# EMMA BATTEN AUTHOR

> Emma Batten is a local author living in Romney Marsh, Kent. She specialises in novels and short stories that incorporate the ancient history of the Marsh, its extraordinary people and unparalleled architecture.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/)
- [Blog](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog): Read the latest news and events from Romney Marsh Author Emma Batten.
- [Contact](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/contact): Contact Emma batten to book your place for your next workshop, talk or creative writing event
- [Creative Writing at Home](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/creative-writing-at-home)
- [Delivery \& Returns](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/delivery--returns)
- [Midley - The novellas](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/midley---the-novellas)
- [No-Writing Workshops](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/no-writing-workshops): No-writing workshops for budding storytellers in Kent.
- [Privacy-policy](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/privacy-policy)
- [Reviews](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/reviews): Read the latest reviews of Emma Batten's books. Enjoy her selection of historical stand-alone novels and range of exciting genres.
- [Shop](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/shop): Shop all books by Emma Batten, The Romney Marsh Author in Kent.
- [Stand-alone novels](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/stand-alone-novels)
- [Talks](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/talks): Hire Emma to speak at your local club, event or meeting. Emma can provide talks on the history of Romney Marsh and how to become a writer.
- [The Anglo-Saxon Saga](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/the-anglo-saxon-saga): The Saxon Saga by Emma Batten The Romney Marsh Author. Order yours online today.
- [The Dungeness Saga](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/the-dungeness-saga): Read the Dungeness Saga by Author Emma Batten
- [The Dymchurch Saga](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/the-dymchurch-saga): The Dymchurch Saga by Emma batten. Read stories with the rich history of Kent. Order books online today.
- [Workshops](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/workshops): Creative writing workshops with Emma batten, The Romney Marsh Author in Kent. Book your place online.

## Blog Posts
- [First Blog](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/first-blog)
- [Proof reading and front cover](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/proof-reading-and-front-cover)
- [Craft Fairs \& Shelves](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/craft-fairs-shelves)
- [Still at the inbetween stage](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/still-at-the-inbetween-stage)
- [Proof Copy!](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/proof-copy)
- [At the printers](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/at-the-printers)
- [First sales](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/first-sales)
- [May 28th, 2018](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/may-28th-2018)
- [Book Launches \& Author talks](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/book-launches-author-talks)
- [The Hunt for the lost port](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/the-hunt-for-the-lost-port)
- [Events on the marsh](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/events-on-the-marsh)
- [First Review!](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/first-review)
- [Historic Churches Tour](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/historic-churches-tour)
- [the old school dungeness](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/the-old-school-dungeness)
- [Ashford Chapters](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/ashford-chapters)
- [Day of Syn](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/day-of-syn)
- [Hagstones](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/hagstones)
- [Last Chapter](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/last-chapter)
- [FULL Circle](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/full-circle)
- [With thanks to...](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/with-thanks-to)
- [Stranger On The Point](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/stranger-on-the-point)
- [Half WAy...](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/half-way)
- [Favourite Characters](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/favourite-characters)
- [The artist's Gift](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/the-artists-gift)
- [Writing my ww2 Novel](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/writing-my-ww2-novel)
- [A Double Book Launch!](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/a-double-book-launch)
- [Back in time for a new novel](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/back-in-time-for-a-new-novel)
- [Death's head on a mop-stick - using language in historical novels](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/deaths-head-on-a-mop-stick-using-language-in-historical-novels)
- ["What do I want in an Emma Batten novel?"](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/what-do-i-want-in-an-emma-batten-novel)
- [My Search for the Britannia Inn](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-search-for-the-britannia-inn)
- [A lockdown launch](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/a-lockdown-launch)
- [Two months until publication...](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/two-months-until-publication)
- [Aldington Knoll - inspiration for my saxon novel](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/aldington-knoll-inspiration-for-my-saxon-novel)
- [My Author Journey – A Place Called Hope](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-author-journey-a-place-called-hope)
- [My author journey - secrets of the shingle](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-author-journey-secrets-of-the-shingle)
