Caroline Busher launches her 5th novel

By Dan Walsh at Wexford Library

Caroline Busher is an Irish Times best-selling author of fiction for children bringing Irish heritage and history to life through creative writing and storytelling and her fifth novel ‘The Boy Who Slipped Through Time’ was launched in Wexford Library today (Saturday) by well-known Wexford playwright and writer Billy Roche.

Billy was full of praise for Caroline’s writings and her achievements, wished her well with her latest publication, and said it was an absolute honour to be asked to launch the book.

Caroline welcomed family and friends and all who turned up at the well-attended launch, did a few short readings and urged everyone to go out and buy a copy of the book! But she was clearly overwhelmed by the support shown towards her work and repeated her appreciation for all the support.

Caroline’s friend and traditional musician, Helen Dunbar, brought along her tin whistle and “brought the house down” with her tender rendition of the famous Wexford ballad, ‘Boolavogue’.Refreshments followed.

Caroline grew up in a Victorian House in the North West of England. As an only child Caroline spent her days reading books and writing fantastical stories. She now lives at Enniscorthy and “believes that it is the most magical place on earth.”

Caroline worked as “Reader in Residence” with Wexford Public Library Services for a few years. She is a writer in residence in a primary school setting and is a heritage expert with The Heritage Council of Ireland. Caroline is also a writer on the Poetry Ireland Writers in Schools Scheme, and she is an Arts in Education Practitioner on the Teacher Artist Partnership and the BLAST programme, which are government initiatives to raise Arts Education in Ireland. 

Caroline has held the position of Programme Manager and curator of Wexford Literary Festival and The Festival Manager of “Towers and Tales” International Storytelling Festival. She visits primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland and she also delivers workshops in libraries and has appeared at some of the best literary festivals in the country. Caroline regularly facilities creative writing classes and works as a creativity coach and mentor, helping creative people to live their dream creative life.
‘The Boy Who Slipped Through Time’ by Caroline Busher, paperback, published by Poolbeg Press Ltd, available at Easons Bookshops, Wexford, Enniscorthy and Gorey. ISBN: 9781781996959.