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Thank you, thank you, and thrice thank you! We've had some ups and some downs in September, and now we are looking forward to reading your ghostly tales through October. 📚 crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/sept... #BookSky #Autumn #September #October #NewRelease #MGLit #Memoir

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September - A Recap

September has been a busy month at Crowvus HQ. We have lost a beloved member of the team, published two books, closed our Tenth Ghost Story...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

⏰ Last chance! Nominations for the 90th Carnegies close TOMORROW. CILIP members can nominate one outstanding title for each Medal. Don’t miss your chance to help find our 2027 winners! 📚🏅 carnegies.co.uk/nominations #Carnegies2027 #Carnegies90th

Bright yellow torch icon on red background with text announcing nominations for the 90th Carnegie awards closing Friday.

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Currently watching two deer out the window at Crowvus HQ. How's your day going? 🦌📚🦌 #Caithness #Scotland #Publisher #BookSky [Picture is from earlier this year, because I don't have my camera right now!]

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Merry Monday, Writers and Readers! It's a damp old day here at Crowvus HQ - a perfect day to put pen to paper and craft a #Ghost story for our #WritingCompetition. We've written this blog just for you. 👻📚👻 crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/writ... #Writing #Ghosts #GhostStories #Competition

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Writing Competition - Make Your Story Stand Out

September has been (and still is being!) our blogging month. October will be our reading month. Then, most of the Crowvus team will settle ...

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The Carnegies @carnegiemedals.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Could you be a Carnegie judge? 📚🏅 We’re recruiting our 2028–29 panel from Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, East Midlands & Eastern regions. 🗓️Applications close 9 Oct informationprofessionaljobs.com/job…

Green recruitment poster inviting applications to become a judge for The Carnegies 2028-29 from various UK regions.

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Well, well, well, look what arrived this week! "All the Time in the World" is now in stock. We shall get them listed on the Crowvus site so you can buy your copy this weekend and receive it by the #ReleaseDay! 📚 #MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #ComingSoon #NewRelease #Adventure

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Head on over to the blog page to print out your three "All the Time in the World" colouring sheets. And remember: we'd love to see the finished sheets. crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/all-... Happy colouring! 📚 #BookSky #ColouringIn #MGLit #KidsLit #ComingSoon #NewRelease

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All the Time in the World - Fun and Games: Colouring-In Sheets

Today is our final Fun and Games blog post, but don't worry! We have three sheets for you this time! We've created these three colouring-i...

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today's blog is another fun and games post 😀 This time we have an "All the Time in the World" crossword for you. Be warned: there are some tricky ones! 📚 crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/all-... #BookSky #KidsLit #MGLit #ComingSoon #Puzzle

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All the Time in the World - Fun and Games: Crossword

Today, we have another fun activity lined up for you. We're now only a week away from the launch of our new book, All the Time in the World...

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Karin Celestine @celestineandthehare.com · 09/09/2026

Hurrah it is Wednesday and the weasels are dancing Today they are doing that thing to Basement Jaxx Such a joyful tune & a reminder to do your thing This is the week I celebrate not going back to teaching but going to my shed to do my thing. Dance like a weasel you know you want to #weaselwednesday

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we share this news. And yet, despite his departure, Orlando is as present and inspirational as ever. crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/not-... 📚 #Ghosts #DogsOfBSky #WritingCompetition #GhostStories

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Publishing is great, but puplishing is even better! 📚 crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/pupl... #BookSky #DogsOfBSky #Publishing #Spaniels #BorderTerrier #CockerSpaniel #Spaniel

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

It's Thursday, and that means it's time for the #HistFicThursdays blog. Today, our resident historical fiction writer is looking at the careful balance required between entertainment and historical fact. 📚 crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/09/hist... #HistoricalFiction #BookSky #AmWriting #Writing

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#HistFicThursdays - Capturing the Essence of History

I - along with my fellow members of Crowvus - are very excited about our new release on 16th September. We fell in love with this story for...

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

⏰️⏰️ ... yawn ... stretch ... ⏰️⏰️ Crowvus is waking up after a *very* busy summer! And what better way to do it than at the Kyle of Sutherland Book Fair?! @stompermcewan.com looks more than ready for the day! #Scotland #Highlands #Publishing #AmWriting

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

#HappyBirthday to our star admin and our resident #Gothic author! If you've been in touch with Crowvus, you will almost certainly have had a message from Judith - she is the admin wizard! It's her birthday today (21 again!) so we thought we'd give you the opportunity to help her celebrate. 🎂

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

#HistFicThursdays are back, and today's is celebrating #NationalMammalWeek. "Finding the balance which existed at the time you're writing can be a very useful tool to setting a believable background for your writing." crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/04/hist... #Nature #Wildlife #HistoricalFiction

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#HistFicThursdays - National Mammal Week

It's true that the title of this blog does not look like anything to do with historical fiction, but the equilibrium between wildlife and h...

