Category Archives: April 2014

Poetry Helps Parkinson’s UK

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently bought Rhymes, Reflections and Recitations and Love, Laughter and Longing, two wonderful poetry booklets written by Roy Newell, a friend of mine who lives in Belfast. I’ve known him for years and, when I lived in Belfast, we … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process Blog Hop

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Historical fiction writer, E M Powell, author of The Fifth Knight, recently asked me to take part in this Blog Hop and I happily agreed. I’ve been involved in a few blog hops over the past couple years and I … Continue reading →

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Presenting Perfiditas: An Interview With Alison Morton

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Anyone who drops by Ascroft, eh? regularly will know that historical fiction is one of my favourite genres. Today I’m going to dip my toes into a sub-genre within it that’s still quite new to me: alternative historical fiction. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Terminals: Beginning Of A Gripping Series

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve already read several of Michael F. Stewart’s novels so I was delighted when I was asked to review The Terminals as part of the book’s blog tour. I might never have discovered Stewart’s books if I hadn’t been asked … Continue reading →

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Time Slipping Into A Good Story

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently received a copy of Serpents in the Garden by Anna Belfrage to review. The publisher, Silverwood Books says this about the story: “After years of hard work, Matthew and Alex Graham have created a thriving home in the … Continue reading →

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