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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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Creative Writing for the New Year

2nd January 2024

Confessions of a Micro Publisher: My most costly mistake

7th December 2023

Kate’s second poetry collection - The Matter - was published on the 1st November 2025. It includes poems about archaeology, climate, art, animals, and the living elemental matter all around us. The collection features poems written during a collaboration with artist, Helen Garrett. A detail of her wonderful painting, The Messenger, is the cover art.

Copies now available from the Website Shop

An Ancient Haunting – The first book of a new supernatural historical series set in the 1930s amongst iconic, mysterious ancient ruins.

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.

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

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.

For readers age 8+, Greencoats is a historical fantasy set in WW2 in Birmingham & Shropshire. It was shortlisted for the Rubery Book Award in 2021.

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 Workshop - Write your own Folktale at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove 16th May 2026, 10:30 -1pm

Exploring existing tales and incredible true history, Kate will help you create your very own folktale inspired by the intriguing buildings at Avoncroft and the power and variety of nature. Tickets and info from Avoncroft

Poetry Reading at Shrewsbury Poetry - The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 14th July, 7:15 - 9pm

I’ll be doing a reading from my new poetry collection The Matter alongside a set from the excellent Steph Morris and open mic slots. £3 on the door.

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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Activities and Commissions

For creative writing courses, tutoring, commissions, performances or residencies, Contact me or Learn More

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Welcome

Sign up to my Newsletter:

Latest Posts:

Creative Writing for the New Year

Confessions of a Micro Publisher: My most costly mistake

Archived Posts:

Copies now available from the Website Shop

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 Workshop - Write your own Folktale at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove 16th May 2026, 10:30 -1pm

Exploring existing tales and incredible true history, Kate will help you create your very own folktale inspired by the intriguing buildings at Avoncroft and the power and variety of nature. Tickets and info from Avoncroft

Poetry Reading at Shrewsbury Poetry - The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 14th July, 7:15 - 9pm

I’ll be doing a reading from my new poetry collection The Matter alongside a set from the excellent Steph Morris and open mic slots. £3 on the door.

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!

Educational Activities for all ages

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Welcome

Sign up to my Newsletter:

Latest Posts:

Creative Writing for the New Year

Confessions of a Micro Publisher: My most costly mistake

Archived Posts:

Copies now available from the Website Shop

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 Workshop - Write your own Folktale at Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove 16th May 2026, 10:30 -1pm

Exploring existing tales and incredible true history, Kate will help you create your very own folktale inspired by the intriguing buildings at Avoncroft and the power and variety of nature. Tickets and info from Avoncroft

Poetry Reading at Shrewsbury Poetry - The Hive, Belmont, Shrewsbury 14th July, 7:15 - 9pm

I’ll be doing a reading from my new poetry collection The Matter alongside a set from the excellent Steph Morris and open mic slots. £3 on the door.

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!

Educational Activities for all ages

Activities and Commissions

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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