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The Extraordinary World of Ex Libris Art - The New Article at Dark Roasted Blend

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Ex libris, meaning 'from the library of', or 'from the books of' is a Latin expression attached to the art form of bookplates. These are stamps or labels that appear inside books to denote ownership, and range from the simple to the decorative and elaborate, to the obscure or even bizarre and surreal.
The Extraordinary World of Ex Libris Art is now published at Dark Roasted Blend, among the finest locations online to find the weird, the wonderful and the fantastic, crammed with great...

The Motivated Writer: The Interview & Chat with The Writer's Retreat - October 2009

Check out the transcript of my recent chat online with The Writer's Retreat at the Institute of Children's Literature. We covered a wide range of topics including finding and maintaining motivation, dealing with rejection, sources of inspiration, the ups and downs of the writing life, ways of dealing with writer's block, influences on writing, making a living as a writer, marketing, advertising and promotion, approaching publishers and agents, the writing process, creating characters and...

Cheers to Beers @ Dark Roasted Blend

Check out my article Cheers to Beers at Dark Roasted Blend.
Beer is the most popular beverage in the world after water and tea and had been produced for thousands of years.This article examines the weird, the fascinating, the potent and the expensive, from around the world, with a selection of beers that simply boggle the mind.
Dark Roasted Blend is among the finest locations online to find the weird, the wonderful and the fantastic, crammed with great articles, stunning photography, plus...

Ideal for Christmas Gifts - Autographed Books, Direct from the Author

In addition to bookstores across Canada and around the world, you can also obtain signed copies of all my books, The Doomsday Mask, The Heretic's Tomb, The Emerald Curse, The Clone Conspiracy, The Sorcerer's Letterbox and The Alchemist's Portrait directly from me. I am always happy to sign books for my readers and to inscribe a special message. Descriptions of all the books can be found on my website here.

You can order books through the order form on my website here or simply contact me...

Creative Writing for Home Schoolers at Cardel Place, North Central Calgary - January to April, 2010

Join me for classes in creative writing, especially for home school children from the northern part of the city of Calgary and in the surrounding area, at Cardel Place, for community sports and recreation. The next set of classes take place every Thursday, from January 14 to April 1, 2010.
January 14 - February 18 Time Travel Tales – In these sessions, children create their own time travel stories, complete with a time machine, method or device. We will discuss their time travel methods, the...

Teleclasses every month at the National Writing for Children Center

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Join me at the Children's Writers' Coaching Club at the National Writing for Children Center for live teleclasses every month.


Upcoming sessions, plus teleclasses archived on the site and available for purchase, include such topics as Naming your Characters, Writing Non-fiction, Creating Conflict, Time Travel Tales, Websites and Online Marketing, The Importance of Historical Research, Beyond Belief: Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy for Younger Readers, People Plotting and Creating...

Online Workshops for Children and Young Adults at simon-rose.com

Give your aspiring young authors the unique opportunity to work with a published author by employing an online writer in residence, right in your own home with my Online Workshops for Children and Young Adults. Many children are interested in writing, but often they need help to channel their ability in a particular direction and give them the encouragement they need to move forward. Having access to professional advice can encourage a child in their creativity, whatever form that may take.
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Magic in Stories for Children - Continued Popularity

Magic has been a part of mankind's folklore, traditions, myths, legends and literature, both for children and adults, for centuries. In stories for children, the adventure may be set wholly or partly in a fantasy universe, but readers prefer to identify with the people in the story as much as possible. Even in a world populated by magical beings and fantastic creatures, the main characters can be very ordinary individuals, with friends, families, intriguing personalities, troublesome pets or...

Nice Review of The Doomsday Mask

Here's a nice review of The Doomsday Mask at TeensReadToo.com.

"As a youth in war-torn Germany, Paul Jaeger and fellow boy soldier Jonas Krueger accidentally find a mine filled with treasure. Jonas grabs an unusual piece of blue stone just before the mine explodes, and the two boys are thrown into a nearby creek. Sure that Jonas is dead, Paul takes the stone and flees.

Years later, Paul and his grandchildren, twins Josh and Erica, fall into adventure when Jonas finds them again. Jonas...

Creative Writing Classes for Home Schoolers @ South Fish Creek Recreation Centre, Calgary - January & February 2010.

Join me for classes in creative writing especially for home school children at South Fish Creek Recreation Centre in SW Calgary. The next set of classes take place every Tuesday, from January 5 to February 23, 2010. Registration details are available here.
Junior Adventures in Creative Writing - Ages 6 and 7Spectacular Story Starters - What if you received a letter telling you you'd been accepted into a school for wizards? Or discovered a door into another universe at the back of your bedroom...