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Helena Harper
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I live in the U.K. and come from a German/English background. I studied languages and International Relations at university and after a brief, unproductive spell in a bank (never again!), I decided to train as a teacher and did a PGCE at Exeter University in Devon. I've taught as a modern language teacher for 20 years, but have always enjoyed writing - primarily short, fantasy stories for children, but in the past few years I've also discovered the joys of writing poetry for adults - and my first two books are collections of poetry, which have been drawn from my professional and personal life. You'll find full details, reviews from Amazon Top Reviewers, and downloadable extracts from my first book "IT'S A TEACHER'S LIFE...!" on my books page.
My second book "FAMILY AND MORE - ENEMIES OR FRIENDS?", which is greatly influenced by my German/English background, is at present an ebook, but will soon be available as a paperback. You'll find details of the book and downloadable extracts on my books page together with formal reviews, but below is a recent comment from a reader.
"The poems are absolutely wonderful and perfect - it's an epic, multi-generational collection that tells of major, international events of great historical value and have characters that come alive, whom you just fall in love with. You have written a story that could be as epic as 'Gone With The Wind' and 'The Titanic'. I love it! I love the whole concept of that little girl and her family from opposite sides of the war. You have some really dynamic conclusions, recognitions and discoveries about self, family, people, nations and WAR. The challenge of a child, a young woman, resolving what nations could not, in order to integrate all her loves into whom she is and honor their values and courage. It is so good.
You are such a skilled story teller, 80 pages felt like 20. It went so fast and ended way too soon. It is absolutely the stuff of greatness, it has an inspirational and loving feel and wisdom that may be "just yours", but it is priceless. Thank you! B.W."
If you read my poems, you can decide for yourself whether you agree or not!
Accomplishments: My two poetry books
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Books

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Short Stories
 The Adopted Aunt by Helena Harper A tribute to a wonderful woman who was like an aunt to me. A story in verse that shows that anyone can be 'family', not just blood relatives....
The Tennis Director by Helena Harper A story, in verse, of a remarkable tennis player and coach...
The Father by Helena Harper A story in verse, based on fact (from my book "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?")...
The Mother by Helena Harper A true story, written in verse - a tribute to a remarkable woman. ...
The Foreign Uncle by Helena Harper A story told in verse and based on fact (from my book "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?"). It is the true and inspirational story of my German uncle....
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Poetry
 Remembrance by Helena Harper I was asked to write a poem for the remembrance ceremony that took place on 11th November 2009 at 11.00am in my local community and this is what I wrote - a poem in honour of those who have fought and...
Thank heavens for the wonderful child remote! by Helena Harper A poem inspired by something my neighbour said (a young mother with two small children)...
Picture Book Delight by Helena Harper What makes a good picture book for you? Is it one particular thing or a combination of different factors? These are my thoughts....
Heaven's Scented Kiss by Helena Harper In memory of an aunt of mine who died recently...
Limits, no limits by Helena Harper What the world says and what our soul says...
The Writer by Helena Harper Why I write...
The Tennis Game by Helena Harper Anyone for tennis?...
Essence of Light by Helena Harper
Thank You by Helena Harper
My Life by Helena Harper
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Articles
 What is the most important part of a picture book for you? by Helena Harper Thoughts about what makes a good picture book...
Mind-blowing and thrilling! by Helena Harper A book that propounds that we are all holographic beings living in a holographic universe....
A delightful lullaby to soothe both children and adults! by Helena Harper A lovely bedtime story/lullaby...
She Wore Emerald Then – Reflections on Mothers and Motherhood by Helena Harper A moving, thought-provoking and cosmic collection of poetry by Magdalena Ball and Carolyn Howard-Johnson...
Jake the Snake and the Stupid Time-Out Chair by Shelly Faith Nicholson by Helena Harper An amusing look at the life and thoughts of a five year old!...
Professor Angelicus Visits The Big Blue Ball by L. B. B. Ward by Helena Harper A wonderfully imaginative and spiritual journey to the Land of Sparkle....
Does our education system delight both teacher and taught? by Helena Harper A look at our current education system after 20 years on its merry-go-round....
Free verse poetry - an art form by Helena Harper This article was written by Angela Saunders who is poetry editor for BellaOnline, a site for and about women. In it she talks about free verse as a form of poetry and uses examples from my book IT'S ...
