Irish Times best-selling &
An Post Irish Book Awards nominated author of

The Ghosts of Magnificent Children,
The Girl Who Ate The Stars,
The Legend of Valentine Sorrow,
The Spectacular Library of Magical Things,
The Boy Who Slipped Through Time, &
The Irish Women’s Suffrage Movement (Poolbeg Press).

Caroline Busher graduated with a First Class Honours MA in Creative Writing from UCD. Caroline has experience as a broadcaster on national TV and radio, and she is a book reviewer on Ireland AM, Ireland’s morning breakfast show.  “The Legend of Valentine Sorrow” by Caroline Busher was shortlisted as the Teen and YA Book Of The Year at the An Post Irish Book Awards.  Following on from this success, Caroline signed another three-book deal.  Her highly anticipated fourth novel, “The Spectacular Library of Magical Things”, was released in October 2022. Roddy Doyle describes “The Legend of Valentine Sorrow” as “Gripping, vivid and very, very entertaining.” Eoin Colfer describes Caroline as “A star of fantasy fiction.” Caroline’s brand new book, “The Boy Who Slipped Through Time”, was exclusively revealed on Ireland AM and is out on 05th September 2024.

Biography

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. When Caroline got older, she moved to the South East of Ireland and strongly believes that it is the most magical place on earth. Her house is nestled beneath the Blackstairs Mountains. But be warned, if you ever go there, you must tread carefully. The mountains resemble sleeping giants, and legend has it that the giants might wake up someday. If you ever find yourself in this predicament, please do not fear, as you are close to the world's oldest lighthouse and a medieval castle, so there are plenty of places to hide.

Caroline worked as “Reader in Residence” with Wexford Public Library Services for several years. She is a writer-in-residence in a primary school and a heritage expert with The Heritage Council of Ireland. Caroline is also a writer on 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 Festival Manager of Towers and Tales International Storytelling Festival. She visits primary and secondary schools throughout Ireland, and she also delivers workshops in libraries. Caroline has appeared at some of the best literary festivals in the country. Caroline regularly facilitates creative writing classes and works as a creativity coach and mentor, helping creative people to live their dream creative life.