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.

Too Much Information?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

We’ve all heard the expression ‘too much information’ applied to instances where someone relates too much detail about an unpleasant or disturbing topic. So how much is too much information? Dr Ian Mortimer made me think about this question at the Historical … Continue reading →

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Facing An Audience – FLive and All Ireland Poetry Day

Posted on October 11, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I doubt I’ll ever join Toastmasters – and I have been invited by friends to do so. I really am not keen on public speaking and I would rather stay behind the scenes. But when the local writers group I … Continue reading →

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Hitler and Mars Bars Available As Amazon Ebook

Posted on October 1, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

Hitler and Mars Bars is now available as a Kindle ebook. Set against the backdrop of the little known Red Cross humanitarian aid endeavour, Operation Shamrock, the novel tells the story of Erich, a German boy growing up alone in Ireland. … Continue reading →

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The Quest Continues

Posted on September 30, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

At the end of August I posted some information about Quest, Inc by Justin Cohen. I had intended to review the novel at the same time but I was juggling too many plates and I hadn’t even finished reading the … Continue reading →

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Hitler and Mars Bars, the ebook

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

Coming soon: Hitler and Mars Bars, the Amazon ebook. The novel will be released as an Amazon ebook during the first week of October. In my last post I told you a bit about the story – see the post … Continue reading →

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Hitler and Mars Bars Now An Ebook

Posted on September 27, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I first released the print edition of Hitler and Mars Bars in 2008. After some minor revisions were made to the manuscript, the novel will be available as an Amazon ebook on Friday, 28th September. Would you be interested in … Continue reading →

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Inside The Motivational World

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

What do motivators write about? How to change your life around usually. But a recent novel, Quest, Inc., by Justin Cohen, a leading authority on personal development, takes a cheeky look at the world of motivational training.The novel’s synopsis says:“What … Continue reading →

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Bird Of Passage: A Portal Into The Recent Past

Posted on August 10, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I’m very fond of books set in Ireland or Scotland, especially in the recent past so when I read, Bird of Passage, it was exactly my type of book. I found the two main characters, Finn and Kirsty, believable and … Continue reading →

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The King’s Mistress: Hiding In Plain Sight

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently met Gillian Bagwell through the Historical Novel Society. Gillian is the author of The Darling Strumpet and The King’s Mistress. Whenever I meet another historical fiction author (or any writer for that matter) I’m always curious about their … Continue reading →

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Monkey On The Wing: Steve Adams Shares His Life

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest today is Steve Adams, an Aussie larrikin, who led an action packed life until an accident left him severely injured and blind. He’s joining me to answer a few questions about his life and his autobiography, Monkey On … Continue reading →

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