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.

Want To Know What I’m Working On?

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Recently I’ve taken part in a couple ‘hops’ on Facebook where I’ve shared information about what I’m currently working on. I thought those posts may be of interest to my blog readers so I’d like to share them with you … Continue reading →

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The Queen’s Exiles Reviewed

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I read The Queen’s Exiles by Barbara Kyle a couple weeks ago and I enjoyed it immensely. So I’m delighted to review it as part of its Historical Fiction Virtual Tour. This is what Kensington Publishing says about the novel: … Continue reading →

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A Gripping, Good Read

Posted on June 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s been a couple weeks since I finished reading The Bone Church by Victoria Dougherty and it is still clear in my mind. I’m reviewing the novel as part of its Historical Fiction Virtual Tour. This is how the publisher … Continue reading →

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Discovering The Lost Duchess

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Jenny Barden, author of Mistress of the Sea, has recently released her second novel, The Lost Duchess. I’ve invited her to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about her most recent book. You’re very welcome here, Jenny. I’m … Continue reading →

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Love and Treasure: A Real Gem

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I finished reading Love and Treasure by Ayelet Waldman last week and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I’m reviewing the book as part of the novel’s blog tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Tours and, usually when I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve been tagged by Susan Keogh, author of The Jack Mallory Chronicles, to participate in the Meet My Main Character blog hop. In this latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Helps Parkinson’s UK

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently bought Rhymes, Reflections and Recitations and Love, Laughter and Longing, two wonderful poetry booklets written by Roy Newell, a friend of mine who lives in Belfast. I’ve known him for years and, when I lived in Belfast, we … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process Blog Hop

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Historical fiction writer, E M Powell, author of The Fifth Knight, recently asked me to take part in this Blog Hop and I happily agreed. I’ve been involved in a few blog hops over the past couple years and I … Continue reading →

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Presenting Perfiditas: An Interview With Alison Morton

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Anyone who drops by Ascroft, eh? regularly will know that historical fiction is one of my favourite genres. Today I’m going to dip my toes into a sub-genre within it that’s still quite new to me: alternative historical fiction. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Terminals: Beginning Of A Gripping Series

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve already read several of Michael F. Stewart’s novels so I was delighted when I was asked to review The Terminals as part of the book’s blog tour. I might never have discovered Stewart’s books if I hadn’t been asked … Continue reading →

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