Creative Writer
I’m Allison Hill. Welcome to my author website!
This website showcases a small selection of my shorter creative writing pieces and introduces the books I’ve published. As well as short stories and poems, you will find articles on a range of subjects, from my wildlife exploits to general observations on daily life.
If you like what you see, please do share as I always welcome new readers.
Selected Short Pieces
Polar Perspectives
Majestic polar bears in contrast to everyday life
We stood on the deck scanning the horizon. The long lens on my camera was heavy but I didn’t mind. I peered across the ice, willing it to come into view…
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Allure of Australia
Seeing Kangaroos and koalas for the first time
We stood on the deck scanning the horizon. The long lens on my camera was heavy but I didn’t mind. I peered across the ice, willing it to come into view…
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Crazy Cat Ladies
A poem responding to JD Vance’s comments about crazy cat ladies and childless women
Crazy Cat Ladies have hit the news,
Thanks to Vance’s dreadful views.
He thinks women who’ve not given birth,
Lack future commitment, have no worth.
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The Lies and Foes of the Election
A poem all about the entertaining highs and lows of the 2024 UK election.
Rishi pronounced all drenched in rain,
Our chance to vote had come round again.
With six weeks ahead of electoral fun,
Those empty promises could run and run.
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The Scam from U.N.C.L.E
How I lost my birthday money - A true story
As a child I loved the TV programme The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Illya Kuryakin and Napoleon Solo were my absolute heroes. Each episode excited and entertained to the full as they battled those evil enemies from T.H.R.U.S.H…
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Vermin Revolt
A fable about Mr Fox and his friends
There once was a land of rolling hills and valleys. At the top of the highest hill lived the King in a grand palace. Nearby, in a castle, lived a Count. His job was to count the King’s money which he kept locked in the castle cellars…
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