Tag Archives: Dianne Ascroft

Amazon Top Reviewer’s praise for Hitler and Mars Bars

Posted on March 31, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This morning I was delighted to discover that Amazon Top 1000 Reviewer, Lesley West, has posted a review of Hitler and Mars Bars on Amazon. In her review, Hitler and Mars Bars is described as “an engaging novel with … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged Amazon reviewers, book reviews, Dianne Ascroft, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, Irish fiction, Lesley West | Leave a comment

Reasons to Celebrate!!!

Posted on March 20, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I’m celebrating today! Spring has sprung and Hitler and Mars Bars is leaping into its second year. Today’s the Vernal Equinox – and therefore the first day of spring in the Northern hemisphere. After the past winter, I’m glad to … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged Dianne Ascroft, fiction, first anniversary, first day of spring, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, Irish fiction, spring equinox, vernal equinox | Leave a comment

Amazon Top Reviewer’s Comments About ‘Hitler and Mars Bars’

Posted on March 11, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Amazon Top 1000 reviewer, R. DelParto, in her Amazon review of my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, said that the novel is “a fascinating story that may touch the heart”. She also said “the one thing that stood … Continue reading →

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The Authors Show Interviews Dianne Ascroft

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Stop by The Authors Show any time on March 10 to hear Don McCauley interviewing me, Dianne Ascroft, about my recent historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars. I’ll chat about everything from my advice to new writers (though I’m really one myself!) to … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged author interviews, Dianne Ascroft, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, Operation Shamrock, second world war, The Authors Show, World War II, writing | Leave a comment

World Book Day Contest

Posted on March 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s World Book Day in Britain and Ireland. Since one of the aims of the day is to encourage children to read, children in fiction will be the focus of this post. I’ll tell you a bit about some books … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged children in war, Dianne Ascroft, historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars, John Boyne, reading, The Boy In The Striped Pajamas, World Book Day, World War II | 3 Comments

Book giveaway for World Book Day

Posted on March 4, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

World Book Day is celebrated tomorrow in Britain and Ireland. Since one of the aims of the day is to encourage children to read, I will tell you about some books that feature children as the main characters. They are … Continue reading →

Posted in March 2009 | Tagged Britain, Dianne Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars, Ireland, reading, World Book Day, World War II | Leave a comment

Great New Book Site for Readers and Writers

Posted on February 21, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Where has February gone?! It’s almost the end of the month and I’ve rarely been here at all. I seem to have done more reading than writing this month. And I’ve still only made a small dent in my reading … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2009 | Tagged books, Dianne Ascroft, fiction, historical fiction, Irish books, reading, writing | Leave a comment

Groundhog Day – Has anyone seen him yet?

Posted on February 2, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I guess I have a few hours yet to wait – until sunrise in Canada. But why am I waiting for sunrise in Canada when I live in Fermanagh? Because I need to know what the groundhog will do. … Continue reading →

Posted in February 2009 | Tagged Canada, Canadians, Dianne Ascroft, fairies, folklore, groundhog, Groundhog Day, Ireland, leprechauns | Leave a comment

Vulpes Libris Review

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Vulpes Libris, in their review of my novel Hitler and Mars Bars, describes the book as a “quirky but ultimately winning story” that “captures the essence of post-war rural Ireland quite beautifully”. Read the full review at http://vulpeslibris.wordpress.com/2009/01/30/hitler-and-mars-bars-by-dianne-ascroft/

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A belated Happy New Year 2009 from Ireland

Posted on January 15, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

January, the first month of the New Year, is a time of reflection for many people. My birthday also falls this month so, for me, it’s doubly so. In January I have the milestone of another year added to my … Continue reading →