Category Archives: November 2014

Celebrating National Short Story Week

Posted on November 19, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

My first published short story, A World Apart, was written about a woman trying to make sense of her new home in an adopted country and deal with problems she hadn’t faced before. Although it isn’t autobiographical, it reflected my … Continue reading →

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An Encounter That Will Linger In My Mind

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week I finished reading Past Encounters by Davina Blake. The novel came to my attention when I received a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review. It is an historical fiction that hops between the … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 Launched

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

On Monday Fermanagh Authors’ Association launched the ninth book in our Fermanagh Miscellany series. After a couple themed books in the series (2013 was our G8 edition and 2014 focussed on events during the Decade of Commemorations), Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 returns … Continue reading →

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One Hundred Years On – Private John Rimmer

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I deplore war but I believe it is valuable to remember past conflicts and learn from them. And the people who endured them should not be forgotten either. Today, one hundred years on, I wish to remember my great-uncle, John … Continue reading →

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