May 17, 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

May 15, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

This weekend, I’ll be at the Queensland Diamond Cove Spring Craft, taking place at the Queensland Diamond Cove Community Association, 649, Queensland Drive SE in Calgary. The event runs from 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday, May 16, so be sure to stop by and say hello. Hope to see you... read more

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