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.

The FAA Is On The Air

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

  Instead of spending Saturday doing the usual household chores today I escaped and went with fellow Fermanagh Authors’ Association members Vicky Herbert, Sean McElgunn and Julie Franco  to Cavan Town for the afternoon. We were invited to   Northern … Continue reading →

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Reviewing The Empty Family

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently signed up to review books for New Books magazine – I think it’s a great idea as I can indulge my passion for reading and books (I can even schedule time in my day just to read!) while telling myself … Continue reading →

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Cappella Caeciliana Profiled For NCS Week

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

A little early for Ireland’s National Choral Singing week which runs October 3-10, this week Ireland’s Own magazine has printed my piece about an outstanding Belfast choir, Cappella Caeciliana. I heard the choir in Enniskillen last spring and was wowed … Continue reading →

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Ireland’s Own Is ‘Going Home’

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

This week marks the seventh anniversary of our move to rural Fermanagh. It hardly seems that it’s been that long since my husband and I came to his family farm and I started to blossom into a country girl – though I … Continue reading →

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Hitting the Write Note

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Recently I was able to indulge my interest in vocal music as I researched and wrote an article about the popularity of choral singing in Ireland for Senior Times magazine. I spoke to quite a few choirs and was inspired by their enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

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FCWG Launches Short Stories and Poetry Book

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

As secretary of Fermanagh Creative Writing Group I was pleased to contribute a story and write an introduction to our group for our first publication, Stories From Charlie’s Bar, which we launched at Readings By Local Writers on Sunday. It is … Continue reading →

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Chatter at Charlie’s

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday I joined my fellow writers in the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group for an afternoon of Readings By Local Writers at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen. Our stories ranged from humorous to wisful to thought provoking – something for just about everyone.  … Continue reading →

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Ye What? Is Spreading the Word

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Ye What?,a blog from Northern Ireland about books, authors and publishers and more has printed my story Just A Cough,  about the joys of winter this week. While this may not be the best time to consider that topic, the … Continue reading →

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I’m Popping Over To Phyllis Schieber’s Blog

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

On Monday, June 26 I’m popping over to author Phyllis Schieber’s blog to tell her readers about the forgotten fostering venture, Operation Shamrock, and how learning about this project spurred me to write Hitler and Mars Bars. Phyllis recently dropped by … Continue reading →

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Phyllis Schieber’s Writing Life

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Phyllis Schieber, author of Strictly Personal, The Sinner’s Guide To Confession and Willing Spirits, to Ascroft, eh?. After her first novel for young adults Phyllis has concentrated on ‘women’s fiction’ for the mature woman. I’ll let Phyllis … Continue reading →

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