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.

Guess Where I’ve Been?

Posted on July 27, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Have you noticed that I haven’t been around here much lately? June and July have been busy months for me. I’ve been to Poland and visited Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps and done a few of other things besides. Then … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse Into ‘Semblance of Guilt’

Posted on July 15, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring an excerpt from a new amateur detective novel, Semblance of Guilt, by Claudia Reiss. Here’s the publisher’s summary of the story: Ellen Davis’s husband left her for another woman. Post-divorce, she’s trying to reassert her independence and … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Lord of Ireland

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

In late 2012 I read the first novel in The Fifth Knight series and I’ve been hooked ever since. So I was delighted to receive a request to review The Lord of Ireland, the third book in the series, when … Continue reading →

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The Season Turns, Time To Reflect

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s the Solstice today – summer if you’re in the northern hemisphere, winter for those in the southern hemisphere. It’s more or less, half way through the year. Did you start the year full of plans and dreams of what … Continue reading →

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The Dying To Be Beautiful Mysteries

Posted on June 9, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring an excerpt from the first book in the Dying To Be Beautiful mystery series by M. Glenda Rosen. Throughout June, Glenda is offering the first two books in the series at a special reduced price. About the … Continue reading →

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Peering Into The Gilded Cage

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Judy Alter is joining me to tell us a bit about her novel, The Gilded Cage. Welcome Judy. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. JA: Against the background of Chicago history in the last half … Continue reading →

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A Canadian Tale: Promised To The Crown

Posted on May 12, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Aimie K. Runyan to talk about her Canadian tale (well, New France, if you want to be strictly accurate), Promised to the Crown. Welcome Aimee. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. AKR: Promised … Continue reading →

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Conversing With Camelot’s Queen’s Author

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Nicole Evelina joins me to talk about Camelot’s Queen, the second book in her Arthurian legend trilogy. Welcome, Nicole. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. NE: Camelot’s Queen is the second book of my Arthurian … Continue reading →

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The Storm Sister Enthralled Me

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple weeks ago I read The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley and I found it a gripping read. This is what the publisher says about the story: “The Storm Sister is the second of a unique seven book series … Continue reading →

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Delving Into Susanna Calkins’ Historical Mysteries

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Susanna Calkins to visit and answer a few questions about the fourth and latest book in her historical mystery series, A Death Along The River Fleet. Welcome Susanna. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your … Continue reading →

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