Nov 5, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

An Untimely Death

An Untimely Death is an exciting science fiction and fantasy adventure for young adults. When Peter’s great-grandfather, Ted, passes away, Peter is looking through his belongings in the attic. Peter knows about Ted’s experiences with the Canadian Army in World War II and absentmindedly flips a coin. To his astonishment, Peter finds himself in the heat of battle in 1944, where he embarks on a highly... read more

Nov 4, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer

Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer Check out my latest chat with my fellow writer, Suzy Vadori, on the Show, Don’t Tell Writing podcast. In the second part of the podcast, entitled Behind the Scenes with a Full-Time Writer, we chat about how to sustain a career in writing, and what that really looks like. Check out the link to the podcast... read more

Nov 2, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Benefits of a Writing Coach

A professional writing coach is someone with whom you can consult, ask questions and receive constructive feedback. They act as a guide as you build your career as a professional writer. A coach can help you conquer a stumbling block, regain momentum or make a start on a new project. My program helps you progress as a writer. You decide what you want to work on during a personalized, one on one... read more

Oct 30, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?”

“An imaginary friend, a mystery, and time travel? How could I resist?” “Flashback is a fascinating Young Adult book that pushes the boundaries of imagination: the Grail for every science fiction and fantasy reader.” “Right from the very first sentence I was engaged, and I could not wait to find out what happened next. The book was thrilling and it kept me on the edge of my... read more

Oct 28, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA

Writing Time Travel for Middle Grade and YA Check out my chat with my fellow writer, Suzy Vadori, on the Show, Don’t Tell Writing podcast. On the show, we cover my own experiences with my own novels, my writer’s guides, as well as tips and and advice for writers creating work in the time travel and historical fiction genres for Middle Grade and YA readers. Check out the link to the podcast... read more