Official Launch Announcement & Border Watch Feature
From a Late-Night Idea to an Official Book Launch
There are moments in life that feel a little surreal.
Seeing my name in The Border Watch was one of them.
As a mum of five, cancer survivor, professional overthinker, and someone who spends most days juggling school lunches, work, laundry piles and the endless mental load that comes with motherhood, becoming a published author wasn't exactly on my bingo card.
Yet here we are.
Featured in The Border Watch Newspaper.
Last week I had the privilege of being interviewed for the local newspaper about my book. As of today it is featured in The Border Watch, where I shared the story behind the book and the conversations that inspired it.
The article highlighted the realities that so many mothers face every day—the pressure to be perfect, the constant comparison fuelled by social media, and the invisible mental load that often goes unnoticed.
One of the messages that came through strongly was that real life rarely looks like the polished version we see online.
Real life is messy.
Real life is forgotten lunchboxes, piles of washing, arguments over socks, cold cups of coffee, tears in the car, and wondering if you're doing any of it right.
And yet real life is also beautiful.
It's laughter, resilience, connection, and somehow finding the strength to keep showing up even on the hard days.
The article was a wonderful opportunity to share the message behind the book and to remind mums that they are not alone in the beautiful chaos of motherhood.
Official Book Launch
I am incredibly excited to officially launch the book with the support of the Mount Gambier Library.
Event Details
📚 I Love You, But F*ck Off – Official Book Launch
📅 Sunday 2 August 2026
🕚 11:00am
📍 Mount Gambier Library
The event will include:
The story behind the book
My journey to becoming a published author
A reading from the book
Discussion about motherhood, marriage and the mental load
Audience Q&A
Book sales and signings
Whether you're a mum, know a mum, love a mum, or simply enjoy honest conversations about life, I'd love to see you there.
Thank You
The support from the Mount Gambier community has been overwhelming.
From friends and family to complete strangers sending messages, pre-ordering copies, sharing posts and cheering me on—thank you.
Publishing a book is both exciting and terrifying, and every word of encouragement means more than you know.
The response so far has reminded me why honest conversations matter and why sharing our stories can help others feel seen.
I can't wait to celebrate this milestone with you all on launch day.
Katie Roos
Author of I Love You, But F*ck Off
❤️📚
See you at the Mount Gambier Library on 2 August 2026 - tickets can be book via the link below if you are local.
https://mountgambier-events.bookable.net.au/#!/event-detail/Katie-Roos