Mar 7, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Guest Author Konn Lavery

My guest today is Edmonton author Konn Lavery, creator of the Mental Damnation series of novels. Firstly, can you tell us a little about yourself and your writing? I’m a freelance graphic designer/web developer by trade and a writer by passion. I’ve been writing since I was eight years old and decided to peruse writing professionally after college in 2010. This decision was made after some... read more

Feb 29, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Online Course with the University of Calgary – Writing for Children and Youth – March, April, May

Writing for Children and Youth – March 22 to May 16 The children and youth writing market is a rich and vibrant one. In this online course, you will examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including how to turn ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, the creation of outlines and the importance of editing and revision. You will also examine ways to... read more

Feb 26, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Children and Young Adults – Classes at Mount Royal University in April

Writing for Children and Young Adults Evening classes at Mount Royal University in Calgary from April 6 to 27, 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, finished... read more

Feb 22, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Online Course with the University of Calgary – Writing for Children and Youth – March, April, May

Writing for Children and Youth – March 22 to May 16 The children and youth writing market is a rich and vibrant one. In this online course, you will examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including how to turn ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, the creation of outlines and the importance of editing and revision. You will also examine ways to... read more

Feb 20, 2016 Posted by Simon Rose

Book Signing at Chapters Crowfoot, February 20

This Saturday, I’ll be at Chapters Crowfoot 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, and Flashback. Chapters is located at 66 Crowfoot Terrace NW in Calgary. Hope to see you... read more