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 Thoughts On Promises Kept

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday author Cindy Bradford joined me to talk about her novel, Promises Kept.  I had read the book before it was released and I’m adding my thoughts about the novel today. Promises Kept, the sequel to Keeping Faith, is the continuing … Continue reading →

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Cindy Bradford and Promises Kept

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m joined by author Cindy Bradford. She is on a virtual tour to promote her second novel, Promises Kept. I’ve asked her to talk to us about how the theme of the power of the human spirit runs through the novel. But … Continue reading →

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Sunday’s Blog Jog Day

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Sunday, May 9th is Blog Jog Day – don’t worry you won’t need your sneakers. Lots of people take the opportunity to get a bit of physical exercise during their leisure time and you’ll see joggers on city streets and … Continue reading →

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The Power Of The Human Spirit Fascinates Us

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

The power and resilience of the human spirit amazes and encourages me. I always enjoy hearing about people who conquer heartaches and challenges in their lives or survive incredible hardships. I also enjoy writing inspiring stories – that’s partly why … Continue reading →

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Investigate Mike Angley’s Childfinder Trilogy

Posted on April 20, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

I’m welcoming Mike Angley, author of the Child Finder Trilogy, on an exchange visit to Ascroft, eh? today. He retired from the Air Force in 2007 following a 25-year career as a Special Agent with the Office of Special Investigations (OSI) … Continue reading →

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One Week Left To Read ABNA Quarterfinalists’ Entries

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

There’s just about a week left to read the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award quarterfinalists’ novel excerpts. The semi-finalists will be announced on April 27. So, if you fancy reading something you won’t find on a bookshop’s shelf have a browse … Continue reading →

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A New Idea For Writing Groups

Posted on April 18, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday I attended the launch of a website for writing groups that has great potential. John Kenny and Martin Delaney from http://www.writing4all.ie came to Queen’s University, Belfast to talk about the new website that Writing4All are designing. The website, http://www.ourwritinggroup.com, … Continue reading →

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Mike Angley Talks About Childfinder Trilogy

Posted on April 16, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Mike Angley, author of the Child Finder Trilogy, will join me at Ascroft, eh? on Tuesday, 20th April to talk about his books and his career as a Special Agent with the American Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). … Continue reading →

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Just A Cough – it could be Canada or Northern Ireland

Posted on April 9, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

As I mentioned in my last post, the Impartial Reporter is running a series featuring short stories and poems by members of the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group.  My story, Just A Cough, kicked it off yesterday. I guess the severe … Continue reading →

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Online and In Print

Posted on April 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Our local writers’ group, the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, launched our blog, Loughside Literature today. It will feature a combination of news about the group and snippets of our writing. We have a very open concept of what it  will be and I’m … Continue reading →

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