SI Swimsuit Model Search Contestant Mara Martin Is Writing Her First Book!

BIG NEWS!

Kelsey Hendrix | Nov 29, 2018

From breastfeeding on the SI Swimsuit x Paraiso runway to now writing her first book, this has been a seriously EPIC year for #SISwimSearch contestant Mara Martin!

The mother of one took to Instagram yesterday to announce that she's in the process of finishing her first book about, you guessed it, motherhood!

"I feel like this picture is one you see above an authors name," Mara captioned Instagram announcement. "You know when you open a book and the insert has a little description about the author? Yes that one. So what’s been going on the past fourth months you ask? Well as I write this, I am proofreading a draft for my first book that’s in the works!

"Thank you @janklownesbit for taking a chance on me," she continued. "I will not let you down! I can’t say too much about the book yet, but I will give you a hint; it’s for all of you mothers out there! It has been a lot of work, more than I imagined, but worth it. I know that it’s just the beginning of the process but I’m thrilled to begin the journey of another life long dream of mine! #authorinthemaking #dreambig #momlife #theresmore #staytuned #comingtolibrariesnearyou #momclub".

Mara captured the attention of the world back in July, after walking the runway at Swim Week in Miami — while simultaneously breastfeeding her daughter, Aria.

"It is truly so humbling and unreal to say the least," Mara said after her catwalk moment went viral. "I’m so grateful to be able to share this message and hopefully normalize breastfeeding and also show others that women CAN DO IT ALL! But to be honest, the real reason I can’t believe it is a headline is because it shouldn’t be a headline!!! My story of being a mother and feeding her while walking is just that."

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SI Swimsuit Editor MJ Day revealed that the decision to send Mara down the runway while breastfeeding wasn't one that was planned out in advance.

"It was very spontaneous," MJ explained. "When I was talking with the girls backstage prior to the show beginning, I saw that Mara's baby was sleeping and peacefully nursing. I asked Mara if she would want to walk and continue to nurse. She said 'Oh my gosh, yes! Really? Are you sure?', and I said absolutely! I loved the idea to be able to allow Mara to keep nursing and further highlight how incredible and beautiful women are. For me, I nursed two babies myself, so I find it to be one of the most powerful things the female body can do. It was the easiest decision I have had to make in months."

Congratulations to Mara for proving once again that as a woman, mother, model and now-author, she literally can do it all! We can't wait to get our hands on a copy of this soon-to-be must-read!

BONUS: Meet the #SISwimSearch Sweet 16!

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