Jul 4, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Upcoming Courses – University of Calgary

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling: A Quick Review A well written document reflects our attention to detail and can mean the difference between getting and keeping a job. Many of us learned the basic rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling in grade school, however, may have lost these basic skills in our digitized world. This course will look at the basic rules of language and spelling, identify the... read more

Jun 19, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Peregrine Grounds Market

This weekend, I’ll be at the Peregrine Grounds Market, hosted by the Dalhousie Community Association at 5432 Dalhart Road NW in Calgary. The event runs from 3 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, June 20, so be sure to stop by and say hello. Hope to see you... read more

Jun 10, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Writers to Writers – Episode 4

Check out the latest Writers to Writers podcast at Write by the Sea here on YouTube.  In this episode we chat with Canadian author Nina Munteanu about her books, and about writing about ‘green’... read more

May 24, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

“A well-written, suspenseful time travel story sure to keep readers engaged till its very clever ending.”

The Sorcerer’s Letterbox In a hidden drawer in the base of an old wooden box, Jack discovers a letter from a boy calling himself Edward. Penning a reply, Jack is astonished to be corresponding through time with the boy king Edward V, one of the famous Princes in the Tower, murdered by King Richard III. Travelling back in time, Jack attempts to rescue Edward V and his brother from their fate, but is... read more

May 21, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Future Imperfect – “This book has everything the kids today love.”

Andrew Mitchell was one of the leading experts in highly advanced technology in Silicon Valley, until he vanished following a car accident, which also injured his son, Alex. When a mysterious app later appears on Alex’s phone, he and his friend Stephanie embark on a terrifying journey involving secret technology, corporate espionage, kidnapping, and murder in a desperate bid to save the future from the... read more