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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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The first book of a new supernatural historical series set in the 1930s
Some secrets refuse to stay buried …
When Lily Ash arrives at the excavation of the ancient palace of Knossos on Crete, she discovers that its powerful spirits have been waiting a very long time for someone with her psychic abilities . . .
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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
My first poetry collection, Flocks of Words, shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award in 2018. Poems about nature, art and metaphysics.
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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:

Christmas at the Castle Event -   Chester Castle 30th November 2024, 11-4pm & 5-7pm 

I'm joining English Heritage at Chester Castle to celebrate the best of Christmas Past! I'll be signing my new book An Ancient Haunting alongside my medieval and WW2 set novels. Make great personalised presents!    Free Event!

Launch of 'An Ancient Haunting' - Pengwern Books, Shrewsbury, 4th December, 6:00-7:30pm

Join me at this brilliant bookshop to find out about the real history behind my latest book. Enjoy refreshments and get personalised signed copies! Free Event - supporting local Independent Bookshop!

New Book Signing Events: Burway Books - 6th December, Castle Bookshop - 7th December 12-2pm

Opportunities to get signed, personalised books and meet the author in festive Church Stretton and historic Ludlow. Free Events supporting Shropshire's Independent Bookshops! 
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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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