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.

What Are Whale Hunting Women?!

Posted on June 11, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Barbara Weaver Smith is joining me. She’s answering a few questions I’ve asked her and sharing insights from her book, Whale Hunting Women. The title intrigued me – I always like unusual titles – so I had to find … Continue reading →

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What Are Whale Hunting Women?

Posted on June 9, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

What are whale hunting women? Drop by on Thursday, 11th June when Barbara Weaver Smith will talk about ‘breaking the minnow mindset’ and enabling women to do big deals in business and the community. She will be sharing insights from … Continue reading →

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Amazon Reviews Rev Up My Day

Posted on June 3, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I got a marvellous surprise this morning when I looked at the UK Amazon listing for Hitler and Mars Bars. There were 2 new reviews added during May. I always find it exciting to know that people have read my … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss Hitler and Mars Bars On Authors Read Radio

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Join me on Saturday, May 30th at 5pm BST (12 noon EST/9am Pacific) as I read from my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, on the Authors Read radio show. Why not listen in for 15 minutes or so and find … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Conscious Discussions internet radio show is giving away one copy each of my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and Laurie Cameron’s non-fiction book, The Journey From Fear To Love.  The giveaway will be announced during their shows on … Continue reading →

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Reading at Jane Ross Writers Group

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of visiting the Jane Ross Writers Group in Limavady. They had kindly invited me to read from my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and chat with them about the novel and my experiences as … Continue reading →

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Lisnaskea – Reading not Rallying this weekend

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Do you love books? Want to find something interesting for your holiday reading? Then don’t miss the Book Fair hosted by the Fermanagh Authors Association this weekend! Book Fair Saturday 16th May 2009 2-6 pm. In The Donn Carragh Hotel, … Continue reading →

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The Heart Of Marketing – an alternative to hard selling

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Judith Sherven and Jim Sniechowski to Ascroft, eh?. They are stopping by to talk about Soft Sell Marketing and their new book, The Heart of Marketing. This is how they describe their book: “This book … Continue reading →

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Find Out What Soft Sell Marketing Is

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Not comfortable using hard sell sales tactics? Me neither. As a writer and a person, that’s not the way I want to conduct any business transaction. That’s why I was intrigued by a book called The Heart of Marketing and … Continue reading →

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Raving About Kimmie Rhodes!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

The weak light streaming in through my curtains this morning wasn’t inspiring but, nevertheless, I woke up smiling. I was at a wonderful concert last night in Enniskillen’s Ardhowen Theatre and images of it were running through my mind as … Continue reading →

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