Tag Archives: Fermanagh writers

Last Saturday in Belfast

Posted on June 24, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s been a hectic week: plugging away to meet a writing deadline, the usual work and chores, and baling hay. I spent a couple evenings helping to bring in hay bales at the beginning of the week which left me … Continue reading →

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Readathon at the Irish Writers Centre

Posted on March 15, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week, on International Women’s Day, women and men around the world celebrated the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. For me, it was mostly about celebrating women’s writing and the day turned into a week for me. As … Continue reading →

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A Peek Into Pearl Harbor and More

Posted on November 17, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest post today is a little unusual – I’ve invited myself to chat with you. Why? I’d like to tell you a bit about Pearl Harbor and More, a recently released short story collection I’ve been involved in writing … Continue reading →

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A Good Supply Of Strings

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

It never hurts to have more than one string to your bow, as they say – whether you’re an archer or a writer. I write mostly novels and Short Reads (longer short stories). But I also pen the odd poem … Continue reading →

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‘Tis The Season – For Book Launches

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s that time again – Halloween? Thanksgiving? Christmas? Not exactly – it’s anthology launch season. Not surprisingly, most writers’ groups endeavour to launch their latest writing collections in the run-up (you can interpret that as ‘sales season’) to Christmas. For … Continue reading →

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Celebrating St Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Fermanagh Writers  celebrated St Patrick’s Day by hosting Legends, Lies, and Lore Galore in Blake’s Pub, Enniskillen on the eve of St Patrick’s Day and I was delighted to be part of it. Since we were celebrating all things Irish I … Continue reading →

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Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 Launched

Posted on November 15, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

On Monday Fermanagh Authors’ Association launched the ninth book in our Fermanagh Miscellany series. After a couple themed books in the series (2013 was our G8 edition and 2014 focussed on events during the Decade of Commemorations), Fermanagh Miscellany 2015 returns … Continue reading →

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FLive Festival With Fermanagh Writers

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Friday evening I joined fellow Fermanagh Writers’ members as we performed at the Ardhowen Theatre in Enniskillen as part of the FLive Festival. It was a lovely evening and the theatre beside Lough Erne was a beautiful backdrop for … Continue reading →

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A Book For Bright Eyes Animal Sanctuary

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

The autumn seems to be ‘launch season’ for me. Several writers’ organisations I’m associated with produce anthologies at this time of the year and I always seem to be announcing a new book during these months. I contribute a mix … Continue reading →

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Feeling FLive

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

As well as being live on internet tv on Thursday for All Ireland Poetry Day I was FLive on Saturday with my fellow Fermanagh Writers. We presented A Patchwork of Words as part of the Fermanagh Live Festival in Enniskillen. … Continue reading →

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