Rachael Mogan McIntosh is a writer and crisis counsellor from the south coast of New South Wales. She's a mum of three (four if you include the dog; she does) and the author of Pardon My French, which tells the riotous story of a year spent in France with her young family. Her writing has appeared in publications across Australia, France and the USA. Rachael loves books, baths, coffee, podcasts, TV and Terry's Chocolate Orange, consuming them simultaneously whenever possible. Mothering Heights is her second book.
"'Wild and witty and wet-your-pants funny! The words pop and crackle on the page. This is what parenting small children is like: a never-ending shitstorm. Buy this book for therapy. Grab a copy for all of your girlfriends. Suddenly, you'll realise you are not alone.' Tracey Spicer, journalist 'A big, beautiful celebration of the chaos and camaraderie of motherhood. Mogan McIntosh writes with wit, honesty and enough self-deprecation to have you laughing out loud.' Jodi Wilson, author of The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth and Practising Simplicity 'Prepare your pelvic floor and tuck a hanky in your bra. Rachael Mogan McIntosh perfectly captures the giddy heights and messy lows of motherhood with her trademark heart and hilarity. A funny, wise, relatable love letter (and ransom note!) to mothers everywhere - I didn't want it to end.' Michelle Barraclough of the Writers Book Club podcast 'A book to hand to strangers when they tell you to ""enjoy every minute"" of motherhood. This rollicking account of the all-too-real story of the long days and nights of early parenthood reminds us that sometimes the best we can do is to laugh through the gastro.' Tabitha Carvan, author of This Is Not a Book About Benedict Cumberbatch 'Witty, honest and deliciously dry, Mothering Heights is a frank and tender ode to motherhood in all its mess and magic. With a voice that's both razor-sharp and full of empathy, Mogan McIntosh will make you laugh, cry and feel just that little bit less alone.'Ariane Beeston, author ofBecause I'm Not Myself, You See"