly about the hard times too, including the grief of losing her mother while raising small children. Parenting, she explains, doesn’t pause when life delivers heartbreak. You keep going, balancing personal grief with the needs of little ones who still demand love, meals, and attention. These poignant reflections make her book more than just a comedy; it’s a testament to resilience.
Parenting humor books are popular, but Jessica was initially hesitant—what could she add to a crowded market? Her breakthrough came when she realized: no one else is her. Moments in Mummydom carries her unique voice, shaped by her faith, humor, and global upbringing. She chose to write from the perspective of “Mummy” rather than giving the character a name, allowing any reader to step into her shoes and relate.
Importantly, the book avoids the common trope of “wine-as-coping-mechanism” that dominates many parenting titles. Instead, Jess offers refreshingly real insights, laughter, and gentle reminders of God’s presence woven into daily life. Her faith grounds her parenting, giving structure and wisdom amid the whirlwind. For readers, it’s a reminder that there are many ways to navigate motherhood—and that authenticity matters more than perfection.
Jessica’s biggest obstacle wasn’t time, but confidence. Could her voice really stand out? Could her stories matter to others? The support of her writing course helped her silence those doubts. Accountability, structure, and a community of fellow writers kept her on track through moments of self-doubt. She learned that the very thing she feared—her uniqueness—is exactly what makes her stories worth sharing.
Now, her book is published globally. Just months before, it hadn’t even been an idea she planned to pursue. Today, it’s a reality: a heartfelt, funny, and moving glimpse into family life that resonates with parents everywhere.
In a world where social media often presents polished, airbrushed versions of family life, Jessica’s book offers something radically refreshing: honesty. She invites parents to stop comparing themselves to unrealistic standards and instead embrace the truth that everyone struggles, everyone laughs, and everyone sometimes feels like they’re failing.
Her hope is simple but profound: that readers will find comfort in knowing they’re not alone. That her stories will spark laughter on hard days, bring tears on tender ones, and remind parents that even in the mess, there’s beauty.
Moments in Mummydom is more than a parenting memoir—it’s a celebration of imperfection. With humor, honesty, and heart, Jessica Hymus-Gant captures the full spectrum of motherhood: the funny, the exhausting, the heartbreaking, and the joy-filled. Whether you’re a parent of one or juggling a bustling household of many, this book will make you laugh, cry, and most importantly, feel seen.
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