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 Soldier’s Return

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Laura Libricz, author of The Soldier’s Return, the second book in the Heaven’s Pond trilogy to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her latest novel. Welcome Laura. Thank you so much for having me over today, Dianne! … Continue reading →

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Meet Fanny Newcomb and the Irish Channel Ripper

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Ana Brazil, author of Fanny Newcomb and the Irish Channel Ripper, an historical novel set in New Orleans’ gilded age, to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her novel. Welcome Ana. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell … Continue reading →

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Have a listen to Working Late

Posted on January 28, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Tales Irish is a collection of 23 tales of Ireland that capture the spirit of the Irish at home and abroad. I’m delighted that Working Late, my story of learning to live in rural Ireland was chosen to be included … Continue reading →

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Where Do I Go? Let’s Find Out From Beverly Magid

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Beverly Magid, author of Where Do I Go, an historical novel set around the turn of the twentieth century in New York to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her new novel. Welcome Beverly. Let’s get started, … Continue reading →

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Simply Celebrating Christmas

Posted on December 23, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

I love the buzz and glitter of Christmas: strings of coloured lights winking on the Christmas tree in ever-changing patterns; ornaments and tinsel in every imaginable, shiny colour; real or imitation pine wreaths, garlands and trees adorned with baubles; and … Continue reading →

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Discussing Isabella Unashamed

Posted on December 5, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Helen R. Davis to Ascroft, eh? to discuss Isabella Unashamed. Welcome Helen. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. H.R.D: ISABELLA UNASHAMED is a novel about Isabella I of Castile, one of … Continue reading →

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Not Just in my Head Anymore

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

As I mentioned on Facebook a few days ago, I’ve just had my first experience of hearing one of my short stories, An Unbidden Visitor, come alive – through the skillful narration of audiobook narrator, Elizabeth Klett. As I write, … Continue reading →

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A Look at Love and Other Hazards

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Last weekend I read Love and Other Hazards by Claudia Riess, a story of modern life, love and family relationships. Here’s what the publisher, River Grove Books, says the book: “Glenda Fieldston is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art with … Continue reading →

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Thumbing Through The French Collection

Posted on November 8, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Vanessa Couchman, author of the French Collection and a fellow member of Writers Abroad, to visit Ascroft, eh? to talk about her new collection of short stories set in France, which will be launched tomorrow. Welcome, Vanessa. Let’s get … Continue reading →

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Did I mention Only One Remedy?

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

This autumn has been flying by as I’ve been busy writing. I’m currently working on Whispers on Water, the sixth book in The Yankee Years series, which will be available in December and I’ve also started work on the first … Continue reading →

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