- [MY AUthor Journey - What The Monk Didn't See](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-author-journey-what-the-monk-didnt-see)
- [My author Journey - But first maintain the wall](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-author-journey-but-first-maintain-the-wall)
- [My Dymchurch Token](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-dymchurch-token)
- [APRIL BLOG CHallenge - 1st April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-1st-april)
- [My APRil Blog challenge - 2nd April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-2nd-april)
- [my april blog challenge - 3rd april](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-3rd-april)
- [MY april blog challenge - 4th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-4th-april)
- [My april blog challenge - 5th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-5th-april)
- [My Blog challenge 7th \& 8th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-blog-challenge-7th-8th-april)
- [my april blog challenge - 8th \& 9th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-8th-9th-april)
- [My april blog challenge 10th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-10th-april)
- [My April Blog Challenge - 11th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/my-april-blog-challenge-11th-april)
- [April Blog Challenge - 12-15th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-12-15th-april)
- [April 18th, 2022](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-18th-2022)
- [April Blog challenge 19-21 Arril](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-19-21-arril)
- [April Blog Challenge 22nd-24th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-22nd-24th-april)
- [April 27th, 2022](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-27th-2022)
- [April Blog challenge - 28th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-28th-april)
- [April Blog Challenge - 29th \& 30th April](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/blog/april-blog-challenge-29th-30th-april)

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- [MURDER AT THE GRAND - Part One - Mon 3.11.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/murder-at-the-grand-part-one-mon-31125-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [MURDER AT THE GRAND - Part One - Weds 5.11.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/murder-at-the-grand-part-one-weds-51125-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [MURDER AT THE GRAND - Part Two - Mon 17.11.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/murder-at-the-grand-part-two-mon-171125-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [MURDER AT THE GRAND - Part Two - Weds 19.11.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/murder-at-the-grand-part-two-weds-191125-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [My Romney Marsh Companion](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/my-romney-marsh-companion): My Romney Marsh Companion Non-fiction. A guide to Romney Marsh as found in Emma’s novels. Glossy paperback Artist: Kean Farrelly Photography: Mike Winter \& Emma Batten “What sort of place is Romney Marsh?” asks Brother Edwen in the opening...
- [Name the stone face!](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/name-the-stone-face): Name the stone face in Old Romney Church (St Clements). 100 chances. The winning name will be chosen by my Mini Novels group and announced at the Romney Marsh Community Hub on Thursday 12th September. Please email me on batten.em@outlook.co...
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- [THE POSTCARD - FULL DAY - MON 7.9.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/postcards-part-one-mon-7926-10am-3pm): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD - PART ONE - WEDS 2.9.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/postcards-part-one-weds-2926-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [Reckless Choices](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/reckless-choices): Reckless Choices – a prequel to the Dungeness Trilogy Now only available as Amazon paperback or eBook Historical fiction Family saga Romance Overcoming adversity Coercion Cover Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Dungeness, Lydd \&...
- [Royal Visitors - Part One - Mon 1.9.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/royal-visitors-part-one-mon-1925-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [Royal Visitors - Part One - Weds 3.9.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/royal-visitors-part-one-weds-3925-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [ROYAL VISITORS - PART TWO - MON - 15.9.25 - 10am - 12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/royal-visitors-part-two-mon-15925-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [ROYAL VISITORS - PART TWO - WEDS 17.9.25 - 10am-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/royal-visitors-part-two-weds-17925-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [Secrets of the Shingle](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/secrets-of-the-shingle): Secrets of the Shingle – BESTSELLER – First in the Dungeness Saga/Trilogy Historical fiction Family saga Mystery Overcoming adversity/coming of age Cover Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Dungeness \& Ashford 1890s - Victorian "I...
- [Still Shining Bright](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/still-shining-bright): Still Shining Bright – a prequel to the Dungeness Trilogy Now only available through Amazon as paperback or eBook Historical fiction Family saga Romance Overcoming adversity Cover Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Dungeness, Ash...
- [Story Making Evening - 1287 Storm - 30.7.25 - 6:45pm](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/story-making-evening-1287-storm-30725-645pm): Cosy Kettle (Hamstreet) and Emma invite you to an informal, fun and interactive evening on Wednesday 30th July. Come along and explore the evening of the 1287 storm and the aftermath through a lively discussion - no writing involved. Time:...
