About Carla J. Harrod
Author. Traveler. Curator of Emotional Truth
Carla J. Harrod is a debut author whose storytelling blends elegance, suspense, and deeply felt emotional experience. A former interior designer with a lifelong love for contemporary art and global travel, Carla brings her refined aesthetic and life experience to the page in her breakout novel, The Lake Contract—a psychological drama set between the luxurious backdrops of Palm Beach and Lake Como.
The Story Behind the Story
Inspired in part by personal events and reflections, The Lake Contract explores the emotional and psychological aftermath of love, control, and the complexities of prenuptial agreements. Carla’s writing is grounded in emotional truth, making her fiction feel piercingly real, yet cinematic in its atmosphere.
Life Between Places
Carla divides her time between her restored 1850s barn home in Madison, Connecticut, and the elegant social world of Palm Beach. She still enjoys winters in Florida, surrounded by close friends, her beloved Yorkie “Leo,” and a calendar filled with charitable events, society galas, and evenings at the opera.
From Abu Dhabi to Andalusia, Florence to Singapore, Carla’s love of travel continues to shape her worldview and inspire her storytelling. Her most cherished destination, however, remains northern Italy—where her maternal roots and creative imagination find common ground.
A Glimpse Into Carla’s World
Frequently spotted at Palm Beach events such as the Heart Ball, the Old Bags Luncheon, and gatherings at The Breakers.
Known for her signature grace and modern style, whether walking Rodeo Drive or riding horseback on the family farm.
A lifelong animal lover, particularly devoted to her Yorkies—Leo, Maggie, and Max—and her horse, Chance of a Lifetime.
Friends and acquaintances include artists, producers, Broadway legends, and icons like Debbie Reynolds and George Hamilton.
Active supporter of arts and culture, often attending the opera, chamber music soirées, and international art exhibitions.
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