Tag Archives: Dianne Ascroft

Reasons For Writing Short Stories

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

A writer friend of mine often says that he wants to create edgy writing. Another writer friend says she’s not sure what he means. I think I know what he’s talking about but I decided to look up ‘edgy’ in … Continue reading →

Posted in June 2012, Uncategorized | Tagged Dancing Shadows Tramping Hooves, Dead Ink Books, Dianne Ascroft, Ireland's Own, Irish fiction, romance, short stories, stories about Ireland, women's fiction | Leave a comment

Dead Chuffed About Dead Ink

Posted on March 5, 2012 by Dianne Ascroft

I couldn’t resist the title of this post – you may groan if you wish…But I am chuffed – I just heard this morning that my short story, A World Apart, has been published on digital publisher, Dead Ink’s website. … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2012, Uncategorized | Tagged Dead Ink, Dianne Ascroft, digital publishers, short stories | 1 Comment

Ireland’s Own Is ‘Going Home’

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

This week marks the seventh anniversary of our move to rural Fermanagh. It hardly seems that it’s been that long since my husband and I came to his family farm and I started to blossom into a country girl – though I … Continue reading →

Posted in September 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Dianne Ascroft, Dianne Trimble, Going Home, immigrants, Ireland, Ireland's Own, short stories | Leave a comment

Hitting the Write Note

Posted on August 28, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Recently I was able to indulge my interest in vocal music as I researched and wrote an article about the popularity of choral singing in Ireland for Senior Times magazine. I spoke to quite a few choirs and was inspired by their enthusiasm and … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2010, Uncategorized | Tagged Association of Irish Choirs, Cappella Caeciliana, choral singing, Dianne Ascroft, Ireland, Senior Times | Leave a comment

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

Chatter at Charlie’s

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday I joined my fellow writers in the Fermanagh Creative Writing Group for an afternoon of Readings By Local Writers at Charlie’s Bar in Enniskillen. Our stories ranged from humorous to wisful to thought provoking – something for just about everyone. … Continue reading →

Posted in August 2010 | Tagged authors' reading, Dianne Ascroft, Dianne Trimble, Enniskillen, Fermanagh Creative Writing Group | Leave a comment

I’m Popping Over To Phyllis Schieber’s Blog

Posted on July 23, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

On Monday, June 26 I’m popping over to author Phyllis Schieber’s blog to tell her readers about the forgotten fostering venture, Operation Shamrock, and how learning about this project spurred me to write Hitler and Mars Bars. Phyllis recently dropped by … Continue reading →

Posted in July 2010 | Tagged Dianne Ascroft, fostering, Hitler and Mars Bars, mature women, Phyllis Schieber, The Sinner's Guide To Confession, Willing Spirits, women's fiction | Leave a comment

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 →