Author Archives: Dianne Ascroft

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.

Amazon Top Reviewer’s Comments About ‘Hitler and Mars Bars’

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Amazon Top 1000 reviewer, R. DelParto, in her Amazon review of my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, said that the novel is “a fascinating story that may touch the heart”. She also said “the one thing that stood … Continue reading →

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The Authors Show Interviews Dianne Ascroft

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Stop by The Authors Show any time on March 10 to hear Don McCauley interviewing me, Dianne Ascroft, about my recent historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars. I’ll chat about everything from my advice to new writers (though I’m really one myself!) to … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged author interviews, Dianne Ascroft, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, Operation Shamrock, second world war, The Authors Show, World War II, writing | Leave a comment

World Book Day Contest Winner

Posted on March 7, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Thank you to the people who dropped by and answered the question in my post for World Book Day. We have a prize winner who will receive a copy of Hitler and Mars Bars. The answer to the question was … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, reading, second world war, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, World Book Day | Leave a comment

World Book Day Contest

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s World Book Day in Britain and Ireland. Since one of the aims of the day is to encourage children to read, children in fiction will be the focus of this post. I’ll tell you a bit about some books … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged children in war, Dianne Ascroft, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, John Boyne, reading, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, World Book Day, World War II | 3 Comments

Book giveaway for World Book Day

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

World Book Day is celebrated tomorrow in Britain and Ireland. Since one of the aims of the day is to encourage children to read, I will tell you about some books that feature children as the main characters. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged Britain, Dianne Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars, Ireland, reading, World Book Day, World War II | Leave a comment

Great New Book Site for Readers and Writers

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Where has February gone?! It’s almost the end of the month and I’ve rarely been here at all. I seem to have done more reading than writing this month. And I’ve still only made a small dent in my reading … Continue reading →

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Groundhog Day – Has anyone seen him yet?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I guess I have a few hours yet to wait – until sunrise in Canada. But why am I waiting for sunrise in Canada when I live in Fermanagh? Because I need to know what the groundhog will do. … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2009 | Tagged Canada, Canadians, Dianne Ascroft, fairies, folklore, groundhog, Groundhog Day, Ireland, leprechauns | Leave a comment

Vulpes Libris Review

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Vulpes Libris, in their review of my novel Hitler and Mars Bars, describes the book as a “quirky but ultimately winning story” that “captures the essence of post-war rural Ireland quite beautifully”. Read the full review at http://vulpeslibris.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/hitler-and-mars-bars-by-dianne-ascroft/

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A belated Happy New Year 2009 from Ireland

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

January, the first month of the New Year, is a time of reflection for many people. My birthday also falls this month so, for me, it’s doubly so. In January I have the milestone of another year added to my … Continue reading →

Posted in January 2009 | Tagged Canadian, Dianne Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars, Ireland, New Year 2009, writing, www.irishblogs.ie | Leave a comment

Last week of Hitler and Mars Bars Virtual Tour

Posted on December 22, 2008 by Dianne Ascroft

I don’t know where the last 2 months have gone. It’s been so busy – and so much fun – on virtual tour with Hitler and Mars Bars. I’ve lost count of how many interviews I’ve done and I’m amazed … Continue reading →