Tag Archives: Dianne Ascroft

One Week Left To Read ABNA Quarterfinalists’ Entries

Posted on April 19, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

There’s just about a week left to read the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award quarterfinalists’ novel excerpts. The semi-finalists will be announced on April 27. So, if you fancy reading something you won’t find on a bookshop’s shelf have a browse … Continue reading →

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Amazon Breakthrough Novel Quarterfinalists Announced

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

Amazon’s Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalists were announced last night – well, with the time difference between the Pacific coast of America and Britain, it was early this morning for me. So I didn’t see the results until I got up … Continue reading →

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Second Year, Second Audience

Posted on March 20, 2010 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s two years today since my historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, was released. I spent the first year after its release making it known to bookshops and libraries throughout Ireland as well as online to individuals around the world. … 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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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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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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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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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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