Tag Archives: Hitler and Mars Bars

Don’t Miss Hitler and Mars Bars On Authors Read Radio

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Join me on Saturday, May 30th at 5pm BST (12 noon EST/9am Pacific) as I read from my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, on the Authors Read radio show. Why not listen in for 15 minutes or so and find … Continue reading →

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Book Giveaway

Posted on May 19, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

This week Conscious Discussions internet radio show is giving away one copy each of my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and Laurie Cameron’s non-fiction book, The Journey From Fear To Love.  The giveaway will be announced during their shows on … Continue reading →

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Reading at Jane Ross Writers Group

Posted on May 18, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of visiting the Jane Ross Writers Group in Limavady. They had kindly invited me to read from my novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, and chat with them about the novel and my experiences as … Continue reading →

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The Cuckoo’s Call

Posted on May 5, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

On Sunday I heard the cuckoo call for the first time this year. So summer’s really here!  Only a few years ago I wouldn’t have associated the cuckoo’s call with a live bird – just the little figure that pops … Continue reading →

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World Book Day

Posted on April 23, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s World Book and Copyright Day. When I was pondering what to write for this occasion I ran through a few book titles, starting with my own novel, Hitler and Mars Bars. And that got me thinking – about ‘and’. … Continue reading →

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Janet Elaine Smith chats with Dianne Ascroft

Posted on April 13, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

Ever wondered how readers learn about a new book? With publishers concentrating their marketing budgets on their best known authors, it’s hard for new books by unknown authors to gain attention. On Tuesday I’ll be chatting with Janet Elaine Smith … Continue reading →

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Metro Eireann reviews ‘Hitler and Mars Bars’

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Dianne Ascroft

I just read Metro Eireann newspaper’s review of Hitler and Mars Bars and thought I’d pass on the highlights to you. Hitler and Mars Bars was praised for being “tightly written, and the characters very much believable” by Irish newspaper … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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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