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.

Win A Promise Of Romance This Christmas

Posted on December 12, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

There’s 8 days left to enter the Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway and today I’ve invited Alesha Cary, one of the authors participating in the Giveaway, to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a bit about the novel she has donated … Continue reading →

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Eleven Days Left To Win Six Months In Montana

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

There’s 11 days left to enter the Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway and today I’ve invited Pamela Kelley, one of the authors participating in the Giveaway, to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a bit about the novel she has donated … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Miscellany 2014: A Decade of Commemorations

Posted on December 7, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Life for many of our ancestors in Ireland a century ago was less settled and predictable than our lives. It was a time of crisis and change in society. Several important events in Irish political and social history contributed to … Continue reading →

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Introducing Sweet Romance Giveaway Authors

Posted on December 6, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

This year I’ve joined with eleven other writers for the Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway. We’re offering fifteen novels and short story collections as well as Amazon gift vouchers as the prizes in this contest. A couple days ago I posted … Continue reading →

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Introducing the Sweet Romance Giveaway Authors and Their Stories

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Twelve authors and fifteen novels and short story collections are included in the Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway. There’s contemporary romances, young adult stories, western romances, tales set in exotic locations, stories with an Irish flavour and tales with a hint … Continue reading →

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Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Ready to settle down with some feel good stories over the Christmas holidays? The Sweet Romance Christmas Giveaway might be just what you’re looking for then. There’s 15 novels and short story collections by 12 authors included in the prize … Continue reading →

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A Book For Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

The autumn seems to be ‘launch season’ for me. Several writers’ organisations I’m associated with produce anthologies at this time of the year and I always seem to be announcing a new book during these months. I contribute a mix … Continue reading →

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A Good Choice For Romance Readers

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently read Maddie’s Choice by Joyce Zeller to review as part of the author’s current blog tour. The novel’s Amazon blurb says: “Romance writer Maddie Taylor is fed up with New York City. She is getting nowhere with her … Continue reading →

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Public Speaking – It Can Even Be Fun

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Ever felt your knees knock and break out in a sweat when you stood in front of a audience? I’m not keen on public speaking either. I usually avoid it whenever I can. But I’ve found a reason to do … Continue reading →

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Beth Pratt’s Art Of Murder

Posted on October 25, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

In July I responded to a request to review a cosy crime novel, A Portrait of Murder, by Beth Pratt. When I finished the book I posted my review on Amazon and Goodreads. I really enjoyed the story. In fact, soon … Continue reading →

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