May 28, 2015 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 Flashback 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 romance. The... read more

May 26, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Working for Free: Part Five – Taking a Gamble

It may of course be very tempting to offer to work for free when you’re starting out, especially if you’re trying to build a reputation as a writer or in your chosen profession. However, you’re also likely to frequently be asked to provide your services at no charge. Sometimes, you may feel insulted, at other times just slightly annoyed, but you still need to be able to respond appropriately to... read more

May 24, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Articles to Publish – Saturday, May 30 at Mount Royal University

The Writing Articles to Publish class takes place at Mount Royal University on Saturday, May 30, 10 am to 4 pm. Have you ever read a novel, short story or nonfiction article and thought, “I could have written that”? This workshop shows you where to find ideas and turn them into a marketable venture. Half the class is spent exploring novels, short stories and non-fiction projects from concept to draft,... read more

May 23, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Adorable Pedal Cars – The latest article at Dark Roasted Blend

Check out Adorable Pedal Cars, the latest article at Dark Roasted Blend I guess the human fascination with cars, boats and planes could easily originate in our childhood, we just love classic cars like a 1958 convertible and looking at some of the pedal vehicles in this article it’s hardly surprising. Some of these pedal cars are originals that have been restored, while others are modern reproductions,... read more

May 21, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Working for Free: Part Four – School Visits

Authors of adult books rarely have the opportunity to conduct school visits, unless they’ve written a book on a topic of local interest or a biography of a local personality, for example. However, the book still has to appeal to children, be age appropriate, and one that the school library might consider purchasing. There’s often debate in the writing community regarding recommended fess that should... read more