Mary Fowler has announced she has written her first book, Bloom: Creating a Life I Love, with a release date set for November 18. The 22-year-old Matildas striker revealed the news in an Instagram post alongside a photo of the cover.
In the post, Fowler described the project as a blend of memoir and personal journal, calling it a keepsake for herself and a potential source of inspiration for others. 'So I wrote a book… feels pretty crazy to type that,' she wrote, noting that while she is only 22, she wanted to share parts of this chapter so her teenage self might have something helpful to read. '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.' It's described as a memoir and personal journal, a keepsake for Fowler and a source of inspiration for others. '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, signing off as 'Mazzy'.
The post drew an outpouring of support from 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 book arrives as Fowler has built a global profile beyond football, driven by World Cup heroics, a high-profile stint with Manchester City and an expanding public footprint off the pitch. She is currently recovering from an ACL injury in England and recently spoke about life after sport during a candid appearance on the Keegan and Company podcast, where she described her hopes for the future beyond playing.
In her broader personal timeline, Fowler also discussed long-term plans with Nathan Cleary, including a big family, adoption and a rural life surrounded by animals. '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.' She envisions a home where her future children can explore a veggie patch, tend farm animals and 'run wild in the mud.' Fowler, who is from Cairns, is one of five siblings and has spoken about wanting two or three biological children followed by adoption. 'I would love to have two or three kids of my own and then adopt,' she said, adding that adopting siblings would be ideal even if the process is long. Nathan Cleary, 26, is the eldest of four siblings in the Cleary family, which includes Indiana, Milaya and younger brother Jett. Notably, the couple is navigating a long-distance phase, with Fowler living abroad and not planning to return to Australia soon, in part to pursue opportunities on and off the field.