Nov 30, 2024 Posted by Simon Rose

Haysboro Winter Market

Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Haysboro Winter Market. The event is being held at Haysboro Community Association, 1204 89 Ave SW in Calgary. Learn all about my many novels, including the new novel, An Untimely Death, as well as about my coaching and editing services for writers and authors. Hope to see you... read more

Nov 26, 2024 Posted by Simon Rose

Learn how to write effective and compelling historical fiction

Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. This course examines the art of writing historical fiction and the need to fully immerse yourself in a particular time period to make your storytelling more believable. Learn how to write effective, authentic and appealing historical fiction and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories.... read more

Nov 23, 2024 Posted by Simon Rose

The Stone of the Seer – Where Magic and Historical Fiction Collide

The Stone of the Seer is an exciting historical fantasy series of adventure novels for young adults, primarily set in the turbulent era of the English Civil War. “Magic and Historical Fiction Collide – This book combines historical fiction with a world of magic. It is set in the period of the English Civil War and incorporates magic, mystery and witch hunting. This book engages the reader with... read more

Nov 19, 2024 Posted by Simon Rose

Shadowzone – “a great read … Highly recommend this series!”

“Time travel, alternate worlds, and societal sub-cultures are blended into a great plot, and a gripping and relevant read. The environmental stewardship aspect of this story echoes our current day challenges, as do the almost prescient references to a dangerous virus. Characters were well drawn and the reader is cheering for their success. The three books in the series flow smoothly together. A great... read more

Nov 18, 2024 Posted by Simon Rose

How to Write Dynamic Dialogue

I’m honoured to now 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. My latest post entitled How to Write Dynamic Dialogue is an excerpt from my book, The Children’s Writer’s Guide, which you can learn more about... read more