Dec 16, 2021 Posted by Simon Rose

Seeing the Light: Writers and Seasonal Affective Disorder – Part Three

So how does SAD affect writers? Are those in Canada, the northern USA, and Scandinavia less prolific in the winter months? Does the cloud cover in Vancouver or in Britain reduce the amount of literary work originating in those areas? Do American writers in Florida create more prose between October and April than their counterparts in Minnesota?  Is a writer in Australia or South Africa more likely to... read more

Dec 14, 2021 Posted by Simon Rose

Seeing the Light: Writers and Seasonal Affective Disorder – Part Two

Seasonal Affective Disorder is primarily a mood disorder, with sufferers experiencing normal mental health throughout the year, but becoming depressed or generally more down in the winter months. Seasonal variations in a person’s mood may be related to light, or rather the lack of it.  SAD is often more prevalent in higher latitudes and in Finland, for example, the rate for SAD is close to 10%. Winter... read more

Dec 14, 2021 Posted by Simon Rose

Seeing the Light: Writers and Seasonal Affective Disorder – Part One

At this time of year, many people in the northern hemisphere notice that its getting a little colder each day and it gets darker much earlier, especially after we alter the clocks for daylight saving time. Many of us develop cabin fever and grow sluggish during the winter months and may eat more or sleep longer when daylight is in short supply and the temperature begins to fall. It may be harder to get... read more

Dec 2, 2021 Posted by Simon Rose

Writer in Residence – Airdrie Public Library 2021

Following my time serving as the Writer in Residence at the Airdrie Public Library in November, if you missed any of the sessions you can view them on the library’s website or on YouTube. Sessions include: Writing for Publication Writing for Children and Young Adults Beyond Books: Developing your career as a professional writer In the final session, I read from some of my published work as well as... read more

Dec 1, 2021 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