Carol was supported by the Book Whisperers to publish a poetry book. Here, Carol tells us more about her writing and what it means to her.
Writing has always been quietly woven through my life even before I fully realised it. My first book, Birth of a Poet, is a collection of poetry that reflects emotion, healing and the power of words to comfort and connect. Alongside this I have written a children’s adventure story set in a magical world filled with imagination, friendship and courage. Both books come from the same place: a desire to tell stories that make people feel something, whether that is hope, warmth or a sense of belonging.
I began writing poetry in my thirties starting with a poem called The Owl. After that, life became busy and writing slipped into the background. It was only later, during a particularly stressful period in my life, that I returned to that poem and rewrote it. Something changed then. Once I started writing again, I found I could not stop. The words flowed naturally, almost as if they had been waiting patiently to be let out. Poetry became a release, a way to process thoughts and feelings that were otherwise difficult to express.
As my writing grew, so did my confidence. Future Pathways took me under their wing and helped me find the right people to support me on my journey. With encouragement and guidance, what began as scattered poems slowly turned into a collection. After around two years, I realised I had enough work to create a book. Looking back, I can see that even when I was young, I felt words could be powerful and help people feel less alone. For a long time though I lacked the confidence to believe I could truly do something with that gift.
Writing has become a form of therapy for me. When I am writing, I feel calm, focused and completely present. The world fades away and everything feels lighter. There is also a deep sense of achievement in seeing words take shape on the page, especially knowing they may help someone else in ways I may never fully understand.
Birth of a Poet became even more meaningful to me after my husband passed away two years ago. We often spoke about me finishing the book and dedicating it to him felt natural and right. It is a tribute to his belief in me and to the encouragement he always gave. Writing helped me through that loss, giving me a place to pour my grief, love and memories.
I have now published my first poetry book and am about to release my children’s book which is complete and just needs its final touches. I have already begun writing the second adventure and am also looking forward to creating more poetry in the future. If it were not for the doors opened by Future Pathways, many of these words might have remained unwritten. Instead, they are now out in the world where they belong. I hope my writing continues to reach hearts, inspire courage, and remind others that their own voices matter too in quiet ways.
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Carol was supported by the Book Whisperers. The Book Whisperers are one of our Delivery Partners. They help people write books. Below, you can find read interviews with The Book Whisperers and our other Delivery Partners.
