Being an Ohio-born GenX gal provided three points of inspiration for Caroline as she began crafting Willow’s story. An interest in history brought the second protagonist, Fortunato, to life. Frustration with the patriarchy drove her to explore the topics of female empowerment, goodness versus badness, desire, family, friendship, and the emotional complexities of womanhood.

The result? Her 10-plus-years-in-the-making debut novel, Emerald Eyes, which will be published by Aphrodite Media later this year. Set in Central Ohio, the saga follows the D’Agata family from 1913 through 1987, and explores the impact relatives can have on their decedents—even from beyond the grave.

Caroline has evolved from a 37-year career in corporate communications to write from the heart. A Jersey Girl since marrying an excellent man from the Garden State three decades ago, Caroline enjoys sharing insights and is ready for her next speaking engagement. (Prior gigs covered such topics as the GenX perspective, crisis communications, corporate storytelling, industrial safety, and vendor management.)

She earned a BA in Journalism from Bowling Green State University and an MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University.

Outside of her writing practice, Caroline enjoys aging, reading, living on the lake with her beloved, exploring the area, road trips, traveling abroad, hanging out with friends, sipping craft beer / spirits / cocktails / sake, savoring delicious meals, watching live performances of all kinds, and sketching out her next book.

ABOUT CAROLINE LANGER