- [STORY POTS - THE FIGUREHEAD - 8.3.25 - 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/story-pots-the-figurehead-8325-10am-12noon): Story Pots feature all the discussion and creativity from a writing workshop but without the writing. They are usually inspired by something from our local history. Everyone takes part in creating a story, but you are never put on the spot....
- [STORY POTS - THE KING'S LEAP - 10.5.25 - 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/story-pots-the-kings-leap-10525-10am-12noon): Story Pots feature all the discussion and creativity from a writing workshop but without the writing. They are usually inspired by something from our local history. Everyone takes part in creating a story, but you are never put on the spot....
- [Stranger on The Point](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/stranger-on-the-point): Stranger on the Point – Second in the Dungeness Saga/Trilogy Historical fiction Family saga Mystery Overcoming adversity/Coming of age Cover Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Dungeness \& Ashford 1920s “Galloways this be. Close e...
- [TALL TOWERS - HYTHE - FULL DAY - 4.9.24](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-hythe-full-day-4924): A creative writing session inspired by a story in the history of St Leonards Church, Hythe. To be held at The Old School, New Romney. 10am - 3pm. Please bring a packed lunch.
- [TALL TOWERS - HYTHE - PART ONE - 21.8.24 - 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-hythe-part-one-21824-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by an event in the history of St Leonard's church in Hythe. Part one of two sessions but will also work as stand-alone. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [TALL TOWERS - HYTHE - PART TWO - 4.9.24 - 1pm-3pm](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-hythe-part-two-4924-1pm-3pm): A creative writing workshop inspired by a story in the history of St Leonards Church, Hythe. This is part two and is best if it is only booked if you have completed part one. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [Tall Towers - Lydd - ALL DAY 10am-3pm. 7.2.24](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-lydd-all-day-10am-3pm-7224): A creative writing workshop inspired by the bombing of Lydd Church in 1940. This is a full day. Please bring a packed lunch. To be held in The Old School, New Romney.
- [Tall Towers - Lydd. Part 1. 17.1.24 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-lydd-part-1-17124-10am-12noon): A creative writing workshop inspired by the bombing of Lydd church in 1940. This is part one of two sessions, but can be booked on its own.
- [Tall Towers - Lydd. Part 2. 31.1.24 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-lydd-part-2-31124-10am-12noon): A creative writing workshop inspired by the bombing of Lydd Church in 1940. This is part 2 and is best booked only if you have booked part 1. To be held in The Old School, New Romney.
- [TALL TOWERS - MARTELLO 22 - FULL DAY - 1.5.24 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-martello-22-full-day-1524-10am-3pm): A creative writing workshop inspired by a story from Martello 22. This is an experiential play-writing session and is for REGULAR ATTENDEES ONLY. To be held at The Old School, New Romney.
- [TALL TOWERS - MARTELLO 22 - PART 1 - AM ONLY - 15.5.24 10AM-12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-martello-22-part-1-am-only-15524-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by a story from the history of Martello 22 in Dymchurch. Part one of two sessions. Can be booked on its own. 10am -12 noon at The Old School, New Romney.
- [TALL TOWERS - MARTELLO 22 - PART 2 - AM ONLY - 29.5.24 10AM-12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-martello-22-part-2-am-only-29524-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by a story from the history of Martello 22 in Dymchurch. Part 2 - only book this if you have completed part 1. 10am -12 noon at The Old School, New Romney.
- [TALL TOWERS - ST NICHOLAS - FULL DAY - 3.7.24 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-st-nicholas-full-day-3724-10am-3pm): In this creative writing session find out why the building of St Nicholas church tower is so closely connected with the fortunes of Canterbury Cathedral. Transport yourself to Medieval times and watch it being built. To be held at The Old S...
- [TALL TOWERS - ST NICHOLAS - PART ONE - 17.7.24 - 10AM-NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-st-nicholas-part-one-17724-10am-noon): In this creative writing session find out why the building of St Nicholas church tower is so closely connected with the fortunes of Canterbury Cathedral. Transport yourself back to medieval times and watch as the tower is built. This is par...
