Reflections of Motherhood is a collection of essays, short fiction, poetry and a novella-- all about the various aspects of Motherhood. Being a mom isn't all baby powder and sleeping cherubs, and Fowler approaches the many facets of motherhood with wit, honesty and cutting clarity.
This book contains: Introduction Preconceived: a Poem Watermarked Dreams: An Essay Vignette: Morning Chaos (short fiction) The SAHM I AM: An Essay Blessings: a Poem Back to Back Babies: Coping with the Daily Stress: An Article Cultivating a Rose, Instead of a Weed (or Attempting to Raise a Daughter) Why I Write in the Bathtub What I Create in the Bed: An Essay Prime Red Perspective: a Poem On Adoption: An Essay Bathroom Break: An Essay My Son, My Firstborn: a Poem Connections: An Essay When Mommy Can't Fix It: An Essay Of Love and Loss: An Essay Of Genes and Hormones (or I Can't Believe I Wanted This!) Memories For Sale - A Novella Apples to Oranges: An Essay Mother/Me: a Poem
Several of the works contained in this collection have been previously published in various formats, from newspaper columns to online magazines. The novella Memories for Sale is available as a stand-alone ebook as well.