Mar 15, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

An interview with Nina Munteanu – Gaia’s Revolution

My guest today is Nina Munteanu, Canadian author, essayist, and blogger. Nina has published over a dozen fiction and non-fiction books, mostly on the environment. She does a column on Reality Skimming Press and blogs about the environment on her site The Meaning of Water. Today, we’ll be discussing her just-released ecological thriller, Gaia’s Revolution, Book 1 of The Icaria Trilogy, put out by Dragon... read more

Mar 14, 2026 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

Mar 11, 2026 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

Mar 9, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Writers to Writers

Check out the latest Writers to Writers podcast at Write by the Sea here on YouTube.  In this episode we chat about where ideas come from, dealing with writer’s block, editing and revision, conducting research, and... read more

Mar 8, 2026 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