Harriet Simpson
Harriet Simpson is a freelance writer and part-time examiner for GCSE and A-Level exams. She spends most of her time these days marking exam papers and watching the grey herons that fly past her apartment window.
Her chief delight comes in the shape of books, mostly made up ones, but the odd factual-information volume slips in too. She is particularly partial to the work of Terry Pratchett, Jasper Fforde, Donna Tartt and Susan Cooper.
She is trying to write a novel that isn't about birds ... but they keep swooping in amongst the pages in a very odd manner.
She write articles about novels, children's fiction, poetry, examinations and teaching.
Recently, Harriet Simpson won a travel writing competition with the Daily Telegraph, you can see her article here:
Just Back: A paddle into the wild
Latest Articles
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Five Great Days Out in Norfolk
Planning a holiday in Norfolk? Looking for great tips on the best attractions, places to visit and things to see? This article suggests five great days out.
Mar 10, 2011
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Golden Eagle Spotted Flying Over Welsh Hills
Despite recent sightings in Wales, golden eagles remain extremely rare birds. This article considers the future of the last golden eagles left in Britain.
Feb 1, 2011
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Want to Measure How Far You've Hiked, Run or Cycled? Here's How
Intrepid joggers, speedy cyclists and rambling hikers often wonder exactly how much distance they have covered. This article reviews three easy methods.
Jan 31, 2011
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The Urban Fox: Dangerous Menace or Just Another City Dweller?
Following a number of attacks on young children, urban foxes have received much negative press coverage. This article considers the future of the city fox.
Jan 30, 2011
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Trimphone: Must Have Retro Telephone For 2011
The BT Trimphone was a classic telephone in the 1970s. Today, cool replicas in funky modern colours make this the must-have retro phone of 2011.
Jan 29, 2011
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Philip Larkin "Days"
"Days" by Philip Larkin is a ten line poem that is deceptive in its simplicity. This article considers Larkin's poetic method in this remarkable short poem.
Dec 13, 2010
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"Tithonus" by Alfred Tennyson: A Guide for Students
Alfred Tennyson wrote the poem "Tithonus" in 1833. This article examines the use of imagery, theme and narrative voice in this beautiful but haunting poem.
Dec 13, 2010
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10K Road Race Calendar 2011: Best 10K Races in UK
Need a training goal for 2011? Looking for the best 10K road races in the UK? This article lists twelve top 10K road races for 2011.
Dec 13, 2010
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Great Expectations Chapter One: A Detailed Analysis
The first chapter of Great Expectations is a thrilling read. This article explores some of the techniques Charles Dickens uses to create drama and interest.
Dec 13, 2010
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Best Winter Running Gloves for Cold Weather Running: Review
Cold hands? Numb fingers? Gloves are an essential piece of kit for winter running. This article reviews four pairs of men's winter running gloves.
Dec 12, 2010
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