May 19, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

A Taste of Local Authors

Tonight I’ll be appearing at A Taste of Local Authors at Owl’s Nest Bookstore in Calgary from 7 pm to 9 pm. I’ll be talking about Future Imperfect and answering questions for the audience at what promises to be a very exciting event. You can check out the new releases from nine local authors, in genres including mainstream fiction, science fiction, fantasy, romance and paranormal... read more

May 13, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Study guides and classroom resources

Many of my novels can be used as the basis for workshops and projects in the classroom. The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, and The Heretic’s Tomb are all time travel stories and can be used as the basis for workshops in which students create time machines and stories set in a different era. All three novels are also ideal for studying the different historical periods depicted in the... read more

May 5, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Guest Author Melanie McFarlane

Today I’m excited to have author Melanie McFarlane, discussing her YA debut, There Once Were Stars! Peace. Love. Order. Dome. That’s the motto that the Order has given the residents of Dome 1618 to live by. Natalia Greyes is a resident of Dome 1618, a covered city protected from the deadly radiation that has poisoned the world outside for four generations. Nat never questioned the Order, until one... read more

May 5, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Canadian Children’s Book Week – May 9 to 14

Next week I’ll be taking part in Canadian Children’s Book Week, visiting schools, libraries, and bookstores in Quebec City and in the Montreal area, for what will undoubtedly be a hectic but highly enjoyable experience during this major literary festival. All across Canada, more than 28,000 children, teens, and adults participate in activities held in every province and territory and... read more

May 3, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Social Media – Class with Chinook Learning Services, May 18

This class explores  writing for websites, blogs, and social media. Learn how to create dynamic and effective content for the online marketplace and to promote yourself as a writer for social media. Participants will complete a social media writing assignment that will be assessed by the instructor. The Writing for Social Media class takes place from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm on Wednesday, May 18. The class... read more