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.

The Cuckoo’s Call

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday I heard the cuckoo call for the first time this year. So summer’s really here!  Only a few years ago I wouldn’t have associated the cuckoo’s call with a live bird – just the little figure that pops … Continue reading →

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National Bealtaine Festival

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Did you know that May 1st is a cross quarter day? It falls half way between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It’s traditionally the first day of summer in Ireland though you’d never guess that if you looked … Continue reading →

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Read Outside The Box!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Want to find some new and interesting books – not just the bookshop Top 10 that everyone is reading? Check out http://bookeventcenter.ning.com/page/all-books

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World Book Day

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s World Book and Copyright Day. When I was pondering what to write for this occasion I ran through a few book titles, starting with my own novel, Hitler and Mars Bars. And that got me thinking – about ‘and’. … Continue reading →

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Fabian’s Funny Fantasy Tips

Posted on April 17, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

As I promised, Karina Fabian, author of Magic, Mensa and Mayhem, is joining us today to talk about writing funny fantasy.   Although a Mensan, Karina Fabian lives a life of “F’s” — Family, Faith, Fiction & Fun. Winner of an EPPIE award … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss Karina Fabian!

Posted on April 15, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

“Wisdom of the Ages, Knowledge of Eternity, and I end up a babysitter at the Smart Humans Convention.” Vern, Dragon Detective, Quote from Magic, Mensa and Mayhem.   What’s Magic, Mensa and Mayhem? This is how author, Karina Fabian, describes … Continue reading →

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Janet Elaine Smith chats with Dianne Ascroft

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Ever wondered how readers learn about a new book? With publishers concentrating their marketing budgets on their best known authors, it’s hard for new books by unknown authors to gain attention. On Tuesday I’ll be chatting with Janet Elaine Smith … Continue reading →

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Metro Eireann reviews ‘Hitler and Mars Bars’

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I just read Metro Eireann newspaper’s review of Hitler and Mars Bars and thought I’d pass on the highlights to you. Hitler and Mars Bars was praised for being “tightly written, and the characters very much believable” by Irish newspaper … Continue reading →

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Amazon Top Reviewer’s praise for Hitler and Mars Bars

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This morning I was delighted to discover that Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer, Lesley West, has posted a review of Hitler and Mars Bars on Amazon.   In her review, Hitler and Mars Bars is described as “an engaging novel with … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Celebrate!!!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I’m celebrating today! Spring has sprung and Hitler and Mars Bars is leaping into its second year. Today’s the Vernal Equinox – and therefore the first day of spring in the Northern hemisphere. After the past winter, I’m glad to … Continue reading →

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