Aug 10, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

Robin’s Last Song by Nina Munteanu

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Canadian author Nina Munteanu about one of her latest projects. It’s all about birds, I’m told. Nina is an eco-fiction author of science fiction and fantasy with nine novels and five non-fiction books published, including Water Is… recommended by Margaret Atwood as her #1 choice in the New York Times ‘Year in Reading’ in 2016. Congratulations on... read more

Aug 8, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

The Heretic’s Tomb

“The book is a sweeping historical drama involving witchcraft, religious zealotry, life and death … The Heretic’s Tomb is a fast-paced tale of intrigue, sorcery and adventure, set in a fascinating period of history.” While exploring a medieval archaeological site containing the ruins of an ancient English abbey, Annie discovers the long-forgotten tomb of Lady Isabella Devereaux, who had been... read more

Aug 5, 2022 Posted by Simon Rose

The Emerald Curse

“Page turning tension with a resourceful and intrepid hero … and sure to please any child who likes fantasy, science fiction and comics.” Charles Kelly was the world’s greatest comic book artist, until he disappeared without a trace. Two years later, his grandson Sam discovers a mysterious pen in Kelly’s attic studio. Sam is soon propelled into a bizarre dimension, where super villains are... read more

Aug 2, 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

Jul 29, 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