Rebecca Bowyer is a freelance writer and author. Her articles has been published on Women’s Agenda, Essential Kids, Mamamia, Mornington Peninsula Kids, Woogsworld and more.
See below for samples of her work.
Books & other fiction
Publications
- Maternal Instinct: a novel (Story Addict Publishing, 2019)
- ‘Practice Child’ in Stories of Hope: Bushfire Relief Anthology (Deadset Press, 2020)
- ‘The Special Velvet Glove’ Dystopia/Utopia: 2070 (Artisan Gallery, forthcoming 2020)
- ‘Dame Ada May Norris: A Lady’s Revolution’, Melbourne University Characters and Controversies (University of Melbourne, 2001).
In the media – Maternal Instinct: a novel
For articles, interviews and other media related to Rebecca Bowyer’s debut novel see: Maternal Instinct, by Rebecca Bowyer – news, events, reviews and interviews
Articles
Media mentions
- Top Parenting Tweets That Made Us Laugh – January 2020 (The Baby Spot, Canada)
Essential Kids (Fairfax)
- What it was like to be a dad in World War One – (April 2015) – commissioned for the Gallipoli centenary.
Women’s Agenda
Mamamia
- A letter to the mother of the boy who drowned (September 2015)
- 7 ways to avoid losing your baby weight that don’t involve chocolate (September 2014)
- Baby born. Baby not on Facebook. Is baby real? (July 2014)
- Do you qualify for the best/hardest job in the world? (April 2014)
- What to say when somebody tells you that ‘breast is best’ (July 2013)
Families Magazine
- 7 Reasons Why Short Family Holidays Are AWESOME! (September 2017)
Baby Hints & Tips
- 6 Things To Do Before Baby Arrives (February 2015)
- 4 Ways To Protect Baby From Mosquitoes (January 2015)
Peninsula Kids magazine
Rebecca was a regular contributor to Peninsula Kids magazine for many years from 2014.
WeekendNotes
Rebecca has written over 80 reviews and event promotion articles for WeekendNotes from 2013. View Rebecca’s articles on WeekendNotes.
Her Collective
- The Aussie Mums Helping Syrian Mums Feed Their Children (June 2016)
- Why My PND Was A Blessing In Disguise (September 2016)
- Easy Zucchini Slice The Whole Family Will Love (October 2016)
Guest posts published elsewhere
Agent Mystery Case
My Bored Toddler
- How to make a DIY dreamcatcher for toddlers (March 2016)
Keem Calm, Get Organised
{life behind the purple door}
- Starting school is hard for parents (March 2016)
All Mum Said
- How to prepare for baby when you don’t know the gender (January 2016)
Parenting Central Australia
Handbagmafia
- Economic growth and the stay at home mum (May 2015)
Health Insurance Comparison
- How to Help a Child in Hospital (December 2014)
The Multitasking Woman
- 5 Boring But Essential Chores I’d Gladly Outsource (August 2014)
