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Assured Destruction = Assured Entertainment

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

This spring I discovered a new author – new to me, that is: Michael F. Stewart. I read and reviewed his fantasy 24 Bones for a Tribute Books blog tour and was captivated by it. So when I heard that … Continue reading →

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Travels In Elysium Reviewed

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m reviewing Travels In Elysium by William Azuski. The publisher, Iridescent Publishing, describes the book as: “A metaphysical mystery set on the Aegean island of Santorini. Trading rural England for the dream job of archaeologist’s apprentice on the scarred … Continue reading →

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I’ve Been Babbling Too

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

The first Babble Literary Festival kicked off in Cavan Town on the weekend of August 16-18. It was a joint effort between Cavan Writers Forum and Fermanagh Writers. Events included a poetry slam contest, writing workshops, poetry readings and musical … Continue reading →

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I’m Visiting Fenella Miller’s Blog Today

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Today you’ll find me over at historical fiction author and fellow ALLi member Fenella Miller’s blog talking about my experiences as an Indie author – and why I would or wouldn’t self-publish again. Pop over to her blog if you … Continue reading →

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How Important Is Place To A Story?

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Are you drawn to a book partly by where it’s set? I am sometimes. My novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and my short story collection, Dancing Shadows, Tramping Hooves, are both set not far from where I live in Ireland. … Continue reading →

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Time Fall: Mixing Military Thriller With Historical Fiction

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

I’m currently reading Time Fall by Tim Ashby. It’s an exciting mix of military thriller and historical fiction. I really enjoyed the opening chapters set during the Second World War and I felt like I was there as the army … Continue reading →

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Glenn Patterson Shared A Few Tips On Saturday

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

I wasn’t sure that I would get to Glenn Patterson’s workshop, Keeping the Balloon in the Air, on Saturday. Due to illness and other difficulties, there was a shortage of volunteers to man a book table at Enniskillen Castle Museum … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Fermanagh Gems

Posted on June 16, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is the eve of the 2013 G8 Summit. It’s being held in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Reporters and cameramen, preparing for the event, have been roaming the streets of Enniskillen and the rest of the county for a couple … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Featured In Ireland’s Own

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

The G8 Summit is approaching and media attention is turning to Fermanagh. There’s oodles of documentaries, news reports and newspaper articles. Not to be left out, I’ve highlighted some of Fermanagh’s attractions for Ireland’s Own magazine. If you are interested, … Continue reading →

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Read 4 Review Offer: A Short Story Collection

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

There’s so many books to choose from these days. How do you decide which one you want to read next? I’m always drawn to attractive book covers and intriguing back cover write-ups. But, since we often spend more time online … Continue reading →

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