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The Yanks In Europe

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is a significant date in the history of America’s involvement in the Second World War. Almost seventy-five years ago today the first ships carrying American troops docked in Belfast; these troops were the first US troops to arrive in … Continue reading →

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Discover Decorum

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

I’d like to welcome Kaaren Christopherson, the author of Decorum, to Ascroft, eh? this morning. Kaaren has written an intriguing tale set in the late nineteenth century in what is described as New York’s Gilded Age but I’ll let my … Continue reading →

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Wishing You A Warm, Comforting Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday night I left my comfy chair beside our fireplace to attend a concert in Belfast. Relaxing into my seat in the concert hall, I savoured I’m Dreaming of a White Christmas sung by a classical trio. I’m sure … Continue reading →

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Discussing Tales Of Byzantium

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Last month I had the pleasure of featuring Eileen Stephenson’s short story collection, Tales of Byzantium, in a couple of my National Short Story week posts. Today I’ve invited her back to talk about her collection in greater detail. Welcome … Continue reading →

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Discussing Near The Wild

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Maureen Willett to Ascroft, eh? She is here to chat with me about her new novel, Near The Wild. Welcome Maureen. Let’s get started, shall we? What prompted you to write about this historical event … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Ally Special Offer

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I love the trappings of Christmas, especially the twinkling lights on the tree and sitting in front of a roaring fire with the cats wrapped around me so this is my time … Continue reading →

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New Release Special Offer

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

To celebrate the release of The Shadow Ally, the first Short Read in The Yankee Years series, the story will be available FREE on Thursday, 10th December and Friday, 11th December. To download a copy visit: Amazon UK or Amazon … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Andres Vidal

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Today we’re visiting Barcelona at the beginning of the last century to explore Andrés Vidal’s new novel, The Dream of the City. Welcome, Andrés. I’m glad you stopped by so I can chat with you about your writing. To get … Continue reading →

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A Chat With Pearl Goodman

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Several times last week I featured short stories in a variety of genres for National Short Story Week. During the process of looking for contributors to those blog posts, I met Pearl Goodman. She has written about her experiences growing … Continue reading →

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Wartime Tales For National Short Story Week

Posted on November 22, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring wartime stories. This week is National Short Story Week (16th to 22nd November), an event I look forward to each year. I enjoy reading and writing this form of literature so I want to support this annual … Continue reading →

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