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Dianne Ascroft has 3 past events. (show) Hitler and Mars Bars reading Dianne Ascroft reads from Hitler and Mars Bars. Join Dianne Ascroft, on Saturday, May 30th at 5pm BST (12 noon EST/9am Pacific) as she reads from her novel, Hitler and Mars Bars, on the Authors Read radio show. Why not listen in for 15 minutes or so and find out what happens when a German boy, Erich, arrives at an Irish farm in the 1940s and meets the people who will be the closest thing to family that he’s ever known. Share the experiences of Erich, a small boy growing up in a strange land – he will capture your heart. You can listen online to the show at: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread If you miss the broadcast, you can catch the archived show at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/authorsread (DianneAscroft)… (more) The Authors Show interview with Dianne Ascroft Dianne Ascroft discusses Hitler and Mars Bars. Stop by The Authors Show any time on March 10 to hear Don McCauley interviewing writer Dianne Ascroft about her recent historical fiction, Hitler and Mars Bars. Dianne chats about everything from her advice to new writers to how she chose the book title. So drop by www.theauthorsshow.com on March 10. The interview is available all day. Just click Dianne’s name on the navigation bar in the centre of the screen. Hitler and Mars Bars, winner of Trafford Publishing’s 2004 Book Deal Contest, is the moving story of a remarkable child and era. It’s the story of Erich, a German boy growing up in war-torn Germany and post war rural Ireland. Set against the backdrop of Operation Shamrock, a little known Irish Red Cross project which helped German children after World War II, the novel explores a previously hidden slice of Irish and German history. (DianneAscroft)… (more) 'Hitler and Mars Bars' giveaway for World Book Day Dianne Ascroft, Hitler and Mars Bars. World Book Day is celebrated in Britain and Ireland on March 5. Since one of the aims of the day is to encourage children to read, on my blog, Ascroft, eh? I will tell you about some books that feature children as the main characters. They are all set in World War II. Some of them are adult books, others are children’s and there’s also some that cross the age barrier. Check Ascroft, eh? tomorrow to find some interesting books you or children you know might like to read. I will also give away a copy of 'Hitler and Mars Bars' to the first person who correctly answers the question at the end of the post. So stop by Ascroft, eh? tomorrow to get some ideas for books to add to your reading list and for the chance to win a free copy of 'Hitler and Mars Bars'. (DianneAscroft)… (more)
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| Canonical name | | | Legal name | | | Other names | | | Date of birth | | | Date of death | | | Burial location | | | Gender | | | Nationality | | | Country (for map) | | | Birthplace | | | Place of death | | | Places of residence | | | Education | | | Occupations | | | Relationships | | | Organizations | | | Awards and honors | | | Agents | | | Short biography | Ascroft is a Canadian writer, living in Britain. She has been freelance writing since 2002. Most of her writing focuses on history, arts/music and human interest stories. Her articles have been printed in Canadian and Irish newspapers and magazines including the Toronto Star, Mississauga News, Derry Journal, Banbridge Leader and Ireland’s Own magazine. Hitler and Mars Bars is her first novel.  | |
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Related people/charactersImprove this authorCombine/separate worksAuthor divisionDianne Ascroft is currently considered a "single author." If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. IncludesDianne Ascroft is composed of 1 name. Combine with…
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