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.

My Plea To The Groundhog

Posted on February 2, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

This is my plea to the groundhog today – Keep your head below the parapet Lest stray sunbeams frighten you On winter’s banishment, my heart is set Bring me those summer days, so brief and few.

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An Encounter With Karma: Paul Magid’s New Novel

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m hosting Paul H. Magid to Ascroft, eh? to discuss his new young adult novel, Lifting the Wheel of Karma. He describes the book as “a modern tale that harkens back to the myths of antiquity. It takes you … Continue reading →

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Warm Christmas Wishes

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

In a December post a couple years ago I said that one of my favourite parts of the Christmas season is re-discovering my sense of childlike wonder in simple things. This year it’s been difficult for me to find that … Continue reading →

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Unfinished: Suzanne Gravelle’s Journey

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m hosting Suzanne Gravelle on Ascroft, eh? She is on a blog tour for her new book, Unfinished. The book is the true story of Suzanne’s journey of self-discovery after her relationship unexpectedly ended and threw her world into … Continue reading →

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Tribute Books Tackles Teens

Posted on December 1, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Tribute Books  is a small independent publisher which has published biography, history, historical fiction, humour, poetry, reference, religion and sports titles. Owner, Nicole Langan established the company seven years ago. Beginning in 2012, Tribute Books will become solely an ebook … Continue reading →

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Martyrs and Traitors – A New Look at 1916

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Marina Neery is with me today to answer some questions about her recently released Irish historical novel, Martyrs and Traitors, a book which looks at the Easter Rising from a new angle. Here’s how the publisher describes the book: “Dublin. Good Friday. … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Authors’ Association’s First Ebook

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Now that the hard work is past – writing my contributions (stories and articles) and co-editing the book – I’m gearing up for the launch of Fermanagh Miscellany 2011 on 10th November in Charlie’s Bar, Enniskillen. But first we have … Continue reading →

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I’ve Had My Appetite Whetted For Foreign Flavours

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

About a year ago I joined an online community of writers, Writers Abroad, who share a common bond: we all  live ex-pat lives. Many of us are Brits who have moved abroad; I’m a Canadian who has moved to Britain. I’ve found it … Continue reading →

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National Poetry Day With A Difference

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

The blustery weather tonight reminds me of National Poetry Day last Thursday. When I would have preferred to be tucked up by the fire I joined our writers’ group, Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, at Portora Castle to share our poems.  … Continue reading →

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A Point Not To Be Overlooked

Posted on October 3, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Whether writing fiction or non-fiction writers strive to produce good quality work. During the past few months I’ve been co-editing the yearly anthology of works by a group of writers in the county where I live and it has made me aware of some … Continue reading →

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