Aug 11, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

“Congratulations on a great read for kids.”

The Alchemist’s Portrait A school trip to the art gallery at the city museum leads Matthew into an eerie meeting with Peter Glimmer, imprisoned inside his own portrait by his villainous uncle in 1666. Entrusted by Peter with recovering the one object that can save the world, Matthew is sent hurtling over 300 years into the past. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew also has to contend with... read more

Aug 8, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Editing Issues

I’m honoured to be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about editing your story. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide 2, and you can learn more about the post... read more

Aug 8, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Granary Road

This weekend, I’ll be at Granary Road, just south of Calgary. You can find Granary Road at 226066, 112 Street West, Foothills County, T1S 5S5 Please stop by and visit my table , where I’ll be signing copies of all my books. An Untimely Death – The Stone of the Seer – Royal Blood – Revenge of the Witchfinder – Shadowzone – Into The Web – Black... read more

Aug 8, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Time Camera

The Time Camera The massive explosion in which Eleanor Chamberlain died at her research laboratory was widely seen as a tragic accident. Or was it the perfect crime? Two years later, Jake and Lydia discover a mysterious camera, capable of taking pictures of the distant past and more ominously, of the future. As they uncover the shocking truth and learn of secrets that someone will kill to protect, Jake... read more

Aug 5, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Sphere of Septimus

“Fast paced with vivid descriptions, creative creatures and a suspense filled plot, it’s impossible to put this book down. It is a great read for children who enjoy fantasy and science fiction books. I highly recommend it for both boys and girls. It’s a must read!” Eric isn’t too happy when he has to spend the summer with his eccentric father, Septimus Trinket, in the backwater village of... read more