Tag Archives: mystery

Welcome to Moss Hill Island

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Dianne Ascroft

I’d like to welcome Astoria Wright, the author of The Faerie Apothecary Mysteries to Ascroft, eh? so that she can introduce us to Moss Hill Island where the series is set. Welcome Astoria. We’d love to hear about the island. … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the rollicking world of Cass Claymore in Antiques and Alibis

Posted on August 22, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’d like to welcome Wendy H. Jones to Ascroft, eh? Wendy is here to tell us about her new crime novel, Antiques and Alibis. Welcome Wendy. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. WHJ: Antiques and … Continue reading →

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Where Did The Idea Come From?

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Although it’s more than a century since the sinking of the Titanic in April 1912, people are still fascinated by the tragedy and artefacts that have been recovered from the ship are prized. When I began toying with ideas for … Continue reading →

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Where did it begin?

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

It’s been a week since A Timeless Celebration’s Kickstarter campaign launched on World Book Day. The week has flown as I have contacted everyone I can think of to be sure they know that the campaign is underway. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Delving Into the Darling Dahlias

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Susan Wittig Albert, author of The Darling Dahlias and the Unlucky Clover, the seventh book in the Darling Dahlias series, to Ascroft, eh? to tell us about her latest novel. Welcome Susan. Let’s get started, shall we? … 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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A Tudor Mystery

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Mary Lawrence is here to discuss her Tudor era mystery, Death of an Alchemist. Welcome, Mary. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. ML: Death of an Alchemist is Book 2 in the Bianca Goddard Mysteries, … Continue reading →

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Delving Into Deep Deceit

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

Today I’ve invited Anne Louise O’Connell to Ascroft, eh? to tell us a little about her mystery/thriller, Deep Deceit. Welcome, Anne. Let’s get started, shall we? Tell us about your novel. ALO: My novel, Deep Deceit, revolves around a young … Continue reading →

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Shrouded in Humour

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Dianne Ascroft

A couple years ago I read and reviewed The Big Show Stopper by Ken Dalton and I thoroughly enjoyed the zany detective tale. So I when I was asked to review The Tartan Shroud, the latest book in this series … Continue reading →

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The Big Show Stopper: A Cavorting Crime Caper

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Dianne Ascroft

Last week I read The Big Show Stopper because I had arranged to review it on Ascroft, eh?.  I found it a relaxing break as I settled down with it for an hour or so each night. The Big Show Stopper by Ken Dalton   … Continue reading →

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