Nov 23, 2025 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... read more

Nov 22, 2025 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

Nov 21, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Granary Road

Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm I’ll be signing copies of all my books at Granary Road, just south of Calgary. Please stop by and and visit to learn more about me and all my books. You can even get your very own signed copy, including the brand new The Order of Excalibur novels. You can find Granary Road at 226066, 112 Street West, Foothills County, T1S 5S5. Hope to... read more

Nov 19, 2025 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

Nov 18, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Children as Heroes in Your Children’s Fiction

In your children’s science fiction or fantasy novel, even if the setting is in a different time period, in outer space, or in a world completely unlike our own, it’s imperative that the young characters in the story overcome their adversaries through their own efforts and find solutions to the problems and obstacles that they encounter. Adult characters can certainly appear in the book, and even assume... read more