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.

Discussing Daughter Of Destiny

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Nicole Evalina to tell us about her historical fantasy, Daughter of Destiny. Welcome, Nicole. Tell us about your novel. NE: Daughter of Destiny is the first book in a historical fantasy trilogy that tells Arthurian legend from … Continue reading →

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The Renegade Queen

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Eva Flynn is here today to tell us about her new historical novel, The Renegade Queen. Welcome, Eva. Let’s get started. Tell us about your novel. EF: The Renegade Queen explores the life of Victoria Woodhull; the first woman presidential … Continue reading →

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Second World War Club For Wartime Fiction

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s the first anniversary of a new Facebook group, Second World War Club – well, I’m exaggerating a bit. The group is a week old but it’s off to a good start. As you probably know, I’m writing a series … Continue reading →

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The Threads of War Kickstarter Campaign

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest today is Jeremy Strozer. He’s here to ask for your assistance with Threads of the War Volume II. I’ll let Jeremy tell you about the project and his request. With that brief introduction, I’ll turn it over to … Continue reading →

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The Yanks In Europe

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is a significant date in the history of America’s involvement in the Second World War. Almost seventy-five years ago today the first ships carrying American troops docked in Belfast; these troops were the first US troops to arrive in … Continue reading →

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Discover Decorum

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I’d like to welcome Kaaren Christopherson, the author of Decorum, to Ascroft, eh? this morning. Kaaren has written an intriguing tale set in the late nineteenth century in what is described as New York’s Gilded Age but I’ll let my … Continue reading →

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Wishing You A Warm, Comforting Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday night I left my comfy chair beside our fireplace to attend a concert in Belfast. Relaxing into my seat in the concert hall, I savoured I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas sung by a classical trio. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Discussing Tales Of Byzantium

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Last month I had the pleasure of featuring Eileen Stephenson’s short story collection, Tales of Byzantium, in a couple of my National Short Story week posts. Today I’ve invited her back to talk about her collection in greater detail. Welcome … Continue reading →

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Discussing Near The Wild

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Maureen Willett to Ascroft, eh? She is here to chat with me about her new novel, Near The Wild. Welcome Maureen. Let’s get started, shall we? What prompted you to write about this historical event … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Ally Special Offer

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I love the trappings of Christmas, especially the twinkling lights on the tree and sitting in front of a roaring fire with the cats wrapped around me so this is my time … Continue reading →

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