Mary Fowler has surprised fans by announcing she has written her first book.
The 22-year-old Matildas striker revealed the news on Thursday, posing with the cover of her debut release Bloom: Creating a Life I Love, which will hit shelves on November 18.
‘So I wrote a book… feels pretty crazy to type that,’ she began in a heartfelt Instagram post.
‘I know I’m only 22 years old so it seems a little early to be writing any kind of life story, but I wanted to create something that potentially would’ve been helpful for my teenage self to read.
So while my youth is fresh in mind – while I’m still living it – I thought it would be a nice time to share parts of this chapter before some of those experiences fade away.’
Mary explained that the project is a mix of memoir and personal journal, describing it as a ‘keepsake’ for herself as well as a source of inspiration for others.
Mary Fowler (pictured) has surprised fans by announcing she has written her first book
‘It’s been a super fun process – filled with late nights and lots of coffee, but I’m proud to say that it’s finally completed,’ she added.
The footballer signed off the announcement with love, gratitude and excitement, signing off as ‘Mazzy’ – a nickname her teammates often use.
The news has already sparked an outpouring of support from her teammates and fans.
‘LOVE THAT!’ wrote fellow Matilda Ellie Carpenter, while Charli Grant gushed: ‘Omg, can’t wait to read!!’
Soccer star Akec Makur Chuot added: ‘Congrats sis, you are a light.’
Former Matilda Jacintha Field praised Fowler’s courage, writing: ‘Oh Mary, this is fantastic. Teenagers everywhere will be thankful for you speaking your truth.’
The release will cap off what has been a whirlwind few years for the Queensland-born athlete, who has become a household name thanks to her World Cup heroics, high-profile career at Manchester City, and growing profile off the pitch.Â
Currently recovering from an ACL injury in England, Fowler recently gave fans an intimate look into her hopes for the future and life after retiring from sport during a candid appearance on the Keegan and Company podcast.
The 22-year-old Matildas striker revealed the news on Thursday, posing with the cover of her debut release Bloom: Creating a Life I Love, which will hit shelves on November 18
The Matildas forward recently revealed her long-term plans with Nathan Cleary (right) – and they include babies, adoption, and a life surrounded by animals on a rural property
Despite being more than 17,000km away from home – and with no plans to play in Australia again ‘any time soon, if ever’ – Fowler says she’s already looking ahead to a quieter life with NRL player Nathan Cleary.
‘I really want to have a big family,’ she said.
‘The only dream I have at the moment is to be a mum and have heaps of kids and be in a space where they can play outside a lot.’
Not content with just a picket fence and a swing set, Mary is thinking big – envisioning a home where her future children can get their hands dirty in the veggie patch, feed farm animals, and ‘run wild in the mud.’
‘If I had the set-up for that, it would be a dream,’ she added.
Mary, who hails from Cairns and is one of five siblings herself – Caoimhin, Seamus, Ciara and Louise – said she sees a similar-sized family in her own future.
‘I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,’ she revealed.
‘I don’t know how many I would adopt, it’s a long process. But in an ideal world I would like to adopt siblings. I would bring all of them into the home.’
Nathan, 26, is the eldest of four children in the Cleary clan, which includes sisters Indiana and Milaya, and younger brother Jett.
