Joni Hilton

Joni Hilton is an award-winning author and playwright with a Master of Fine Arts in Professional Writing from the University of Southern California. She has written 20 books and sold over 100 articles to national magazines, establishing herself as a versatile writer across multiple genres. Her works span comedy, lifestyle, and drama, including plays such as "Does This Show Make My Butt Look Fat?" and "Gifted," which have been performed in notable venues like the American Globe Theatre in Times Square.

Hilton's career extends beyond writing, with a background in television as a former talk show host and corporate spokeswoman. Her comedic and relatable style resonates in both her written works and her popular YouTube series, "Your YouTube Mom," where she shares housekeeping and life skills tips. As a sought-after public speaker, she blends humor and practical advice, reflecting the same engaging tone found in her plays and columns for Meridian Magazine.

In addition to her theatrical achievements, Hilton continues to contribute to literary and performance arts. Her play "The Christmas Triple Whammy" was recently staged in Queens, while "In Bed With Chuck and Lois" garnered acclaim at the Arthur Newman Theatre. With a prolific career spanning decades, Hilton remains an active voice in writing and entertainment, balancing family life in Sacramento with her creative pursuits.
As the Ward Turns Books
# Title Year
1 As the Ward Turns 1991
2 Around the ward in 80 days 1993
3 Scrambled Home Evenings 1999
4 Stop the Ward I Want to Get Off! 2011
Standalone Novels
# Title Year
1 Dating No Guts No Glory 1989
2 That's What Friends Are for 1997
3 The Ten Cow Wives' Club 2011
4 Funeral Potatoes 2012
5 Jungle 2012
6 Sisters in the Mix 2012
7 Pinholes Into Heaven 2012
8 Golden 2016
Children's Books
# Title Year
1 A Little Christmas Prayer 2019
Non-Fiction Books
# Title Year
1 Honey on Hot Bread 1997
2 Guilt Free Motherhood 1997
3 Family Funbook 1998
4 The Once-a-Week Cooking Plan 1999
5 Housekeeping Secrets My Mother Never Taught Me 2001
6 Cooking Secrets My Mother Never Taught Me 2001
7 The Power of Prayer 2004
8 The Best Kind of Mom 2011
Joni Hilton Anthologies
# Title Year
1 To Mother with Love 2006