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News
 An enjoyable collection of poetry - full of passion and delightful detail by Helena Harper Review by Apex Reviews of my book "It's a Teacher's Life...!"...
Great books to be won in November! by Helena Harper Find a great holiday gift on VBT's Anniversary Tour in November...
A wonderful poetic story by Helena Harper Review of "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?" by author and freelance writer, Karen Cioffi...
Encapsulates characters and events breathtakingly by Helena Harper Review of my book "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?" by multi-award winning writer and poet, Carolyn Howard-Johnson...
It's a Teacher's Life...! now available from Weybridge Books by Helena Harper If you live anywhere near Weybridge, Surrey in the UK, you can now buy my book "It's a Teacher's Life...!" from Weybridge Books....
A breath of fresh air by Helena Harper Review on Amazon by a fellow teacher....
Something fine by Helena Harper Another review of "It's a Teacher's Life...!" from an Amazon Top Reviewer...
Book Reader's Heaven: Highlighting the Wonderful Poetry of Helena Harper by Helena Harper As part of National Poetry Month, two poems from my book "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?" are highlighted today by Independent Professional Book Reviewer, G. A. Bixler, on her blog "Book Reader...
It's a Teacher's Life...! now available from Haslemere bookshop by Helena Harper If you live anywhere near Haslemere, Surrey in the UK, you can now buy my book "It's a Teacher's Life...!" from Haslemere Bookshop....
Latest reviews for IT'S A TEACHER'S LIFE...! by Helena Harper Two more reviews on amazon.com for my book of poems IT'S A TEACHER'S LIFE...! And if you think the book is only for teachers, think again!...
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Events
 Helena Harper guest on Mayra Calvani's blog in December 12/1/2009 Mayra Calvani is hosting me on her blog on 1st December...
Helena Harper guest on Stephen Tremp's blog in November 11/17/2009 Stephen Tremp, author of the novel "Breakthrough", is hosting me on his blog in November...
Helena Harper guest on Marvin D. Wilson's blog in October 10/1/2009 Guest on Marvin Wilson's blog in October...
Helena Harper guest on Linda Asato's blog in September 9/1/2009 Linda Asato is hosting me on her blog in September....
Interview with Helena Harper 8/18/2009 Interview with Helena Harper...
Hosting author Dorothy Massey on my blog in August 8/1/2009 Dorothy is a member of the yahoo group VBT - Writers on the Move and will be my guest author in August....
Helena Harper guest on Crystalee Calderwood's blog in August 8/1/2009 Crystalee will be hosting me twice on her blog at the beginning of August...
Hosting Marvin D. Wilson on my blog in July 7/1/2009 Marvin D. Wilson, award-winning author and blogger, will be a guest on my blog in July...
Helena Harper guest on Nancy Famolari's blog in July 7/1/2009 I'm a guest on novelist Nancy Famolari's blog at the beginning of July....
Helena Harper guest on author Lea Schiza's blog in June 6/1/2009 Award winning author and editor, Lea Schiza, will be featuring me on her blog in June...
Hosting mystery writer Gayle Trent on my blog in June 6/1/2009 Hosting author Gayle Trent on my blog in June as part of the group, VBT-Writers on the Move....
Hosting author Dianne Sagan on my blog in May 5/1/2009 Will be hosting Dianne Sagan on my blog during the first week in May as part of the VBT - Writers on the Move group...
I'm being hosted by Kathy Stemke on her blog 5/1/2009 I'm a guest during the first week of May on Kathy Stemke's blog, as part of VBT-Writers on the Move....
Book Reader's Heaven: Highlighting the Wonderful Poetry of Helena Harper 4/18/2009 Two poems from my book "Family and More - Enemies or Friends?" highlighted on G. A. Bixler's blog, Book Reader's Heaven...
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Links
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| Helena Harper
My author's website with detailed information about my books, extensive extracts, readers' comments and purchase links.
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Say It With A Poem
Unique, personalised poems written to order for any and all occasions.
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Helena Harper's Blog
My blog where I post poems from my books, other poems and feature guest authors from the yahoo group VBT-Writers on the Move
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Additional information
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| The illustrations for my first children's picture book manuscript are now being done. My goal is to have the story published before the end of the year. |
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