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Introducing Fermanagh Creative Writing Group

Posted on January 2, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s a new year and the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group is eager to jump into it. The Impartial Reporter will publish stories and poems by our members in the coming weeks and we’re looking forward to sharing our writing with the … Continue reading →

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Saintly Sounds Online

Posted on December 26, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

At the end of November I told you a little about The Priests’  new album, Harmony. The trio have exceptional voices that blend in wonderful harmonies so I really enjoy listening to them sing. Before the album was released I interviewed each member of … Continue reading →

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Rekindling Wonder At Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Christmas is only a couple days away. I haven’t posted here during the past month as I’ve been busy finishing off writing assignments – articles based on my interview with The Priests and an article for the Impartial Reporter about … Continue reading →

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Hooked On Harmony

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Not since I first heard the Voice Squad’s spine tingling harmonies during the 1980s have I been as captivated by any group’s vocal talents – until I first heard The Priests last year. Their full, melodic blend of voices blew … Continue reading →

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FAA Launches Fermanagh Miscellany 2009

Posted on November 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

The Fermanagh Authors’ Association launched our third anthology, Fermanagh Miscellany 2009, last night at Enniskillen Library amidst wine, nibbles and passersby eyeing us curiously. The Fermanagh Miscellany 2009 showcases the work of members of the Fermanagh Authors’ Association. Included are stories, poems, historical … Continue reading →

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Hitler and Mars Bars’ New Home

Posted on October 30, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

We’ve been celebrating Irish Book Week this week so it’s an apt time to announce that my novel’s website has found a new home. Hitler and Mars Bars’ new web address is http://www.dianne-ascroft.com Drop by and check out a few changes … Continue reading →

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Enniskillen Literature Weekend

Posted on October 16, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Here’s a weekend of events you won’t want to miss if you’re in the Enniskillen area of Northern Ireland: ENNISKILLEN LITERATURE WEEKEND Saturday, 17th October: POETRY LUNCH featuring readings by poets Kevin Quinn and Miriam Gamble at the Clinton Centre … Continue reading →

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Keating on Canvas on National Poetry Day

Posted on October 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is All-Ireland National Poetry Day. Recently I was researching the life of Irish artist Sean Keating for an article I’ve written about him (to be printed in Ireland’s Own magazine later this month). My curiosity was aroused when I found that he … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into My Splendid Concubine

Posted on September 29, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

One of my favourite reads recently was My Splendid Concubine by Lloyd Lofthouse. It captured my imagination and aroused my curiosity about nineteenth century China. I knew little about the period before I began reading it so the novel both … Continue reading →

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My Splendid Concubine – She’s Coming Here

Posted on September 25, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I recently read My Splendid Concubine by Lloyd Lofthouse. Set in nineteenth century China, it’s a love story between Robert Hart, inspector general of China’s Customs Service, and his concubine, Ayaou. As I turned the pages I swiftly slipped into … Continue reading →

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