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.

Celebrating Against All Odds

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

When I think of book launches my mind conjures up a scene in the middle of a bookshop after closing time, filled with writers and publishing industry professionals, wandering around chatting with each other, glasses of wine in hand. The … Continue reading →

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Tempted Into The Medieval World

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

One of the ways that I find out about new historical fiction releases is through the Historical Fiction Virtual Tours blog. I often read and review the novels of authors who are on blog tours with them and I discover … Continue reading →

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Chatting With S. R. Mallery

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Although I haven’t produced a quilt in nearly a decade, quilting is still at the top of my list of favourite hobbies – whenever I can get some spare time as I invariably say. So, when I noticed the theme … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Short Story Week

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

My first published short story, A World Apart, was written about a woman trying to make sense of her new home in an adopted country and deal with problems she hadn’t faced before. Although it isn’t autobiographical, it reflected my … Continue reading →

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An Encounter That Will Linger In My Mind

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week I finished reading Past Encounters by Davina Blake. The novel came to my attention when I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. It is an historical fiction that hops between the … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 Launched

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

On Monday Fermanagh Authors’ Association launched the ninth book in our Fermanagh Miscellany series. After a couple themed books in the series (2013 was our G8 edition and 2014 focussed on events during the Decade of Commemorations), Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 returns … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years On – Private John Rimmer

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I deplore war but I believe it is valuable to remember past conflicts and learn from them. And the people who endured them should not be forgotten either. Today, one hundred years on, I wish to remember my great-uncle, John … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Miscellany 2014: A Decade Of Turmoil

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week Fermanagh Miscellany 2014: A Decade of Turmoil, an eighth collection of writings by members of Fermanagh Authors’ Association, was released as an ebook. The print edition of the book sold out very quickly when it was released last … Continue reading →

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A Captivating Novel of Corsica Explored

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

This summer I read a wonderful historical novel set in Corsica, The House At Zaronza by Vanessa Couchman. I’ve always wanted to visit this island so I soaked up the scenery and atmosphere as I read. I was also completely … Continue reading →

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Lord Esterleigh’s Daughter Q & A

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Kathy Fischer-Brown to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about the beginning of The Serpent’s Tooth trilogy. Welcome, Kathy. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. KFB: Lord Esterleigh’s Daughter is the first book in … Continue reading →

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