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An Insight Into Second Sight

Posted on March 5, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Dr Judith Orloff to Ascroft, eh?. She’s here to talk about her book Second Sight and why she decided to use her intuition in her life and her psychiatric practice. Without any further introduction I’ll turn … Continue reading →

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World Book Day launch for Author Hotline

Posted on March 4, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

March 4th is World Book Day  (well, for two islands in Europe anyway) – its official website describes the day as the biggest annual celebration of books and reading in the UK and Ireland. Encouraging children to read has always been one … Continue reading →

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Exploring Second Sight On Friday

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

INTUITION: an ability to understand or know something immediately without needing to think about it, learn it or discover it by using reason.  Cambridge Dictionary On Friday, 5th March Dr Judith Orloff will be dropping by Ascroft, eh? to talk about … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Creative Writing Group Told Tales

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Mothers often tell their children ‘Don’t go telling tales’ – but that admonition didn’t stop us. On Saturday the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group recounted our stories and poems to a small but appreciative audience at Enniskillen Museum. Kevin Quinn opened the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award’s Announcement

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award announced the entries that have been accepted into the second round of the contest. Hitler and Mars Bars will join 999 other entries in the next round of their Adult Fiction category.  Congratulations and … Continue reading →

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FCWG tell tales at Fermanagh Arts Festival mini-fest

Posted on February 25, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

In my last post I encouraged everyone to get involved in the arts – by participating or supporting them – so, if you’re anywhere near Enniskillen this weekend, here’s your chance to so. The Fermanagh Arts Festival’s mini-fest is happening this weekend. Art, … Continue reading →

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Be Part Of World Community Arts Day

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is World Community Arts Day. Its goal is to encourage people to participate in the arts – singing, dancing, drawing, writing and any other creative activity. Their website says: “All we ask of you on that day is to do … Continue reading →

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Snowdrops At My Door

Posted on February 5, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

I don’t know whether it was because it was overcast on Tuesday (Groundhog Day) or whether it’s just our normal seasonal progression but it looks like winter is defeated. The Groundhog must be ready to come out and play. I’d … Continue reading →

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Will Groundhog Day Come To Britain?

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s Groundhog Day. Did you know that? The average Brit probably isn’t aware of the occasion but, for a Canadian like me, it’s almost unpatriotic not to acknowledge it. Today is a red letter day. For those of you who … Continue reading →

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Where Did January Go?

Posted on January 31, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Before Christmas I was working flat out to get several pieces finished for their deadlines and then I relaxed over the holidays, just writing when I felt like it. It seems no time at all since I was finishing off … Continue reading →

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