Aug 10, 2019 Posted by Simon Rose

Time Travel: Not Just a Thing of The Past at When Words Collide

Today, I’ll be appearing at the When Words Collide in Calgary literary festival at the Delta South Hotel in Calgary. Historical Fiction for Middle Grade and Youth – August 10 at noon This panel explores how to educate and entertain through historical fiction for youth Time Travel: Not Just a Thing of the Past – August 10 at 3 pm My young adult novels The Alchemist’s Portrait, The... read more

Aug 9, 2019 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing for Children and Young Adults and Writing Historical Fiction at When Words Collide

Today, I’ll be appearing at the When Words Collide in Calgary literary festival at the Delta South Hotel in Calgary, for two presentation and the Writers and Editors Speed Mingle Writing for Children and Young Adults – August 9 at 1 pm This session explores the art of writing for children and young adults. Explore research, planning, pacing your story, developing characters, connecting with the... read more

Aug 8, 2019 Posted by Simon Rose

When Words Collide – August 9, 10, and 11

This weekend, I’ll be appearing at When Words Collide in Calgary. This exciting annual  literary festival embraces literature of all forms, including genre, and is held at the Delta South Hotel in Calgary. When Words Collide exists to provide an opportunity for the literary community, from readers to writers to publishers, to gather and share information and inspiration. With the belief that... read more

Jul 13, 2019 Posted by Simon Rose

Book Signing at Indigo Signal Hill, July 13

This Saturday, I’ll be at Indigo at Signal Hill in Calgary from 11.30 am to 5 pm. I’ll be signing copies of The Alchemist’s Portrait, The Sorcerer’s Letterbox, The Clone Conspiracy, The Emerald Curse, The Heretic’s Tomb, The Doomsday Mask, The Time Camera, The Sphere of Septimus, Flashback, Twisted Fate, Parallel Destiny, and Future Imperfect. Indigo is located at 5570 Signal... read more

Jul 8, 2019 Posted by Simon Rose

Trico’s Got Talent – July 8 to 12

This week I’ll be working as an instructor at the Trico’s Got Talent performing arts camp in Calgary, where children will experience their very own theatre production. In a dramatic and fun-filled week , children will learn how to write, rehearse and perform their own unique play in just five days. Children will create the plot, craft the script, write dialogue and hone their acting skills... read more