Dec 12, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

How to Write Great Stories for Children and Young Adults

The Writing for Children and Young Adults course focuses on writing for children aged 8 to 14 years. However some of the material also covers older and younger age groups. Learn how to write effective, authentic, and appealing fiction for children and young adults and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories.  The course explores the writing process from initial concept to finished work including... read more

Dec 9, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Social Grounds Holiday Market

Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday from noon to 4 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Social Grounds Holiday Market. The event is being held at Social Grounds, 3109 Palliser Dr SW #11, in Calgary. Learn all about my many novels, including the new Stone of the Seer series, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you... read more

Dec 8, 2023 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

Dec 4, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Workshops and Study Guides

Writing Workshops and Study Guides  My writing guide entitled Where Do Ideas Come From? examines how my novels The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, and The Sphere of Septimus can be used to create workshops and creative writing exercises for the classroom. These include writing time... read more

Nov 29, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

What’s it all about? An excerpt from The Time Traveler’s Guide

“The Time Traveler’s Guide is a great resource for any writer wanting to improve their craft.”   Chapter One: What is time travel? Time travel is defined as taking place when there is movement between specific points in time. This is achieved in the same way that objects and living things move through space. In fiction, this kind of travel is made possible by the use of a time machine,... read more