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.

Readathon at the Irish Writers Centre

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week, on International Women’s Day, women and men around the world celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. For me, it was mostly about celebrating women’s writing and the day turned into a week for me. As … Continue reading →

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Women Aloud Fermanagh

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Wednesday, 8th March, I joined the rest of the women writers in Fermanagh Writers, along with women writers from Omagh and the border counties to celebrate International Women’s Day at Women Aloud Fermanagh. As part of Women Aloud NI‘s … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Time Management

Posted on March 6, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

  I really enjoy working on my Second World War series, The Yankee Years, and I’m always looking for ways to spend more time writing the stories. So I have had to find ways to get to grips with social … Continue reading →

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Olivia Andem’s Ashes of Waterloo

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Author Olivia Andem is visiting me today as part of her blog tour for her historical novel, Ashes of Waterloo. Here’s some information she’s given me about the novel: SWEPT INTO THE TURMOIL OF NAPOLEON’S LAST BATTLE: A country girl … Continue reading →

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Meet Mike Lord and Sinagiri

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

I would like to welcome author Mike Lord to Ascroft, eh?, as part of his Vintage Voices blog tour, to tell us a little about his historical novel, Sinagiri. Mike, please tell us a little about the book: “It’s set … Continue reading →

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Meet Michele McGrath’s Regency Belles and Beaux

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring Michele McGrath and her Regency boxset, Regency Belles & Beaux, as part of a short blog tour she is on. I’ve asked Michele to tell us a little about the collection: This box set contains my three … Continue reading →

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Fran Connor’s Honourable Lies

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring Honourable Lies, an historical romance/thriller, by Fran Connor on Ascroft, eh? About Honourable Lies: The novel is a passionate, thought-provoking tale of love and revenge set in Victorian England. Follow the progress of a poor, orphan girl … Continue reading →

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Discovering Derrynane

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Kevin O’Connell to Ascroft, eh? talk about his historical novel, Beyond Derrynane. Welcome Kevin. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. KC: Beyond Derrynane: A Novel of Eighteenth Century Europe is the first of … Continue reading →

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75 Years Ago: U.S. Troops Arrived in Europe

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is an important date in the history of the Second World War. Seventy-five years ago, on this day in 1942, the first U.S. troops docked in Belfast, Northern Ireland to join their allies fighting in the European theatre of … Continue reading →

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Sedahlia by Cynthia D. Toliver

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Cynthia D. Toliver to Ascroft, eh? with her novel, Sedahlia, as she introduces the book to readers. Blog Tour ~ SEDAHLIA #HistFic #BGSHF @ctoliver58 SEDAHLIA by Cynthia D Toliver After fleeing post-Civil War Georgia, John Masters, Sr., his … Continue reading →

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