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

This #EarthDay, we would like to share some pictures of the friends we have made at Crowvus HQ. We're not in this alone. #Nature #Wildlife #NaturePhotography #Caithness #Scotland

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay, readers and writers! Our book #ChildOfTheEarth is a perfect companion to this special day. We have a wonderful world, and a responsibility to protect it. "Child of the Earth is a source of inspiration and delight - a literary garland of hope." www.amazon.co.uk/Child-Earth-... 💚📚💚

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Child of the Earth

Child of the Earth eBook : Crow, Susan: Amazon.co.uk: Books

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Lexikon @lexikonical.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

I have a short eligible in the short story category :) The Department of Innovation that featured in the science fiction edition of Hooded by Crowvus Press. @crowvuslit.bsky.social Please do give it a look!

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Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Webinar - Curlew Conservation: An Overview Monday 13th April Mary Colwell outlines the challenges facing UK Curlews and practical solutions for recovery . Book your space on our FREE Curlew Conservation: An Overview webinar with Mary Colwell: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/curlew-con...

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West Cork Literary Festival @wcorklitfest.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

And we're live! Check out our 2026 line-up. Priority booking for Festival Friends opens 10am on 7 April. General booking for workshops at the same time and then general booking for all other events at 10am on 14 April. Hope to see you all in Bantry 10-17 July 📚❤️ www.westcorkmusic.ie/literary-fes...

Collage of authors coming to West Cork Literary Festival 2026. Sara Baume, Jung Chang, Jonathan Coe, Paddy Donnelly, Elaine Feeney, Karl Henry, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, Anton Hur, Charlie Mackesy, Dearbhla Mescal, Annemarie Ní Churreáin, Laureate for Irish Fiction Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, Miriam O'Callaghan, Louise O'Neill, Katriona O’Sullivan, Ian Rankin

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

It's #PublicationDay! High Fantasy is one of our favourite genres, and we're delighted to share these brilliant works with you. Read on to discover acts of supreme bravery, heroics, and sacrifice... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GV197CTY #NewRelease #SFF #BookSky #AmReading

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

*Hooded: High Fantasy* is heading to the printers today... We're very excited and can't wait to share it with you all! 📚 #SFF #BookSky #ComingSoon

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It is a beautifully sunny day at Crowvus HQ (if a little blustery) but spring is certainly in the air! So, this week, we want to hear anything which links books to spring... it could be a quote, it could be a memory, it could just be a picture of your favourite book amongst spring flowers. #BookSky

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North House Press @northhousepress.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

We’ve been busy planning an exciting line-up of events for the coming year and full details are coming very soon! Here are a couple of events we’re especially looking forward to: 🎟️ www.northhousepress.co.uk/news-and-eve... #Booksky #BookEvents 📚💙

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How to Get Published: An Evening of Creative Writing, Publishing Discussion, and More
The Ceilidh Place, Ullapool
Thursday 23rd April

Kyle of Sutherland Book Fair
In partnership with Kyle of Sutherland Books & Arts
Ardgay Public Hall
Friday 14th August

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Curlew Action @curlewaction.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It's World Book Day! Tell us your favourite nature book in the comments 👇️

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

World Book Day is not just for children. We want to know about your favourite books, they could be books you read as a child, books you always go back to, or books you wrote yourself... Or you could share a long list of books you could not live without! 📚

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

It's #HistFicThursdays! Over on the Crowvus blog, we're delighted to be sharing an Author Interview with Cliff Lovette about his exciting book "Circus Bim Bom". Head over and discover your next great read! crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/03/hist... #HistoricalFiction #BookSky #AuthorInterview

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#HistFicThursdays - Circus Bim Bom by Cliff Lovette - Author Interview

Today's #HistFicThursdays blog is a fantastic interview with Cliff Lovette , as part of his Yarde Book Promotion tour! Read on to find ...

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Today has been mostly tending the grounds of Crowvus HQ: lopping branches, building ponds, and persuading the Crowvus spaniels to stay behind the gate. We managed two out of three of these. #Gardening #Nature #DogsOfBSky #Spaniels

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Still growing, though the birds have now gone to sleep. #BloodMoon

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

The #BloodMoon rises and the birds are singing beautifully to it. [Not a great picture, I'm afraid - it was taken through the Crowvus HQ window] #FullMoon #March #Caithness #Scotland

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

The world may be heading in a very alarming direction, but there's still hope to be found in nature. If you're in need of a dose of goodness, gardening, nostalgia, or normality, have a look through this blog: susancrowauthor.blogspot.com/2026/02/febr... from one of our authors. 💚 #HopeInNature

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FEBRUARY - "Frost-locked all the winter..."

Frost-locked all the winter, Seeds, and roots, and stones of fruits, What shall make their sap ascend That they may put forth shoots? Ti...

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

Our #BookOfTheWeek even has a #BookTrailer! "Baptism of Fire [...] is about Kevin and Reverend Alistair Roberts. About how this wonderful group of damaged people come together. About the healing power of love." ~ #BookReview www.youtube.com/watch?v=9epA... #BookSky #ChristianFiction #Thriller

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Baptism of Fire - Book Trailer

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

We are in the process of sending out the last few messages regarding the Hooded: High Fantasy submissions. Today is the day to be checking your mail, Writers!

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Crowvus @crowvuslit.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Our #BookOfTheWeek has grabbed fabulous ratings on Goodreads! Here are just a couple of the #BookReviews. Look like your sort of book? Find it here: books2read.com/Baptism-of-F... #ChristianFiction #Thriller #BookSky

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