Tag Archives: World War II

What happened where you live during the war?

Posted on November 11, 2020 by Dianne Ascroft

Have you ever wondered what the area where you live was like during the Second World War? I like to tell stories sparked by interesting items that catch my attention and I’ve found inspiration in a many different places. Since … Continue reading →

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Did I mention Only One Remedy?

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

This autumn has been flying by as I’ve been busy writing. I’m currently working on Whispers on Water, the sixth book in The Yankee Years series, which will be available in December and I’ve also started work on the first … Continue reading →

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75 Years Ago: U.S. Troops Arrived in Europe

Posted on January 26, 2017 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is an important date in the history of the Second World War. Seventy-five years ago, on this day in 1942, the first U.S. troops docked in Belfast, Northern Ireland to join their allies fighting in the European theatre of … Continue reading →

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Fostering The Christmas Cure

Posted on December 19, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

When I was doing some research to write a Christmas blog post last year, I learned that the popular Christmas song, “White Christmas” first hit the American music charts in the autumn of 1942. It had been released in time … Continue reading →

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Meeting The Munich Girl

Posted on August 5, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today Phyllis Edgerly Ring joins me to discuss her new historical novel, The Munich Girl. Welcome Phyllis. I’d like to ask you a few questions about your novel. Shall we get started? Tell us about your novel. PER: Protagonist Anna … Continue reading →

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Second World War Club For Wartime Fiction

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today’s the first anniversary of a new Facebook group, Second World War Club – well, I’m exaggerating a bit. The group is a week old but it’s off to a good start. As you probably know, I’m writing a series … Continue reading →

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The Threads of War Kickstarter Campaign

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

My guest today is Jeremy Strozer. He’s here to ask for your assistance with Threads of the War Volume II. I’ll let Jeremy tell you about the project and his request. With that brief introduction, I’ll turn it over to … Continue reading →

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The Yanks In Europe

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Dianne Ascroft

Today is a significant date in the history of America’s involvement in the Second World War. Almost seventy-five years ago today the first ships carrying American troops docked in Belfast; these troops were the first US troops to arrive in … Continue reading →

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The Shadow Ally Special Offer

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

I hope you are enjoying the holiday season. I love the trappings of Christmas, especially the twinkling lights on the tree and sitting in front of a roaring fire with the cats wrapped around me so this is my time … Continue reading →

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New Release Special Offer

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Dianne Ascroft

To celebrate the release of The Shadow Ally, the first Short Read in The Yankee Years series, the story will be available FREE on Thursday, 10th December and Friday, 11th December. To download a copy visit: Amazon UK or Amazon … Continue reading →

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