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.

One Gold Ring is out now

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Last year I had an idea for a Christmas novella but I didn’t write the novella then. Instead, I wrote a short story for A Right Cozy Christmas Crime, a collection of Christmas themed cozy mysteries. In my story, The … Continue reading →

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Rock a Bye Bye Baby

Posted on November 5, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Debbie De Louise, author of Rock a Bye Bye Baby, a Cobble Cove mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to share with us why she writes multiple series and why she thinks you should read them. Welcome, Debbie. I’ll turn … Continue reading →

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Without a Shadow of Doubt

Posted on November 4, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Olivia Penn from Without a Shadow of Doubt, an Olivia Penn mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to tell us how she went from writing advice columns to investigating crime scenes. Welcome, Olivia. I’ll turn the floor over to you … Continue reading →

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Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Ellen Butler, author of Deadly Secrets at Ballyford Castle, the latest novel in the Ariadne Winter mysteries series, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today. Welcome, Ellen. Tell us about your novel. Is it part of a series? If so, please tell … Continue reading →

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What Lucy Heard author interviewed

Posted on October 28, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Nancy Lynn Jarvis, author of What Lucy Heard, a PIP Inc. mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to tell us why she enjoyed writing this novel and the previous ones in the series. Welcome, Nancy. I’ll turn the floor over … Continue reading →

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Murder by the Millions

Posted on October 22, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Daryl Wood Gerber, author of Murder by the Millions, the latest novel in the Literary Dining mysteries series, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today. Welcome, Daryl. Tell us about your novel. Is it part of a series? If so, please tell … Continue reading →

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Merry Merry Merry Murder

Posted on October 21, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Paty Jager, author of Merry Merry Merry Murder, a Cuddle Farm mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to tell us a bit about setting her book in a small town. Welcome, Paty. I’ll turn the floor over to you – … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Muffin

Posted on October 17, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Victoria Hamilton, author of Thanks for Muffin, the latest novel in the Merry Muffin mysteries series, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today. Welcome, Victoria. Tell us about your novel. Is it part of a series? If so, please tell us about … Continue reading →

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Flamed Out

Posted on October 16, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Violet is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about Flamed Out, the latest novel in the Magic Candle Shop mystery series. Welcome, Violet. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about the novel that you live inside. Is it part … Continue reading →

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Grave Words

Posted on October 7, 2025 by Dianne Ascroft

Gerri Lewis, author of Grave Words, a Deadly Deadlines mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to share with us the challenges of blurring the lines between fact and fiction in her series. Welcome, Gerri. I’ll turn the floor over to … Continue reading →

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