Tag Archives: historical fiction

Da Vinci’s Disciples: The Competition

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Donna Russo Morin to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her historical series, Da Vinci’s Disciples, and the second book in the series, The Competition. Welcome Donna. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. … Continue reading →

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Kate Clifford Mysteries

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Candace Robb to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her new Kate Clifford historical mysteries series. Welcome Candace. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your new series. CR: Set in late medieval York, 26 years … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Becoming Lin

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Many of the books I feature on Ascroft, eh? are set in past centuries. So, for a bit of variety, I’m moving forward into living memory (mine anyway!) to review Becoming Lin by Tricia Dower. I’ve just finished reading the … Continue reading →

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Anna Belfrage’s 14th Century Novel

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’m welcoming Anna Belfrage to Ascroft, eh? Anna is the author of The Graham Saga, an eight book time travel series, set mainly in the seventeenth century. She is currently writing a new series set in fourteenth century England. … Continue reading →

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Sapphire Pavilion: a great read

Posted on May 12, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple weeks ago I finished reading Sapphire Pavilion. It’s a really fast-paced, gripping story and I’m delighted that I was asked to review it on Ascroft, eh?. This is what the publisher says about Sapphire Pavilion: “Steve Stilwell’s former … Continue reading →

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Magnificent May Reads

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

If you live in the northern hemisphere, are you enjoying the wonderful May weather? For the past few days where I live in Northern Ireland the sun has been shining (believe it or not!) and the temperature is just under … Continue reading →

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The Fisherman’s Bride

Posted on April 28, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Catherine Magia to Ascroft, eh? She’s here to tell us a bit about her novel The Fisherman’s Bride. Welcome Catherine. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. CM: My novel tells the … Continue reading →

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Sociable Saturday: Blog Visiting

Posted on April 2, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Yesterday I spent a very sociable Saturday visiting two of my fellow historical fiction writers’ blogs. I haven’t done that in a while and it was fun. I visited The Review to chat with Diana Milne about my series, The … Continue reading →

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The Varangian by Bruce Macbain

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Bruce Macbain to visit Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about his historical novel, The Varangian. Welcome Bruce. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. BMB: The Varangian is the final volume of … Continue reading →

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Olivia Andem’s Ashes of Waterloo

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Author Olivia Andem is visiting me today as part of her blog tour for her historical novel, Ashes of Waterloo. Here’s some information she’s given me about the novel: SWEPT INTO THE TURMOIL OF NAPOLEON’S LAST BATTLE: A country girl … Continue reading →

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