News and Events
Here you will find information about all that is new and upcoming
An Ancient Haunting - Book One of a new series is here!
Published on the 25th November 2024, 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 An Ancient Haunting is Book One of the 'Lily Ash Adventures' which will follow the young protagonist as she negotiates the dangers of the spirit world amongst mysterious ancient sites around the Mediterranean.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.
Author Events 2025:
26th April 2025, 11:30am - Talk at International Living History Festival - Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove Illustrated talk in the beautiful and historic long room of the String of Horses Inn as part of the Living History Festival. Find out about the real medieval history behind my novels. Signed copies will be available to purchase all day as part of the Meet the Author event in the Guesten Hall. Tickets and info https://avoncroft.org.uk/product/international-living-history-festival-2025
22nd May, 11:00 am - Illustrated Talk about Historical Fiction at Broseley Library. Contact [email protected] for details
24th May, 1:30 - 3pm - Regional Writers Meet-up - Oswestry Library  I'll be at this Writing West Midlands event talking about my journey into Indie Publishing in conversation with Jonathan Davidson, Chief Executive of WWM. A great chance to meet other writers and find out about opportunities.  Tickets free but must be booked ahead: https://writingwestmidlands.org/events/in-person-regional-writers-meet-up-oswestry/Â
5th July 2-4pm - 'Sparking Stories -  exploring women’s hidden histories through fiction’, Telford Mercure Hotel Conference Centre, for the National Women's Register. Private event.
6th July, 5pm - 'An Ancient Haunting' Illustrated talk - Secret Garden, Castle Books, Ludlow. Tickets £8.50, booking through https://www.castlebookshopludlow.co.uk/events-2025.html
22 - 25th 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 also be tailored to the needs of large or small groups. 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?
