Rathfarnham writer part of new movement
Mary Dennehy
LIVING in the Dublin Mountains, Carolann Copland only started writing ten years ago – and is now at the helm of Ireland’s first awards programme for independent and self-published writers.
With three books under her belt, Carolann, who lives on Killakee Road in Rathfarnham, is part of a new movement in Irish literature which see authors self-publish their own work, a movement which the mother-of-three is working hard to get recognised – encouraging readers, reviewers and the nation to embrace indie-books.
The founder of Carousel Writers’ Centre, Carolann has established The Carousel Aware Prize for Independently Published Authors and despite a busy schedule she took five to speak with The Echo.
You started writing at the age of 40, what made you pick up the pen?
My mam knew it was the right time for me and gave me a gentle nudge in the right direction. I’ve always been an avid reader and it felt like the most natural thing to start writing stories. It became addictive and has kept me on a high ever since.