Jacqueline Simpson
Folklorist extraordinaire, Jacqueline Simpson (that's "Dr Simpson" to you) studied English Literature and Medieval Icelandic at Bedford College, London University and currently lives in West Sussex. She has been an active member of the Folklore Society since the 1960s, having served at various times as Editor, Secretary, and President.
Her books include:
- Icelandic Folktales and Legends (1971, 2004)
- The Folklore of the Welsh Border (1976, 2004)
- British Dragons (1980, 2000)
- A Dictionary of English Folklore (2000. Co-authored with Steve Roud)
- The Lore of the Land: A Guide to England's Legends, from Spring-heeled Jack to the Witches of Warboys (2008. Co-authored with Jennifer Westwood)
- The Penguin Book of Ghosts (2008. Co-authored with Jennifer Westwood)
and, of course,
The Folklore of Discworld (release date 11th September 2008). Co-authored with some bloke who wears a hat.