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.

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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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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