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Book Giveaway

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Conscious Discussions internet radio show is giving away one copy each of my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and Laurie Cameron’s non-fiction book, The Journey From Fear To Love.  The giveaway will be announced during their shows on … Continue reading →

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Reading at Jane Ross Writers Group

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of visiting the Jane Ross Writers Group in Limavady. They had kindly invited me to read from my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and chat with them about the novel and my experiences as … Continue reading →

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Lisnaskea – Reading not Rallying this weekend

Posted on May 15, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Do you love books? Want to find something interesting for your holiday reading? Then don’t miss the Book Fair hosted by the Fermanagh Authors Association this weekend! Book Fair Saturday 16th May 2009 2-6 pm. In The Donn Carragh Hotel, … Continue reading →

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The Heart Of Marketing – an alternative to hard selling

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Judith Sherven and Jim Sniechowski to Ascroft, eh?. They are stopping by to talk about Soft Sell Marketing and their new book, The Heart of Marketing. This is how they describe their book: “This book … Continue reading →

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Find Out What Soft Sell Marketing Is

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Not comfortable using hard sell sales tactics? Me neither. As a writer and a person, that’s not the way I want to conduct any business transaction. That’s why I was intrigued by a book called The Heart of Marketing and … Continue reading →

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Raving About Kimmie Rhodes!

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

The weak light streaming in through my curtains this morning wasn’t inspiring but, nevertheless, I woke up smiling. I was at a wonderful concert last night in Enniskillen’s Ardhowen Theatre and images of it were running through my mind as … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Call

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday I heard the cuckoo call for the first time this year. So summer’s really here!  Only a few years ago I wouldn’t have associated the cuckoo’s call with a live bird – just the little figure that pops … Continue reading →

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National Bealtaine Festival

Posted on May 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Did you know that May 1st is a cross quarter day? It falls half way between the spring equinox and the summer solstice. It’s traditionally the first day of summer in Ireland though you’d never guess that if you looked … Continue reading →

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Read Outside The Box!

Posted on April 27, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Want to find some new and interesting books – not just the bookshop Top 10 that everyone is reading? Check out http://bookeventcenter.ning.com/page/all-books

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World Book Day

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s World Book and Copyright Day. When I was pondering what to write for this occasion I ran through a few book titles, starting with my own novel, Hitler and Mars Bars. And that got me thinking – about ‘and’. … Continue reading →

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