- [TALL TOWERS - ST NICHOLAS - PART TWO - 31.7.24 - 10AM-NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-st-nicholas-part-two-31724-10am-noon): A creative writing session inspired by the building of St Nicholas church tower. Part two - please only book this if you have booked part one. To be held at The Old School, New Romney. 10am-noon
- [Tall Towers - The third lighthouse - ALL DAY - 3.4.24 10am-3pm](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-the-third-lighthouse-all-day-3424-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by an incident at the 1792 lighthouse, Dungeness. This is the full session. To held at The Old School, New Romney. Please bring a packed lunch.
- [Tall Towers - The third lighthouse - PART ONE - 20.3.24 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-the-third-lighthouse-part-one-20324-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by an incident at the 1792 lighthouse, Dungeness. This is part one of two sessions but can stand alone. To held at The Old School, New Romney.
- [Tall Towers - The third lighthouse - PART TWO - 17.4.24 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-the-third-lighthouse-part-two-17424-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by an incident at the 1792 lighthouse, Dungeness. This is part two of two sessions and best booked with part one. To held at The Old School, New Romney.
- [Tall Towers - Warehorne - ALL DAY - 6.3.24 10am-3pm](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-warehorne-all-day-6324-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by an incident affecting Warehorne's church tower. A full day session held at The Old School, New Romney. Please bring a packed lunch.
- [Tall Towers - Warehorne - AM only - 21.2.24 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tall-towers-warehorne-am-only-21224-10am-12noon): A morning only creative writing session inspired by an incident affecting Warehorne's church tower. To be held at The Old School, New Romney.
- [The Anglo-Saxon Saga and My 1287 storm novel](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-anglo-saxon-saga-and-my-1287-storm-novel): The Pendant Cross \& The Sacred Stone. Historical Fiction Family Saga Overcoming Adversity Romance Places: West Hythe, Lyminge and Aldington. 7th century. What the Monk Didn't See Historical Fiction Overcoming Adversity Romance Set in: New R...
- [The Artist's Gift](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-artists-gift): The Artist’s Gift - Third in the Dungeness Saga Historical fiction Family saga WW2 drama Overcoming adversity Cover Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Lydd, Dungeness \& Ashford 1940s A desperate scream rose to the rafters, reverb...
- [The Complete Dungeness Saga](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-complete-dungeness-saga): A saga set in the 1870s, 1890s, 1920s and during WW2. Historical fiction Family saga Mystery Romance Overcoming adversity Featuring Dungeness, Ashford and Lydd. Still Shining Bright tells the story of Cora and her young daughter, Emily, who...
- [The Dungeness Trilogy](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-dungeness-trilogy): A saga set in the 1890s, 1920s and during WW2. Historical fiction Family saga Mystery Romance Overcoming adversity Featuring Dungeness, Ashford and Lydd. The series starts with Alice Tibbs, setting off to work as a teacher on a desolate hea...
- [The Dymchurch Reckoning](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-dymchurch-reckoning): The Dymchurch Reckoning – third in the Dymchurch Trilogy Historical fiction Family Saga Crime Who dunnit Romance Artist: Kean Farrelly from Dymchurch Places: Dymchurch \& New Romney 18th Century “It is more than a touch complicated,” Sir Jul...
- [The Dymchurch Trilogy](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-dymchurch-trilogy): A trilogy set in the mid-18th century, featuring real and recognisable places in the Dymchurch and New Romney area. Real events with fictional characters Historical Fiction Overcoming adversity Romance Who dunnit (The Dymchurch Reckoning)
- [THE FRONT DOOR - MON 1.6.2026 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-front-door-mon-162026-10am-3pm): An informal creative writing session to be held at The Old School, New Romney. Beginners welcome. Please bring a packed lunch.
- [THE FRONT DOOR - WEDS 3.6.2026 - 10AM - 12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-front-door-weds-362026-10am-12noon): An informal creative writing session to be held in The Old School, New Romney. Beginners welcome.
- [The Gilt Cup - A No-Writing Workshop - Saturday 13.4.24 - 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-gilt-cup-a-no-writing-workshop-saturday-13424-10am-12noon): A new style of story-making session with all the discussion and none of the writing! All sessions are inspired by our local history. This one is set in Georgian times. Please arrive at The Old School, New Romney for 10am. The session starts...
