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Randi-Lee Bowslaugh is a Canadian speaker, personal trainer and author of children’s books and non-fiction.

A native of Ontario, Canada, she did her studies in Community and Justice Services at Niagara College, graduating at the top of her class.

During her studies, she completed a placement at a recovery house for alcohol and drug addictions. Following graduation, Randi-Lee worked for two and a half years at a Native Friendship Centre while studying psychology at university level.

Randi then went on to work in social services as an employment counselor for four more years before leaving to pursue her other passions.

Besides writing children’s books, Randi has also published mental health awareness books inspired by her experience raising her youngest child with special needs.

Whenever she isn’t working, the kickboxing champion and personal trainer enjoys spending time with her two teenage children and her grandchild.

More about Randi-Lee Bowslaugh

Genres: Children's Book, Non-fiction, Self-help

Canada

Website: https://www.rbwriting.ca/

Non Series

  • Operation Deck the Halls (2020)
  • A Little Scare (2021)
  • Diamond the Cat (2021)
  • Woofie’s Hospital Trip (2021)

Draw Your Own Story Series

  1. At Sounds (2022)
  2. ‘Og’ Sounds (2022)

Non-fiction

  1. Thoughts of a Wanderer (2018)
  2. A Mother’s Truth – Raising Unique Children (2019)
  3. Embracing Me (2021)
  4. Good-Bye Too Soon (2023)

Personal Transformation Books (Self-Help)

  1. Weekly To-Do (2021)
  2. Be Selfish – Self-Care Journal (2021)
  3. Affirm Your Day: Affirmation Journal (2022)

Social Stories for Neurodiverse Kids

  1. Conversations – Making Friends & Taking Turns (2021)
  2. Using the Bathroom (2021)
  3. Cleaning Up: Putting Things Away (2022)
Draw Your Own Story Series

Detailed book overview

Non Series

Operation Deck the Halls

Chloe can't fall asleep on Christmas Eve and is worried that Santa won't be able to stop at her house. Her parents fall asleep on the couch, and Santa has to find a way in. With the help of some elves, magic happens, and a surprise is waiting in the morning.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2020
ISBN: 979-8580626338
Publisher: Independently published
A Little Scare

You won't know what lies around the corner in this collection of ten unique and diverse scary stories. Each story shares in the overall creepiness of the collection. From a family camping to a trip to an abandoned house you won't be disappointed.

The illustrations will add to the overall creepiness of the stories. Perfect for the tween in your life who loves twisted, odd tales. Each story is a short read that you won't want to put down.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8469017950
Publisher: Independently published
Diamond the Cat

Diamond is a cat with a big personality. Let her take you on an adventure throughout her day. From naps to chasing a mouse she tells you all about it through rhyme.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8728466567
Publisher: Independently published
Woofie’s Hospital Trip

Woofie is a stuffed dog that lives in a classroom full of children. Each week Woofie goes home with a different child and has many adventures.

Jack needs to get his tonsils out but is very scared. Woofie goes with Jack and helps him to be brave.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8784208286
Publisher: Independently published

Draw Your Own Story Series

At Sounds

This is an early reader book to practice the 'at' sound. The easy and repetitive sentences help to reinforce the reading sounds. The book brings their creativity to life as they get to draw the story.

The cover can be used as a cheat sheet for the words that they will see in the book. At the end of the book is a list of all the 'at' words that they see throughout the story.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2022
ISBN: 979-8447982713
Publisher: Independently published
‘Og’ Sounds

This is an early reader book to practice the 'og' sound. The easy and repetitive sentences help to reinforce the reading sounds. The book brings their creativity to life as they get to draw the story.

The cover can be used as a cheat sheet for the words that they will see in the book. At the end of the book is a list of all the 'og' words that they see throughout the story.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2022
ISBN: 979-8830541961
Publisher: Independently published

Non-fiction

Thoughts of a Wanderer

Author Randi-Lee Bowslaugh shares her struggle through the darkness of depression and how she cares for herself through it. Be inspired by sharing in her story and courage. You are never alone.

