Aug 21, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Parallel Destiny

“This is an excellent book for teenagers and will appeal to both boys and girls.” Project Mindstorm no longer exists and Kane and his associates no longer represent a danger. However, Max and Julia now have to contend with the sinister Alastair Hammond and his experiments into the existence of parallel universes and alternate realities. Marooned within a bewildering series of multiple... read more

Aug 18, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Twisted Fate

“Twisted Fate kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time. Time-travel, secrets, visions, paranormal activity, psychics; there isn’t anything this book doesn’t explore. I would highly recommend going on this adventure. The book is not only well written, it provides many twists that you won’t see coming!” On his fifteenth birthday Max receives a box of personal items that once belonged to his... read more

Aug 17, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Writing Fiction for Children and Youth

Writing Fiction for Children and Youth – October 17 to November 30, 2023 Writing for children and youth is a rich and vibrant global market. Focus on writing fiction for readers aged 8 to 12 years. This online course at the University of Calgary examines the writing process from initial concept to finished work including turning ideas into stories, story structure, developing characters, creating... read more

Aug 15, 2023 Posted by Simon Rose

Flashback

“Right from the very first sentence I was engaged, and I could not wait to find out what happened next. The book was thrilling and it kept me on the edge of my seat.” Lots of kids have an imaginary friend. Max certainly did. Then one day, Max’s friend said something that scared him. Max never saw his friend again. Several years later, Max’s imaginary childhood friend returns – older, wiser,... read more

Aug 10, 2023 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