Aug 27, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Upcoming Courses – University of Calgary

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling: A Quick Review A well written document reflects our attention to detail and can mean the difference between getting and keeping a job. Many of us learned the basic rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling in grade school, however, may have lost these basic skills in our digitized world. This course will look at the basic rules of language and spelling, identify the... read more

Aug 25, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Writers to Writers – Canadian Author Bill Arnott Gives Tips for Authors

Check out the latest Writers to Writers podcast at Write by the Sea here on YouTube.  In this episode we chat with Canadian author Bill Arnott about his books and about writing about outdoor... read more

Aug 24, 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

Aug 22, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

The Barn Artisan Market

This weekend, I’ll be at the Barn Artisan Market at the Shawnessy Barn, 224 Shawmeadows Road SW in Calgary. The market takes place on Sunday, August 23 from 11am to 4pm. Hope to see you there. read more

Aug 22, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

“A well-written, suspenseful time travel story sure to keep readers engaged till its very clever ending.”

The Sorcerer‘s Letterbox In a hidden drawer in the base of an old wooden box, Jack discovers a letter from a boy calling himself Edward. Penning a reply, Jack is astonished to be corresponding through time with the boy king Edward V, one of the famous Princes in the Tower, murdered by King Richard III. Travelling back in time, Jack attempts to rescue Edward V and his brother from their fate, but is... read more