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FCWG Launches Short Stories and Poetry Book

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

As secretary of Fermanagh Creative Writing Group I was pleased to contribute a story and write an introduction to our group for our first publication, Stories From Charlie’s Bar, which we launched at Readings By Local Writers on Sunday. It is … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Dianne Ascroft, Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, Impartial Reporter, poetry, short stories, Stories From Charlie's Bar, writing group | Leave a comment

Phyllis Schieber’s Writing Life

Posted on July 8, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Phyllis Schieber, author of Strictly Personal, The Sinner’s Guide To Confession and Willing Spirits, to Ascroft, eh?. After her first novel for young adults Phyllis has concentrated on ‘women’s fiction’ for the mature woman. I’ll let Phyllis … Continue reading →

Posted in July 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged author tours, fiction, mature women, Phyllis Schieber, The Sinner's Guide To Confession, Willing Spirits, women's fiction | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in Archives, May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Armagh Diocesan Historical Society, Bardic Books, book fairs, Border Books, Bryan Gallagher, Craobh Rua Books, Dianne Ascroft, Enniskillen Book Fair, Fermanagh Authors Association, Handibooks, Jack Johnston, John C Cunningham, Seamas Mac Annaidh, Vicky Herbert | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Archives, May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Childfinder Trilogy, Dianne Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars, Mike Angley, novels | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Blog Jog Day, Denise Verrico, Dianne Ascroft, Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, Hitler and Mars Bars, Immortyl Revolution | 5 Comments

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 →

Posted in May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Diann Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars, V E Day, Victory in Europe Day, World War II | Leave a comment

Sunday’s Blog Jog Day

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Sunday, May 9th is Blog Jog Day – don’t worry you won’t need your sneakers. Lots of people take the opportunity to get a bit of physical exercise during their leisure time and you’ll see joggers on city streets and … Continue reading →

Posted in Archives, May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Blog Jog Day, blogging | 1 Comment

The Power Of The Human Spirit Fascinates Us

Posted on May 4, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

The power and resilience of the human spirit amazes and encourages me. I always enjoy hearing about people who conquer heartaches and challenges in their lives or survive incredible hardships. I also enjoy writing inspiring stories – that’s partly why … Continue reading →

Posted in May 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged author tours, Cindy Bradford, Hitler and Mars Bars, Promises Kept, romance novels | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in February 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged arts, Creative Writers Network, drawing, Fermanagh Creative Writing Group, World Community Arts Day, writing | Leave a comment

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 →