Carol celebrated the publication of her debut novel, White Space, at Earlham Library, Norwich, on the 12th August. The book launch was a great success thanks to the generous support of the poet George Szirtes, who interviewed her. They met up some days before to discuss talking points. He suggested which characters she should focus on in the story, and to ask herself why Tracey Emin – as a kind of ghost, appearing now and then – was so important to the main character.
George and Carol taught many years ago at Norwich University of the Arts (or Norwich Art School as it was then), and enjoyed talking about the importance of art in the book – ‘Art as interpretation of personal history,’ as he put it.
Thanks also go to the manager and librarians at Earlham library for arranging the book launch, sending out a booking link and online poster, and making the event a lovely experience. A huge thanks to Jacqui Fenn for selling books, leaving Carol free to focus on signing and talking to those who came along and to Karen Whiterod for taking photos and filming during the discussion.
The event was nicely rounded off with a gathering outside, watching the shadows of the eclipse on the arch above the door.
Find out more about White Space and get your copy here
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