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Discovering The Lost Duchess

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Jenny Barden, author of Mistress of the Sea, has recently released her second novel, The Lost Duchess. I’ve invited her to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about her most recent book. You’re very welcome here, Jenny. I’m … Continue reading →

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Love and Treasure: A Real Gem

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I finished reading Love and Treasure by Ayelet Waldman last week and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. I’m reviewing the book as part of the novel’s blog tour with Historical Fiction Virtual Tours and, usually when I’m reading … Continue reading →

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Meet My Main Character

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve been tagged by Susan Keogh, author of The Jack Mallory Chronicles, to participate in the Meet My Main Character blog hop. In this latest game of tag for historical fiction authors on the blogosphere, we introduce the main character of … Continue reading →

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Poetry Helps Parkinson’s UK

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently bought Rhymes, Reflections and Recitations and Love, Laughter and Longing, two wonderful poetry booklets written by Roy Newell, a friend of mine who lives in Belfast. I’ve known him for years and, when I lived in Belfast, we … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process Blog Hop

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Historical fiction writer, E M Powell, author of The Fifth Knight, recently asked me to take part in this Blog Hop and I happily agreed. I’ve been involved in a few blog hops over the past couple years and I … Continue reading →

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Presenting Perfiditas: An Interview With Alison Morton

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Anyone who drops by Ascroft, eh? regularly will know that historical fiction is one of my favourite genres. Today I’m going to dip my toes into a sub-genre within it that’s still quite new to me: alternative historical fiction. I’ve … Continue reading →

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The Terminals: Beginning Of A Gripping Series

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I’ve already read several of Michael F. Stewart’s novels so I was delighted when I was asked to review The Terminals as part of the book’s blog tour. I might never have discovered Stewart’s books if I hadn’t been asked … Continue reading →

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Time Slipping Into A Good Story

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently received a copy of Serpents in the Garden by Anna Belfrage to review. The publisher, Silverwood Books says this about the story: “After years of hard work, Matthew and Alex Graham have created a thriving home in the … Continue reading →

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Where Would You Like To Be On St Patrick’s Day?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

On St Patrick’s Day many people, especially Irish expats and those who wish they were Irish, think of Ireland. Whether they remember their home place or the location of a memorable holiday, they return to it in their minds. For … Continue reading →

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St Patrick’s Weekend Free Offer

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Ireland has always been a place of tales and legends. In bygone days storytellers at campfires regaled their listeners with their tales and held them spellbound.  Do you fancy a yarn? Or two? Or half a dozen? On St Patrick’s … Continue reading →

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