Jun 15, 2025 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

Jun 14, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Rewrite a Familiar Story

I’m honoured to be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about rewriting a familiar story. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide, and you can learn more about the post... read more

Jun 12, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

“Congratulations on a great read for kids.”

The Alchemist’s Portrait A school trip to the art gallery at the city museum leads Matthew into an eerie meeting with Peter Glimmer, imprisoned inside his own portrait by his villainous uncle in 1666. Entrusted by Peter with recovering the one object that can save the world, Matthew is sent hurtling over 300 years into the past. Encountering magic, mayhem and murder, Matthew also has to contend with... read more

Jun 9, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

The Time Camera

The Time Camera The massive explosion in which Eleanor Chamberlain died at her research laboratory was widely seen as a tragic accident. Or was it the perfect crime? Two years later, Jake and Lydia discover a mysterious camera, capable of taking pictures of the distant past and more ominously, of the future. As they uncover the shocking truth and learn of secrets that someone will kill to protect, Jake... read more

Jun 6, 2025 Posted by Simon Rose

Alternate History as a Genre

I’m honoured to be a Contributing Editor at Write By The Sea, where you’ll find all sorts of helpful resources for writers with new materials added to the library regularly. The latest post is all about the genre of alternate history. This is also an excerpt from my book The Children’s Writer’s Guide, and you can learn more about the post... read more