Choosing single motherhood through artificial insemination has become a hot topic and a growing trend --- so much so that it’s the topic of a new big-budget Hollywood comedy, Baby Mama, starring Tina Fey (April 25, 2008). Knock Yourself Up is a nonfiction book that offers an entertaining and emotional look at the real deal behind the Hollywood fantasy.

In this frank and funny cross between memoir and reporting, writer Louise Sloan shares her experiences and those of many other women who’ve decided not to let being single stand in the way of becoming a mom. The book is a “girlfriends’ guide” for single women over 30 who are thinking about motherhood, but also a great read for men and women of all ages who are interested in the topic and the trend.

In Knock Yourself Up, you’ll learn what it’s really like to go through the process of becoming a single mother by choice, from the women who’ve done it. From exploding semen vials to shocked parents to sex and dating while artificially inseminating, Sloan candidly shares her experiences and those of 43 other women from all across the U.S.

Knock Yourself Up is a fun, fast, and informative read, while addressing all the serious issues raised by this growing trend --- a perfect launch pad for discussion and debate. As one reviewer wrote: “Knock Yourself Up is a great read for anyone who simply enjoys good anecdotes and appreciates good writing (the language is sharp, witty, graceful). It brought lumps to my throat, and giggles, too.”