“A Book of Poetry…A retrospective look back at a teenager’s courageous journey from dark to light, from depression to hopefulness. And from retreating to fully living her life…”

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2018
Ebook: B07DXB59DM
Publisher: OTBPublishing.ca
A Mother’s Truth – Raising Unique Children

Renata and Randi take you through the ups and downs of being a mother to beautiful children who have neurodiversities (disabilities). The raw emotion and truth in this book may leave you in tears.

​Parents, caregivers and support staff will get an inside look at the situations that no one wants to talk about. The meltdowns, tears and anxiety that live in these households shed light on what it really means to love your children.

​“Two mothers from two generations share their stories of raising children with disabilities. Read about the uphill battles through the mental health and educational systems. These stories are the raw emotions that many parents go through.”

NB: Co-authored with Renata DiCarmine.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2019
ISBN: 979-8588540940
Publisher: Independently published
Embracing Me

Randi-Lee’s true story of coming to terms with her depression. Sharing thoughts around suicide and the harsh reality of feeling the need to hide these thoughts. 

Each chapter outlines coping strategies that can help an individual explore their own mental health and lovingly embrace themselves. Worksheets are provided at the end of the book to but the strategies into practice. Stopping the stigma of mental health starts with speaking honestly and openly. Topics discussed include: therapy, medication, coping mechanisms, suicide, negative self-talk, positive self-talk, self-care, mental toughness

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8713149093
Publisher: Independently published
Good-Bye Too Soon

Addiction is a rampant mental illness that takes hold of individuals of any age. Brandon was only a teenager when drugs took over his life. The battle raged for decades before he lost.

Randi-Lee shares the truth behind the eulogy. Having a brother with addiction created a fissure and forced the need for boundaries. Stepping away and loving him from a distance was her only way to keep herself safe.

This book goes beyond losing a brother. It delves into risk factors, constructive coping strategies, and a family’s grieving process. Reminding those left behind to forgive ourselves and the person we lost.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2023
Ebook: B0BMKW6FQF
Publisher: RB Writing

Personal Transformation Books (Self-Help)

Weekly To-Do

Having struggled to find notebooks that have what Randi needed she decided to create her own. Each notebook is designed with a purpose in mind.

Everyone thinks differently and that means that we all need different tools. Randi designed the to-do notebook based on the idea of needing to see a week of tasks and have the ability to put tasks on the day that they need to be completed. Without having the overwhelming clutter of all the other appointments that are stored on a calendar.

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8590541379
Publisher: Independently published
Be Selfish – Self-Care Journal

A whole year of self-care all in one book. This journal is divided into seven sections (a different section for every day of the week). In each section, there are 52 pages (one for each week of the year).

Sections include:

Journal Prompts

Activity Suggestions

Activity Pages

Workouts

Challenges

Recipes

Colouring Pages

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8774026524
Publisher: Independently published
Affirm Your Day: Affirmation Journal

Start your day in a positive way by using affirmations. Bring positivity into your heart and make it true for your day and your life. The perfect journal for anyone wanting to keep positivity top of mind.

Others can walk away but you have to stay with yourself.

So, you mine as well love yourself!

The journal includes:

31 affirmations

instructions to get you started

two lined pages for each affirmation giving you tons of space

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2022
Ebook: B0B3K5B568
Publisher: Independently published

Social Stories for Neurodiverse Kids

Conversations – Making Friends & Taking Turns

Follow along as the main character meets a new friend. After school they go home and tell their mom all about their day.

Children will learn:

- how to greet a new friend

- how to make a friend

- how to take turns in conversation

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8473454376
Publisher: Independently published
Using the Bathroom

Follow along as the main character takes us through the steps of using the washroom and washing their hands.

Children will learn:

- to close the door when using the washroom

- use a small amount of toilet paper

- flush the toilet when finished

- use soap and warm water

- dry hands

- turn off the light when finished

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2021
ISBN: 979-8757734514
Publisher: Independently published
Cleaning Up: Putting Things Away

Follow along as the main character takes us through the steps of cleaning up their room:

Children will learn to:

-Put things away when they are finished

-Put items back in the correct place

-Throw garbage out

-Put recycling away

-Put dirty clothes in the laundry basket

-Put dirty dishes in the kitchen sink

Author: Randi-Lee Bowslaugh
First Release: 2022
ISBN: 979-8824089585
Publisher: Independently published