Jan 9, 2015 Posted by Simon Rose

Tips for Teachers: Author Visits Part Two – Choosing an Author

How you choose an author to visit your school is entirely up to you. You should make a wish list of authors that you’re interested in. Maybe there’s a book that the students have been studying in class or for projects or perhaps an author has just received an award for their latest novel? Perhaps the author is a prolific writer of nonfiction on topics such as volcanoes, earthquakes and other natural... read more

Nov 22, 2014 Posted by Simon Rose

Book Signing at Chapters Dalhousie Station, November 23

This Sunday, I’ll be at Chapters at Dalhousie Station in Calgary from noon 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, and The Time Camera. Chapters is located at 5005 Dalhousie Drive NW in Calgary. Hope to see you... read more

Nov 10, 2014 Posted by Simon Rose

Richard III – The Continuing Investigation

Following the recent discovery of the bones of Richard III, there have also been a few stories in the news about checking on the bones buried in Westminster Abbey, reputed to belong to the Princes in the Tower, the focus of the story in The Sorcerer’s Letterbox. The twelve year old Edward V and his younger brother Richard, Duke of York, were imprisoned in the Tower of London in 1483 and never... read more

Nov 8, 2014 Posted by Simon Rose

Book Signing at Chapters Dalhousie Station, November 9

This Sunday, I’ll be at Chapters at Dalhousie Station in Calgary from noon 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, and The Time Camera. Chapters is located at 5005 Dalhousie Drive NW in Calgary. Hope to see you... read more

Nov 7, 2014 Posted by Simon Rose

Fabulous Fantasy Realms – Classes in November/December

Fabulous Fantasy Realms Classes with Northern Hills Community Association  November 15 to December 20, 10.00 am to 11.30 am These classes examine the elements of fantasy and the many creatures and characters that inhabit the fantasy realm. Participants create their own fantasy kingdom, complete with its system of government, myths and legends, magical objects, currency, flags and banners, culture,... read more