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.

The Paradise Tree Q & A

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Elena Maria Vidal is visiting Ascroft, eh? to answer a few questions about her new novel, The Paradise Tree, a story of Irish immigrants who arrived in Canada during the  late 1800s and built a new life in the … Continue reading →

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A Debut Novel Q&A: The Good Doctor

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited John Eliot to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a bit about his new novel, The Good Doctor. Welcome John. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. JE: My novel, The Good Doctor, is … Continue reading →

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Richard H. Hardy and The Infinity Program

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited novelist, Richard H. Hardy to join me on Ascroft, eh? to answer a few questions about his recently released novel, The Infinity Program. Welcome Richard. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. RH: The … Continue reading →

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FLive Festival With Fermanagh Writers

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Friday evening I joined fellow Fermanagh Writers’ members as we performed at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as part of the FLive Festival. It was a lovely evening and the theatre beside Lough Erne was a beautiful backdrop for … Continue reading →

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Relishing Revenge and Retribution

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently received a copy of Revenge and Retribution by Anna Belfrage in exchange for an honest review. It’s number 6 in an eight book timeslip historical fiction series set in the seventeenth century. This is the second book I’ve … Continue reading →

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How Do You Sum Up Your Novel?

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

It was my turn today to write the weekly blog post for Writers Abroad’s website. I was in London over the weekend attending the absolutely wonderful Historical Novel Society’s UK conference and I didn’t have much time to put into … Continue reading →

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Liv Thomas Knows Two Heads Are Better Than One

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Several months ago I read a heartwarming and engaging novel, Beneath An Irish Sky, and I enjoyed its fresh take on Irish society and life. The novel is written under the pen name Isabella Connor. Isabella is actually two authors, … Continue reading →

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Without A Word Of A Lie, I Loved Lies Told In Silence

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Recently I had the pleasure of reading Lies Told In Silence by M.K. Tod. It’s a well written, poignant novel and as I read I lost myself in the story, not even bothering to make notes for my Historical Fiction … Continue reading →

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Zeus of Ithome: Step Into The Ancient World

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Today we’re stepping back into the ancient world. I’ve invited Tim Taylor, author of Zeus of Ithome, to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about his novel. You’re very welcome here, Tim. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell … Continue reading →

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Pinky and Bear Are Back

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple years ago I read and reviewed The Big Show Stopper by Ken Dalton and I thoroughly enjoyed the zany detective tale. The next year I read The Tartan Shroud and found it equally entertaining. So, when I was … Continue reading →

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