Aug 17, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

The importance of book covers – Part three

With most products the key factor is the packaging. Many people will never sample the most delicious food item if the packaging doesn’t do its job to entice potential buyers and suggest that eating the food will be a pleasant experience. The same applies to wine, beer, or soft drinks with poor labeling. Many products have suffered from poor packaging and never been able to recover. Don’t let that... read more

Aug 10, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

The importance of book covers – Part two

If you’re self publishing you have the choice of what will be on the cover. If you’re traditionally published you may not have a lot of influence regarding the cover image but you should always try to make some suggestions, at least. Publishers are just as concerned as you are that the book will sell, although there’s still always a chance that you may dislike the cover once it’s done. The... read more

Aug 8, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Trico’s Got Talent – August 8 to 12

This week I’ll be working as an instructor at the Trico’s Got Talent performing arts camp, where children will experience their very own theatre production. In a dramatic and fun-filled week , children will learn how to write, rehearse and perform their own unique play in just five days. Children will create the plot, craft the script, write dialogue and hone their acting skills for their very... read more

Aug 6, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Book Signing at Chapters Shawnessy, August 6

This Saturday, I’ll be at Chapters at Shawnessy in Calgary from 11 am to 5 pm. I’ll be signing copies of The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, The Sphere of Septimus, Flashback, and Future Imperfect. Chapters is located at 16061 MacLeod Trail SE in Calgary. Hope to... read more

Aug 5, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University in September/October

Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. Explore the process of writing books for children and young adults aged 8 to 12. Focus on structure, character development and research, and their importance in your stories. Examine how to turn a creative story idea into a marketable,... read more