I am a Caribbean American with a passion for writing. It’s a way for me to express myself artistically and share my complex emotions, ideas, and experiences in a way that truly resonates with others. Nothing feels more natural than pouring my messy, complicated feelings onto a page where they somehow make sense. I dig into my own life stories—the funny, the painful, the weird—and try to make sense of the human experience.
Sometimes I’ll spend hours hunting for just the right words to capture a sunset or that hollow feeling after saying goodbye. My island roots definitely flavor my style. There’s nothing better than when someone reads my stuff and says, “I felt that.” That’s the dream, you know? If something I write makes you see the world differently, even for a minute, or helps you feel less alone... Well, that’s everything. Writing changed me. Maybe reading my words will change you, too.
How often will I hear from you?
All regular issues post at 1:30 pm ET.
I will post:
Regular issues of Caro’s Writing Perspectives every Saturday.
Writing prompts every third Wednesday of the month.
Every April, I will publish a poem a day, and during that month, you will receive an email from me every day. My goal is to write poems daily from prompts as a participant in National Poetry Writing Month (also known as NaPoWriMo), a writing project held annually in April in which participants attempt to write a poem each day for one month.
I intend to publish Halloween-themed poetry and flash fiction twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, during October.
Where should I begin reading?
Here is a list of poems and stories I wrote that are some of my favorites.
Poetry
Fiction
Of Note
My poem, Travelers, was awarded a medallion for poetry and featured in Top in Fiction.
My award-winning book of poetry and prose, The Edges, is available in digital and paperback formats at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Google Play, and Kobo.
Immigrant Dreams, an award-winning collection of 33 poems celebrating the resilience and hope of those who dare to dream beyond borders, is available in digital, paperback, and hardcover formats at:
Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo | Apple | Tolino | Vivlio | Smashwords | Fable | Palace Marketplace | Everand | Tertulia | IngramSpark | Google Play
Details and information on signed and free copies are available here.
Design, Photos, and Artwork
All designs, photos, and artwork, unless attributed, are from Canva.
The nitty gritty
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Me, me, me
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Caro Henry isn’t just a Caribbean American writer who penned The Edges and Immigrant Dreams—she’s got the rhythm of the islands running through her veins. Growing up surrounded by reggae’s infectious beats and the colorful dialects of Jamaica and the Cayman Islands shaped Caro from day one. She comes from tight-knit communities where storytelling wasn’t just entertainment—it was tradition. As poetry and tales passed around like treasured heirlooms, young Caro soaked it all up.
When she made the jump to America, writing became her bridge between worlds. Her poems and short stories helped her make sense of her new life while keeping her connected to her island roots.
These days, you’ll find Caro in a Maryland suburb outside D.C., sharing her home with her husband and a cat who thinks it runs the place. When she’s not writing, she’s usually elbow-deep in garden soil, creating a little sanctuary that welcomes everything from neighborhood squirrels to butterflies. Her yard has become something of a local hotspot for critters looking for a bit of hospitality!
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