Author Archives: Dianne Ascroft

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About Dianne Ascroft

I'm a Canadian writer and author, living in Britain. My Century Cottage Cozy Mysteries series is set in 1980s rural Canada.

An Extra Hour Every Day?!

Posted on September 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Ever wish you could squeeze more into a day? I know I sometimes realise I could have made better use of my time – it’s easy to get bogged down with things that you don’t really need to do. Today … Continue reading →

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Got Any Bad Habits?

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Got any bad habits? I know I do! Do your bad habits get in the way or slow you down when you want or need to get things done? (I don’t think I’ll mention here how long I can spend … Continue reading →

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Widow’s Walk by Kenneth Weene

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today, as promised, I’ll give you a taste of Kenneth Weene’s new novel, Widow’s Walk. I’ll let the author introduce the book and the excerpt he’s chosen from it. Ken: They came to Boston for many reasons: the Flanagans, the … Continue reading →

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Between The Sheets With Tom Jones

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I was amazed and pleased last night to find Tom Jones (yes, THE Tom Jones – the Welsh singer and heartthrob for a generation of women)  and I between the sheets! Now, don’t start thinking that my dreams are taking … Continue reading →

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How Do The Irish Fare In America?

Posted on September 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I can never resist a novel that has an Irish connection so I was intrigued when I heard about the recent release of Widow’s Walk. It follows the story of how an Irish woman fares when she crosses the ocean … Continue reading →

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Harness The Fearless Factor

Posted on September 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Jacqueline Wales to Ascroft, eh? to talk about what holds women back from doing what they want to and her new book, The Fearless Factor. She is a former alcoholic, mother of four, author, singer and global … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Creative Writing Group

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Our fledgling creative writers group first got together during the spring and has just announced our existence to the world (see the Impartial Reporter article above). Our members are enjoying sharing with and learning from fellow writers at our weekly meetings. When … Continue reading →

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Find Out About The Fearless Factor

Posted on August 28, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

What are you afraid of? Has it ever stopped you doing something you wanted to do? I know fear has limited me at times. Jacqueline Wales, author of The Fearless Factor, says, “Fear is one of the most powerful motivating … Continue reading →

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Imagine Me Singing ‘Happy Birthday’

Posted on August 22, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

One year’s past – this weekend marks the first anniversary of my first post on Ascroft, eh? If I could carry a tune, I’d sing Happy Birthday but I doubt anyone could endure that. When I started the page I … Continue reading →

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Time Management In An Instant’s Tips

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today authors Karen Leland and Keith Bailey offer some tips for making the most of our time. The ideas in their article are gleaned from their book, Time Management In An Instant: 60 Ways to Make the Most of Your … Continue reading →

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