Jul 9, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

An Untimely Death

An Untimely Death is an exciting science fiction and fantasy adventure for young adults. When Peter’s great-grandfather, Ted, passes away, Peter is looking through his belongings in the attic. Peter knows about Ted’s experiences with the Canadian Army in World War II and absentmindedly flips a coin. To his astonishment, Peter finds himself in the heat of battle in 1944, where he embarks on a highly... read more

Jul 8, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Writers to Writers – Episodes 5, 6, and 7

Check out the latest podcasts at Write by the Sea, in which we talk about visibility for writers. Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode... read more

Jul 6, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

The Order of Excalibur

The Order of Excalibur – The Ring of Fate is a fantasy novel for young adults set in England early in World War II. At the height of the Blitz and the Battle of Britain, young Canadian wizards Nick and Ginny are recruited by the mysterious Order of Excalibur as the country faces the threat of invasion. The Order of Excalibur – Reich Britannia is a fantasy novel for young adults set in a... read more

Jul 4, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Upcoming Courses – University of Calgary

Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling: A Quick Review A well written document reflects our attention to detail and can mean the difference between getting and keeping a job. Many of us learned the basic rules of grammar, punctuation and spelling in grade school, however, may have lost these basic skills in our digitized world. This course will look at the basic rules of language and spelling, identify the... read more

Jun 19, 2026 Posted by Simon Rose

Peregrine Grounds Market

This weekend, I’ll be at the Peregrine Grounds Market, hosted by the Dalhousie Community Association at 5432 Dalhart Road NW in Calgary. The event runs from 3 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, June 20, so be sure to stop by and say hello. Hope to see you... read more