Amy Brown Boeken

Recognising the emotional impact not breastfeeding can have on women and helping them heal.

Families aren't one-size-fits-all, so let's talk about you and your needs, rather than compare to other families.

Was it wrong to bring the babyto a Grand Final party? Neon Daze is a verse journal of the first four months of motherhood. As these poems trace the dramatic reconfiguring of one’s world, they also upend genre and notions of linear time. Guided by radical honesty, grace, wit, and her distinctive command of language, Amy Brown’s third poetry collection searches restlessly for a way to map a self that is now ‘part large and old, part new and small’.Cover: Séraphine Pick, Untitled, 2018, coloured pencil on paper, 305x200mm. Courtesy of the artist and Michael Lett Gallery, AucklandAmy Brown is a poet, novelist and teacher. In 2012 she completed a PhD in creative writing at the University of Melbourne. She is the author of The Propaganda Poster Girl (VUP, 2008), which was shortlisted at the 2009 New Zealand Book Awards, and The Odour of Sanctity (VUP, 2013), a contemporary epic poem. She is also the author of Pony Tales, a series of children’s novels.

Breastfeeding Uncovered reveals the complex barriers that society places in the way of breastfeeding, and shows how we can increase breastfeeding rates if we support, encourage and enable new mothers.

Everyone has an opinion on how to feed your baby, so what should you do?

Exploring the psychological essence of those who manipulate others, this book delves into dark psychology as a reflection of the human condition. It reveals that while most suppress dark impulses, a minority cannot, using manipulative tactics to achieve their desires. Readers will learn about the strategies employed by mental manipulators, the psychological impact of these tactics, and how to recognize and counteract them. The book also provides insights into body language interpretation and techniques for leveraging dark psychology for personal success and self-defense.

Birthing in a pandemic: what changed, what were the consequences, what should we do now.

She was Emily Dickinson’s maid, her confidante, her betrayer… and the savior of her legacy. An evocative new novel about Emily Dickinson's longtime maid, Irish immigrant Margaret Maher, whose bond with the poet ensured Dickinson's work would live on, from the USA Today bestselling author of Flight of the Sparrow, Amy Belding Brown. Massachusetts, 1869. Margaret Maher has never been one to settle down. At twenty-seven, she's never met a man who has tempted her enough to relinquish her independence to a matrimonial fate, and she hasn't stayed in one place for long since her family fled the potato famine a decade ago. When Maggie accepts a temporary position at the illustrious Dickinson family home in Amherst, it's only to save money for her upcoming trip West to join her brothers in California. Maggie never imagines she will form a life-altering friendship with the eccentric, brilliant Miss Emily or that she'll stay at the Homestead for the next thirty years. In this richly drawn novel, Amy Belding Brown explores what it is to be an outsider looking in, and she sheds light on one of Dickinson's closest confidantes—perhaps the person who knew the mysterious poet best—whose quiet act changed history and continues to influence literature to this very day.

Insecurity, negative thinking, and jealousy can undermine relationships, leading to conflicts between partners. This book offers practical strategies to help readers recognize and address harmful behaviors such as possessiveness and negativity. By implementing the techniques outlined, individuals can foster healthier connections with their partners, ultimately enhancing relationship satisfaction and stability.

Highlighting the often overlooked realities of single parenthood in the UK, the book emphasizes the importance of supporting the wellbeing of these families. It challenges the negative stereotypes commonly portrayed in media by presenting a more balanced view that acknowledges the strengths and resilience of single parents. Through this perspective, it aims to foster understanding and appreciation for the diverse experiences of single-parent families.