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.

Frozen in Motion

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Lori Roberts Herbst, author of Frozen in Motion, a Callie Cassidy Mystery, is visiting Ascroft, eh? today to tell us about creating her characters. Welcome, Lori. I’ll turn the floor over to you –           I gave birth last year. I … Continue reading →

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Ice Cold Murder

Posted on January 25, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Charlie Kingsley is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about Ice Cold Murder, the latest novels in the Charlie Kingsley and Secrets of Redemption mystery series. Welcome, Charlie. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about the novel you … Continue reading →

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French Ghost

Posted on January 18, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Corinne LaBalme is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about French Ghost, her first novel in Paris Ghost Writer Mystery series. Welcome, Corinne. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. Is it part of a series? … Continue reading →

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Daunting Darkness & Freaky Familiars

Posted on January 11, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Lily Luchesi, author of Daunting Darkness & Freaky Familiars, is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about how she created her Paige Papillon mystery series. Welcome, Lily. I’ll turn the floor over to you –      In this day and … Continue reading →

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Cold Brew Corpse

Posted on January 9, 2022 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Lana Lewis is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about Cold Brew Corpse, the latest novel in the Coffee Lover’s mystery series. Welcome, Lana. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about the novel that you live inside. Is … Continue reading →

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Absent from our hearths but not our hearts

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s two days until Christmas so it’s time for my annual Christmas blog post. The theme for this post changes each year but the topic of memories is often part of it. I’ve written previously about how warm and happy … Continue reading →

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Have you ever wanted to see the place where a story is set?

Posted on December 22, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

I like to imagine the places where books I read are set, and the same goes for the books I write. I have vivid images in my mind of the historic stone cottage where Lois Stone lives in the Century … Continue reading →

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How to Book a Murder

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Emma Starrs is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about How to Book a Murder, the first novel in the Starlit Bookshop mystery series. Welcome, Emma. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about the novel that you live … Continue reading →

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Murder in the Badlands

Posted on December 14, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

My scheduled guest today, Rita Moreau, is unable to join me due to a family bereavement, but I’d like to take a few minutes to tell you a bit about her most recent book, Murder in the Badlands. The novel … Continue reading →

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Beauty and the Deceased

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Debra Sennefelder is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us about Beauty and the Deceased, her latest novel in Resale Boutique Mystery series. Welcome, Debra. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. Is it part of a … Continue reading →

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