Nov 3, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

Riverbend Fall Fair – November 5

Riverbend Fall Fair – November 5   Looking for the perfect gift? This Saturday from 10 am to 4 pm, I’ll be signing copies of all my books at the Riverbend Fall Fair.   The event is being held at Riverbend Community Centre at 19 Rivervalley Dr SE in Calgary.   Learn all about my novels, including the new Stone of the Seer series, as well as about coaching and editing services... read more

Oct 29, 2022 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 26, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

Learn How to Write Effective and Compelling Historical Fiction

Historical fiction combines the events of the past with characters and stories from the writer’s imagination. This course examines the art of writing historical fiction and the need to fully immerse yourself in a particular time period to make your storytelling more believable. Learn how to write effective, authentic and appealing historical fiction and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories.... read more

Oct 22, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

Author Happenings

I’ll be working in person at some local events such as trade shows, markets, and community fairs in November and December, selling autographed copies of all the novels and promoting my services for writers and my programs for schools. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with people again after what we’ve all experienced over the last couple of years. There will be more details about... read more

Oct 18, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

Learn How to Write Great Stories for Children and Young Adults

The Writing for Children and Young Adults course focuses on writing for children aged 8 to 14 years. However some of the material also covers older and younger age groups. Learn how to write effective, authentic, and appealing fiction for children and young adults and how to turn your ideas into compelling stories. The course explores the writing process from initial concept to finished work including... read more