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Here you will find news about my various publications & activities and examples of my writing.  My work rises out of my intense interest in the natural world, art, mythology and history.

I write poetry & prose, long & short, for children & adults. I enjoy collaborating with other creatives and writing in response to particular objects, places & themes. Basically, I love variety in my creative life.

As an experienced teacher and workshop leader, I'm also able to deliver creative activities to all ages and help everyone feel that they have tapped into their potential as a writer. I hope you enjoy finding out more!

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Lily Ash - Book Two
Sequel to An Ancient Haunting - coming in November 2026
Pre-orders soon available from the Website Shop
Errant Hours by Kate Innes
An Ancient Haunting – The first book of a new supernatural historical series set in the 1930s amongst iconic, mysterious ancient ruins.
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Errant Hours by Kate Innes
The first book of The Arrowsmith Trilogy, The Errant Hours, was published in 2015, and has been named one of the 100 Must-Read Medieval Novels by Book Riot.
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All The Winding World by Kate Innes
All the Winding World is Book Two of The Arrowsmith Trilogy, set ten years later than The Errant Hours, during the disastrous Anglo-French War of 1294-6
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Wild Labyrinth by Kate Innes
Inspired by the Mappa Mundi, this final book in 'The Arrowsmith Trilogy' brings the reader into its world of marvels and monsters, redemption and damnation.
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Greencoats by Kate Innes
Kate’s second collection includes poems about archaeology, climate, art, animals, and the living elemental matter all around us. Part of a collaboration with artist Helen Garrett
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soft folds of spawning streams
wisps of bees
the hollows made by muscular hills
and the downy skin of mown grass


News and Events:

Creative Writing Workshops - Write your own Fairytale or Myth at the Shrewsbury Folk Festival, 28 - 31 August 2026

Exploring existing tales and monsters of all kinds, Kate will help you create your very own story inspired by your deepest fears and wildest dreams. 29th 3pm & 30th 1:30pm. Day and Weekend tickets still available for festival as of 17/8. Fantastic music too 😉

 Live Poets’ Society at Bridgnorth Music & Arts Festival - St Mary’s Church 28th August, 7:30pm (doors 6:30pm)

I’ll be doing a reading from my new poetry collection The Matter, and some old favourites, alongside tremendous poets from the area including Liz Lefroy. Tickets FREE but best to book as not many left. Cake! Bar! https://bridgnorthfestival.co.uk/livepoetssociety2026

Private Events booked for 2026: presentations in schools, creative workshops for writing groups, talks to WI’s and U3A groups across Shropshire and the West Midlands 

If your school, writing group, or club would like a talk or a workshop, please do get in touch to discuss.  Contact me here!
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Educational Activities for all ages

I am able to deliver exciting creative workshops & presentations from KS1 - University. Download my 'Educational Visits and Workshops' pdf below

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