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My Review of Memoirs From The Asylum by Kenneth Weene

Posted on July 3, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Memoirs From The Asylumby Kenneth Weene is a disturbing novel, set in an American state psychiatric institution. The story is told by three characters: a nameless narrator who is there voluntarily, Dr Ambrose, a new psychiatrist who is struggling with … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Weene Studies His Characters

Posted on July 2, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Kenneth Weene to Ascroft, eh? to talk about how he used his psychology training in writing his second novel, Memoirs From The Asylum. His first novel, Widow’s Walk, was published in 2009. Ken is a New Englander by upbringing and … Continue reading →

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Kenneth Weene Discusses Writing Memoirs From The Asylum

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Tomorrow Kenneth Weene, author of Widow’s Walk, will join me as my guest blogger. His post will discuss how he used his psychologist’s training to write his second novel, Memoirs From The Asylum. He will also pop into Ascroft, eh? throughout the day to answer … Continue reading →

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Peer Into ‘Keeping The Wolves At Bay’

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m featuring an excerpt from Jonathan L. Bernstein’s new book, Keeping The Wolves At Bay: Media Training, a book that deals with developing media savvy. Bernstein’s professional background undoubtedly qualifies him to provide this training. President of Bernstein Crisis … Continue reading →

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Keep The Wolves At Bay

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Do your work or leisure activities put you in the media spotlight? Many people have contact with the media – in person, by phone or online – in the course of their duties or extracurricular pursuits. ‘Putting your foot in … Continue reading →

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Enniskillen Spring Book Fair

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

It looks like summer has come to Fermanagh so I know you’ll want to be outside to enjoy it – but don’t forget to take a book with you. Stop by the Enniskillen Spring Book Sale and get prepared for … Continue reading →

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I’m Visiting Mike Angley Tomorrow

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Recently I hosted Mike Angley, author of the Childfinder Trilogy on an exchange visit to Ascroft, eh? Tomorrow I’m completing the exchange as I join him on his blog. Join us as I answer his questions about Hitler and Mars … Continue reading →

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Welcome To Ascroft, eh? Blog Joggers

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Thank you for stopping by Ascroft, eh? Please explore all this blog has to offer – from author interviews to news about Hitler and Mars Bars and also the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group to just my rambling thoughts.  Then jog … Continue reading →

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V E Day Was The Beginning

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is the 65th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day). On May 8th, 1945 the Allies formally accepted the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany and Europe celebrated the end of the war. They had good reason to celebrate … Continue reading →

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My Thoughts On Promises Kept

Posted on May 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday author Cindy Bradford joined me to talk about her novel, Promises Kept.  I had read the book before it was released and I’m adding my thoughts about the novel today. Promises Kept, the sequel to Keeping Faith, is the continuing … Continue reading →

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