- [The Grand - Part One - Mon 4.8.25 - 10am-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-grand-part-one-mon-4825-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Grand - Part One - Weds 6.8.25 - 10:00 - 12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-grand-part-one-weds-6825-1000-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Grand - Part Two - Mon 18.8.25 - 10:00-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-grand-part-two-mon-18825-1000-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Grand - Part Two - Weds 20.8.25](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-grand-part-two-weds-20825): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Grand - Part Two - Weds 20.8.25 - 10am-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-grand-part-two-weds-20825-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [THE LEAS - Part Two - Mon 20.10.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-leas-part-two-mon-201025-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [THE LEAS WW1 - Part One - Mon 6.10.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-leas-ww1-part-one-mon-61025-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [THE LEAS WW1 - Part One - Weds 15.10.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-leas-ww1-part-one-weds-151025-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [THE LEAS WW1 - Part Two - WEDS 29.10.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-leas-ww1-part-two-weds-291025-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Leas in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole and Grand Hotels. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Market - a no-writing workshop - SAT 9.5.2026 - 10AM-12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-market-a-no-writing-workshop-sat-952026-10am-12noon): A brand new story-making workshop inspired by a real event in our local history. To be held at The Old School, New Romney.
- [THE MARKET - NON-WRITING WORKSHOP - 6.7.26 - 1pm-3pm](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-market-non-writing-workshop-6726-1pm-3pm): A creative story-making workshop inspired by an event in our local history. Become a character in a story which is fully guided by me. Unpredictable and fun. There is also a morning session on this day and if you are staying for both please...
- [The Metropole - Part One - Mon 30.6.25 - 10am-12.15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-metropole-part-one-mon-30625-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees in Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole Hotel. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Metropole - Part One - Weds 2.7.25 - 10am-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-metropole-part-one-weds-2725-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole Hotel. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Metropole - Part Two - Mon 21.7.25](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-metropole-part-two-mon-21725): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole Hotel. Part two. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Metropole - Part two - Weds 16.7.25 - 10am-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-metropole-part-two-weds-16725-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by the history of the Lees, Folkestone. Create fictional characters living and working in the Metropole Hotel. Part two. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [The Pendant Cross](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-pendant-cross): The Pendant Cross – First in the Saxon saga Historical fiction Family Saga Overcoming adversity Hint of Romance Cover Artist Kate Western from New Romney Places West Hythe Lyminge 7th Century “What sort of place is Romney Marsh?” the monk a...
- [THE POSTCARD 2 - PART TWO - WEDS 18.11.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-2-part-two-weds-181126-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD 2 - PART TWO - WEDS 21.10.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-2-part-two-weds-211026-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD 3 - FULL DAY - MON 2.11.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-3-full-day-mon-21126-10am-3pm): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD 3 - PART ONE - WEDS 4.11.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-3-part-one-weds-41126-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD 2 - FULL DAY - MON 5.10.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-part-two-mon-51026-10am-3pm): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD - PART TWO - WEDS 16.9.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-part-two-weds-16926-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [THE POSTCARD 2 - PART ONE - WEDS 7.10.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-postcard-part-two-weds-71026-10am-1215): A creative writing workshop inspired by holidays taken on the Kent and East Sussex Coast. These sessions give you the chance to create characters and build a story around them, choosing your own path for them or following prompts. You do no...
- [The Railway Carriage Home - Creative Writing at Home](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-railway-carriage-home-creative-writing-at-home): Railway Carriage Homes A creative writing workshop inspired by 1920s Dungeness This course includes: 4 creative writing exercises Research topics Creating one main character in depth Self-editing suggestions taken from my own experiences (T...
- [The Sacred Stone](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-sacred-stone): The Sacred Stone – Second in the Anglo-Saxon Saga Historical fiction Family Saga Romance Overcoming adversity Cover Artist: Lisa Castle Hunter from Lydd Places: West Hythe, Aldington \& Lyminge 7th Century “I have a calling to see the tumble...
- [THE SILVER BOWL - A NO-WRITING WORKSHOP - WEDNESDAY 7.8.24 - 10am-12noon](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-silver-bowl-a-no-writing-workshop-wednesday-7824-10am-12noon): A new style of story-making session with all the discussion and none of the writing! All sessions are inspired by local history. This one is set in Georgian times. Please arrive at The Old School, New Romney for 10am and the session starts...
