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Ghost Tales For St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

A crisp, sunny morning like this morning isn’t really the right atmosphere for ghost stories. There’s a wisp of mist on the horizon, but not enough to spook you. Nevertheless, since it’s St Patrick’s Day, I thought I’d tell you … Continue reading →

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A New Irish Ghost Story

Posted on March 13, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I began writing this post to get the word out that I’ve released a new Irish ghost story, An Unbidden Visitor, yesterday. When better to do so than during the St Patrick’s week celebrations? I got a surprise this morning … Continue reading →

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A Woman Among Many: Women Aloud NI

Posted on March 10, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Organiser, MC, performer – it seemed a lot to do, especially in the weeks leading up to Women Aloud Fermanagh when I worked feverishly to pull it all together. I had to find and encourage women writers in Fermanagh to … Continue reading →

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Discussing Oliver & Jack

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Christina E. Pilz is here with me to discuss her latest novel, Oliver & Jack: In Axminster Workhouse (Fagin’s Boy, Book Three). Welcome, Christina. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. CP: It’s a story about … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Letters From A Patchwork Quilt

Posted on February 25, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple months ago I read Letters from a Patchwork Quilt by Clare Flynn and I’ve been turning the story over in my mind ever since. Here’s what the publisher, Cranbrook Press, says about the book: “In 1875 England, a … Continue reading →

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Chatting About Taming The Twisted

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve invited Jodie Toohey here today to tell us a little about Taming the Twisted. Welcome, Jodie. Tell us about your novel. JT: Taming the Twisted is written in a similar style to Laura Ingalls Wilders’ Little House books though … Continue reading →

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Discussing Daughter Of Destiny

Posted on February 12, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Nicole Evalina to tell us about her historical fantasy, Daughter of Destiny. Welcome, Nicole. Tell us about your novel. NE: Daughter of Destiny is the first book in a historical fantasy trilogy that tells Arthurian legend from … Continue reading →

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The Renegade Queen

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Eva Flynn is here today to tell us about her new historical novel, The Renegade Queen. Welcome, Eva. Let’s get started. Tell us about your novel. EF: The Renegade Queen explores the life of Victoria Woodhull; the first woman presidential … Continue reading →

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Second World War Club For Wartime Fiction

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s the first anniversary of a new Facebook group, Second World War Club – well, I’m exaggerating a bit. The group is a week old but it’s off to a good start. As you probably know, I’m writing a series … Continue reading →

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The Threads of War Kickstarter Campaign

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest today is Jeremy Strozer. He’s here to ask for your assistance with Threads of the War Volume II. I’ll let Jeremy tell you about the project and his request. With that brief introduction, I’ll turn it over to … Continue reading →

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