May 11, 2026 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

May 8, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Foothills Young Authors Conference

This weekend, I’ll be a presenter at the Foothills Young Authors Conference, being held at the Holy Trinity Academy in Okotoks, just south of Calgary. I’ve been a presenter at this event before and it’ll be great to be back. I’ve been a regular presenter at several different events over the years, as well as a regular visitor to schools across Canada for presentations, workshops,... read more

May 7, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Upcoming Courses – University of Calgary

Writing Fiction for Children and Youth Writing for children and youth is a rich and vibrant global market. Focus on writing fiction for readers aged 8 to 12 years. Examine the writing process from initial concept to finished work including turning ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, creating outlines, and the importance of editing and revision. Students will explore market and... read more

May 6, 2026 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

May 5, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

The Order of Excalibur

The Order of Excalibur – The Ring of Fate is a fantasy novel for young adults set in England early in World War II. At the height of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, young Canadian wizards Nick and Ginny are recruited by the mysterious Order of Excalibur as the country faces the threat of invasion. The Order of Excalibur – Reich Britannia is a fantasy novel for young adults set in a... read more