Oct 6, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

How Old Should Your Characters Be?

In novels for young readers, children generally prefer not to follow the adventures of lead characters that are younger than them and in some cases even the same age. If your story is aimed at readers aged eight to twelve years old, for example, your main protagonists should usually be depicted as being around twelve or thirteen, but generally no older than that. Learn more in the latest blog post at Write... read more

Oct 4, 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

Oct 3, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Readings at Granary Road

This weekend, I’ll be at Granary Road, just south of Calgary, on Saturday and Sunday doing readings from my books. You can find Granary Road at 226066, 112 Street West, Foothills County, T1S 5S5. 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 Order of Excalibur novels. An Untimely Death – The Stone of... read more

Oct 1, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Copywriting for Business

I offer a number of writer services for business. The way in which you communicate with your customers is a vital component of your business and well written content can be the difference between success and failure. I have extensive experience in writing for a wide range of industries and market segments. I offer a variety of copywriting services including website content, blogs and newsletters, social... read more

Sep 29, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Order of Excalibur interview

My latest interview about The Order of Excalibur novels has now been published. Check out the interview in BrandEducation magazine. You can also learn more about the books and their historical background, as well as read an excerpt for each of my novels, here on my website. You’ll also find the interview here on Konn Lavery’s blog. Check both interviews out... read more