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.

A Minor Deception

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Nupur Tustin to Ascroft, eh? She’s visiting me today to chat about her novel, A Minor Deception. Welcome, Nupur. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. NT: In some respects, A Minor … Continue reading →

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Before The Darkness by Annette Creswell

Posted on January 17, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m hosting a stop on Australian author, Annette Creswell’s blog tour. Book Tour ~ Before The Darkness #HistFic #BGSHF @annettecreswell Before The Darkness by Annette Creswell In pre-World War Two London, Penny works as a maternity nurse at the Royal Women’s … Continue reading →

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Christmas Is Timeless

Posted on December 22, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Christmas is timeless. No, that’s not a profound statement by me. It was my husband moaning as I removed the clock from the wall in the livingroom and replaced it with a large wreath when I was putting up the … Continue reading →

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Fostering The Christmas Cure

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

When I was doing some research to write a Christmas blog post last year, I learned that the popular Christmas song, “White Christmas” first hit the American music charts in the autumn of 1942. It had been released in time … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into Following Disasters

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve always enjoyed ghost stories and have been particularly interested in them during the past few months as I wrote one myself earlier this year. A few weeks ago, I read Following Disasters by Nancy McCabe. Here’s how the publisher … Continue reading →

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Books Are The Answer

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

How’s the Christmas preparations going? Are you stressed, tired, fed up or just plain panicked yet? What you may need is ideas for gifts – as well as something for you to enjoy too. Books are the answer. Why not … Continue reading →

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The Semper Sonnet

Posted on December 8, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Seth Margolis is visiting Ascroft, eh? to tell us a bit about his novel, The Semper Sonnet. Welcome Seth. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. SM: In THE SEMPER SONNET, Lee Nicholson, a graduate student … Continue reading →

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Memories

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

On Saturday I attended a writing workshop tutored by Anthony J. Quinn, a Northern Irish crime writer. We spent considerable time discussing how to develop three dimensional characters. One of the interesting suggestions he offered was to give your characters memories. … Continue reading →

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Meet the Silver Baron’s Wife

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Donna Baier Stein to Ascroft, eh? to chat about her new novel, The Silver Baron’s Wife. This is how the publisher, Serving House Books, describes the book: “The Silver Baron’s Wife traces the rags-to-riches-to-rags life … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into Pearl Harbor and More

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest post today is a little unusual – I’ve invited myself to chat with you. Why? I’d like to tell you a bit about Pearl Harbor and More, a recently released short story collection I’ve been involved in writing … Continue reading →

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