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Waterproof Mascara: A Wry, Clear-Eyed Memoir of Single Parenting and Survival
Sydney author Neroli Hajinakitas writes candidly about family life after divorce.
SYDNEY, Australia - " Waterproof Mascara" (ISBN:9781834185828 released November 26, 2025) , a memoir by Sydney-based writer Neroli Hajinakitas, offers an unsentimental, humourous account of raising three children after divorce. The book reflects on family life not as a carefully curated ideal, but as something noisy, imperfect, and deeply familiar to many parents.
Set largely within a busy household the author calls "The Share House," Waterproof Mascara chronicles everyday domestic realities: teenagers with selective blindness toward chores, appliances that appear to have moods of their own, and the ongoing work of rebuilding stability after the end of a marriage. Hajinakitas approaches these moments with observational humor rather than exaggeration, focusing on recognition over performance.
The book's title comes from a practical conclusion reached through experience: resilience is less about flawless preparation and more about getting through the day intact. From missing socks to late-night fridge raids, Hajinakitas documents the small negotiations that make up family life, while also reflecting on larger themes of independence, self-definition, and endurance.
Hajinakitas is a fashion design lecturer and former fashion business owner who did not learn to read fluently until her twenties due to dyslexia. Writing began as a personal exercise following a high-conflict divorce and gradually evolved into a structured memoir. Her background, including early struggles with literacy and later professional success, informs the book's grounded perspective and plainspoken voice.
Rather than presenting parenting as a set of lessons or solutions, Waterproof Mascara stays focused on her experiences. The book speaks to single parents, blended families, and anyone who has found humor to be a useful coping tool when control is limited and expectations fall short.
Waterproof Mascara is available through major online booksellers including Amazon [https://a.co/d/4SwfCpl].
About the Author
Neroli Hajinakitas is a Sydney-based writer and fashion design lecturer. She writes about domestic life, parenting, and resilience with a focus on observation and honesty. She lives on Sydney's North Shore with her three children, several pets, and a household full of well-used appliances.
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Author: Neroli Hajinakitas
Email: authorpress@tellwell.ca [mailto:authorpress@tellwell.ca]
Website: waterproofmascarabook.com.au [http://waterproofmascarabook.com.au/]
Buy Link: https://a.co/d/4SwfCpl
Genre: Memoir/Humour
Released: November 2025
PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9781779621962
Publisher: Tellwell
News source: Neroli Hajinakitas
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