- [The Silver Bowl - Creative writing at home](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-silver-bowl-creative-writing-at-home): The Silver Bowl A creative writing workshop inspired by a real event in 18th century Rye This course includes: 5 creative writing exercises Research topics Creating three main characters Self-editing exercises and suggestions taken from my...
- [THE STONE FACES OF ROMNEY MARSH - MON 1.6.2026 - 1PM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-stone-faces-of-romney-marsh-mon-162026-1pm-3pm): A new version of my first workshop. Join me and my collection of new stone faces at The Old School, New Romney. Beginners welcome. Coming to the morning session too? Please bring a packed lunch.
- [The Whitsun Gallop](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/the-whitsun-gallop): The Whitsun Gallop – second in the Dymchurch Trilogy Historical fiction Family Saga Overcoming Adversity Artist: Zoe Beardsley from Greatstone Places: Dymchurch \& New Romney 18th Century No sooner had the racehorses passed, than new sensati...
- [TUDOR DUNGENESS - FULL DAY - 9.10.24 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tudor-dungeness-full-day-91024-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by the history of Dungeness. Create fictional characters living and working on the remote headland. A full day. Bring a packed lunch. Please note that this session will be on the second Wednesday of the m...
- [TUDOR DUNGENESS - PART ONE - 18.9.24 - 10AM-12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tudor-dungeness-part-one-18924-10am-12noon): A creative writing session inspired by the history of Dungeness. Create fictional characters living and working on the remote headland. Part one of two sessions but will also work as stand-alone. To be held at the Old School, New Romney.
- [TUDOR DUNGENESS - PART TWO - 9.10.24 - 1PM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/tudor-dungeness-part-two-91024-1pm-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by the history of Dungeness. Create fictional characters living and working on the remote headland. Part two of two sessions. Only book this if you have completed the first part on 18.9.24 To be held at t...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - FULL DAY - MON 20.4.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-full-day-mon-20426-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - FULL DAY - MON 2.2.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-full-day-mon-2226-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - FULL DAY - MON 2.3.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-full-day-mon-2326-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - FULL DAY - MON 30.3.26 - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-full-day-mon-30326-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or over two mornings. In this session we become fictional characters living...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - MON 5.1.26 - FULL DAY - 10AM-3PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-mon-5126-full-day-10am-3pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session (full day) or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters living an...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART ONE - WEDS 1.4.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-one-weds-1426-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or over two mornings. In this session we become fictional characters living...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART ONE - WEDS 4.2.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-one-weds-4226-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART ONE - WEDS 4.3.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-one-weds-4326-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART ONE - WEDS 6.5.26 - 10AM - 12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-one-weds-6526-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART ONE - WEDS 7.1.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-one-weds-7126-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART TWO - WEDS 15.4.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-two-weds-15426-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or over two mornings. In this session we become fictional characters living...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART TWO - WEDS 18.2.26 - 10AM-12:15](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-two-weds-18226-10am-1215): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART TWO - WEDS 18.3.25](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-two-weds-18325): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART TWO - WEDS 20.5.25 - 10AM - 12:15PM](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-two-weds-20525-10am-1215pm): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session held as a full day or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters l...
- [VISITORS TO ROMNEY MARSH - PART TWO - WEDS 21.1.26](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/visitors-to-romney-marsh-part-two-weds-21126): A creative writing session inspired by different people who have visited Romney Marsh over the centuries. Each workshop is a stand-alone session (full day) or repeated over two mornings. In this session become fictional characters living an...
- [VOTES FOR ALL! - NON-WRITING WORKSHOP - 6.7.26 - 10AM-12NOON](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/votes-for-all-non-writing-workshop-6726-10am-12noon): A creative story-making workshop inspired by an event in our local history. Become a character in a story which is fully guided by me. Unpredictable and fun. There is also an afternoon session on this day and if you are staying for both ple...
- [What the Monk Didn't See](https://www.emmabattenauthor.com/c/products/what-the-monk-didnt-see): What the Monk Didn’t See Historical Fiction Overcoming Adversity Hint of Romance Cover Artist: Kean Farrelly from Dymchurch Places New Romney 13th Century "There's dark deeds happening tonight. Pray for your family and the town. "Pray for R...