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.

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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A Modern Museum: Headhunters Railway Museum

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

At a time of cutbacks as many museums are struggling to survive I had the opportunity to visit a museum that has found a unique way to survive and thrive. Headhunters Railway Museum is housed in a barbershop and funded by … Continue reading →

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Telling Lies: I Had To Discover The Truth

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

As the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks in America is commemorated this month, I inadvertantly chose an appropriate novel to review. I was recently offered a copy of Telling Lies by Cathi Stoler to read and comment on as … Continue reading →

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Sunday Gathering in the Barrack Storeroom

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday was the close of Fermanagh Creative Writing Group’s Autumn Kickoff week. And on a rainy, windy Sunday what better to do than gather with a group of writers (and a good few listeners) to share stories and poems? The … Continue reading →

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Studying Stories

Posted on September 4, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve been reading quite a variety of short stories lately. Some I really enjoy, others I wonder why they were written. The stories I’ve been reading have made me think about what makes a good short story and what I like and … Continue reading →

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