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The sequel to An Ancient Haunting is in the works!
I’m delighted to be travelling to Egypt in February 2026 to do final research for Book Two of The Lily Ash Adventures. The series follows the young protagonist as she negotiates the dangers of the spirit world amongst mysterious ancient sites around the Mediterranean, and the second instalment will find her at the intriguing archaeological site of Tell el-Amarna, city of the heretic Pharaoh Akhenaten and his Queen Nefertiti! I hope to publish Book Two by the end of 2026.Â
 An Ancient Haunting is a supernatural historical adventure set on Crete during one of the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century. For ages 10+  Â
'What a great read this book is! Congratulations Kate Innes who has written an irresistible protagonist in Lily, wonderful settings, satisfying plot. I enjoyed it immensely and look forward to the sequel. Highly recommended!' Jean Atkin - poet & author of The Crow House
You can order a copy on the Shop page of the website.
Also in the Shop you can now buy a selection of badges based on the covers of my books. Select from ‘Damsel in Charge’, ‘Horny for History’, ‘Cheeky Monkey’ (all from The Arrowsmith Trilogy covers), or ‘Prickly Do Not Touch’ and ‘I Take No Bull’ from Greencoats and An Ancient Haunting resepectively!
Public Author Events 2026:
16th May, 10:30 - 1pm - Creative Writing Workshop - Write your own Folktale at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove. Contact Avoncroft to book your place.Â
14th July, 7:15 - 9pm - Poetry Reading at Shrewsbury Poetry - The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury. I’ll be reading from my new poetry collection, The Matter, alongside a set from the excellent Steph Morris and open mic slots. £3 on the door. No need to book.
28 - 31st August - Shrewsbury Folk Festival, Bookstall
Talks about my historical fiction, poetry readings, medieval/Aegean research, and being an indie author are available for public or private venues.  Book Clubs, U3A's, Women's Institutes, Bookshops, Libraries, Historical Societies, Universities and many other groups have enjoyed these presentations. Talks range from 30 min to 1 hour in length.
Creative writing workshops can be tailored to the needs of large or small groups, Primary & Secondary schools and Further & Higher educational institutions. Get in touch to discuss.
The Errant Hours - the book that travels the world! It has galloped through Morocco, Japan, Portugal, Cuba, Belize and Florida.  Last seen being read by the Grad Students in the Celtic Studies Department at Harvard University.
Where will you read your copy?
