Carran Waterfield, a Southport-based author and notable performance maker, has announced the release of her new book, Pink Granite.
The new book is published today (Wednesday 16th October, 2025).
This young adult historical fantasy invites readers into the world of orphaned sisters Sarah and Ella One Ear, strangely familiar inhabitants of the Brinepoint archives, and experts in the rites and practices of the former quarrying village community..
Set in Brinepoint, Pink Granite follows Redhair and Daffodil Friend as they uncover phantoms from another era in a sacred book of mind-boggling prophecies.
Readers will meet the One Ear quarriers during the Angry Time, when assemblies at the Green Circle and Blessing Hut were frequent and necessary.
The story introduces memorable characters such as Great Old White Beard, Tommy and Susan Left Foot, and Jimmy-who-went-over-the-edge, while exploring why Sarah and Ella are drawn to their Great Great Granny’s rituals and the quest to save the villagers from a grave mistake.
Pink Granite is the exciting prequel to Waterfield’s first book, Redhair and Daffodil Friend.
About the Author
Carran Waterfield has been creating theatre works and performance events for over thirty years. She began writing stories for young people and discerning adults three years ago.
Pink Granite was developed through a unique creative process involving group workshops, movement, and ritual objects.
The story originated as a spoken-word performance in Dorset and evolved through site-based enquiries in Leicestershire, North Wales, and Dorset quarries.
Carran’s research into granite quarries and her family’s history deeply informs the book’s setting and themes.
Formerly from Coventry she now lives in Southport.
Availability & Events
Pink Granite is available at Carran Waterfield’s online store carranwaterfield.co.uk/shop and through all bookshops, online retailers, and local stockists. The author is available for interviews, signings, and readings.
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