Virginia Crow
@stompermcewan.com
Writer of tales of humanity at its best and at its worst.
Also occasional artist and full-time musician.
Also occasional artist and full-time musician.
Pinned
I'm quite pleased with this little pen and ink, especially the shadowing - something I've never managed to do in this medium before.
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
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The Apparition by Charles W. Stewart 1973 #PhantomsFriday
February 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
The Apparition by Charles W. Stewart 1973 #PhantomsFriday
I'm quite pleased with this little pen and ink, especially the shadowing - something I've never managed to do in this medium before.
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
February 6, 2026 at 9:37 AM
I'm quite pleased with this little pen and ink, especially the shadowing - something I've never managed to do in this medium before.
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
Next challenge: get better at positioning the picture on the page. There is a very abrupt stop to this tree!
#Art #Nature #Ink #Illustration #Artwork #Tree #Caithness
Here's my latest #HistFicThursdays blog. All about thyroids!
A brief medical history with a couple of disturbing discoveries, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect!!!
#HistoricalFiction #MedicalHistory #Medicine #Research
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/hist...
A brief medical history with a couple of disturbing discoveries, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect!!!
#HistoricalFiction #MedicalHistory #Medicine #Research
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/hist...
#HistFicThursdays - Medical History (specifically thyroids!)
This week has been a mad one. Close to the start of the Christmas period, we found out that Mum would be having a thyroidectomy on Candlema...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Here's my latest #HistFicThursdays blog. All about thyroids!
A brief medical history with a couple of disturbing discoveries, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect!!!
#HistoricalFiction #MedicalHistory #Medicine #Research
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/hist...
A brief medical history with a couple of disturbing discoveries, and a lot more interesting than you'd expect!!!
#HistoricalFiction #MedicalHistory #Medicine #Research
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/02/hist...
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North Ronaldsay's sheep are renowned for their unusual diet of seaweed—but their eating habits aren't a new phenomenon 🐏
By analysing over 100 Neolithic sheep teeth, archaeologists have shown that sheep in Orkney were grazing on seaweed over 4,500 years ago: www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeol...
By analysing over 100 Neolithic sheep teeth, archaeologists have shown that sheep in Orkney were grazing on seaweed over 4,500 years ago: www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeol...
February 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
North Ronaldsay's sheep are renowned for their unusual diet of seaweed—but their eating habits aren't a new phenomenon 🐏
By analysing over 100 Neolithic sheep teeth, archaeologists have shown that sheep in Orkney were grazing on seaweed over 4,500 years ago: www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeol...
By analysing over 100 Neolithic sheep teeth, archaeologists have shown that sheep in Orkney were grazing on seaweed over 4,500 years ago: www.digitscotland.com/the-archaeol...
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Happy #WorldReadAloudDay to all!
Adults to children, teachers, public speakers, writers & storytellers, comedians, actors, eulogy-givers. Wishing you an attentive and sympathetic audience.
Having spent years reading to my little ones, I'm glad to say they grew up to be readers. 📚💙 #DoTheVoices
Adults to children, teachers, public speakers, writers & storytellers, comedians, actors, eulogy-givers. Wishing you an attentive and sympathetic audience.
Having spent years reading to my little ones, I'm glad to say they grew up to be readers. 📚💙 #DoTheVoices
a cartoon character is reading a book with a rocking horse on it
ALT: a cartoon character is reading a book with a rocking horse on it
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February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Happy #WorldReadAloudDay to all!
Adults to children, teachers, public speakers, writers & storytellers, comedians, actors, eulogy-givers. Wishing you an attentive and sympathetic audience.
Having spent years reading to my little ones, I'm glad to say they grew up to be readers. 📚💙 #DoTheVoices
Adults to children, teachers, public speakers, writers & storytellers, comedians, actors, eulogy-givers. Wishing you an attentive and sympathetic audience.
Having spent years reading to my little ones, I'm glad to say they grew up to be readers. 📚💙 #DoTheVoices
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January may be out but our #BurnsSupper225 global survey remains open for submissions!
Thank you to all who have submitted so far; we’re delighted to have captured 200+ events already spanning 7 continents - but there’s plenty of room for more!
Please share widely: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Thank you to all who have submitted so far; we’re delighted to have captured 200+ events already spanning 7 continents - but there’s plenty of room for more!
Please share widely: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Microsoft Forms
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February 4, 2026 at 4:33 PM
January may be out but our #BurnsSupper225 global survey remains open for submissions!
Thank you to all who have submitted so far; we’re delighted to have captured 200+ events already spanning 7 continents - but there’s plenty of room for more!
Please share widely: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
Thank you to all who have submitted so far; we’re delighted to have captured 200+ events already spanning 7 continents - but there’s plenty of room for more!
Please share widely: forms.office.com/pages/respon...
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First mentioned in Roman sources over 1,700 years ago as a collective name for troublesome, barbaric peoples, the Picts went on to become the dominant kingdom in northern Britain 💪
On 12 February, explore their southern kingdoms at this online event: www.digitscotland.com/events/east-...
On 12 February, explore their southern kingdoms at this online event: www.digitscotland.com/events/east-...
January 29, 2026 at 3:19 PM
First mentioned in Roman sources over 1,700 years ago as a collective name for troublesome, barbaric peoples, the Picts went on to become the dominant kingdom in northern Britain 💪
On 12 February, explore their southern kingdoms at this online event: www.digitscotland.com/events/east-...
On 12 February, explore their southern kingdoms at this online event: www.digitscotland.com/events/east-...
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For us, this week's #BookOfTheWeek is extra-special because it has allowed us to work alongside libraries, archives and museums who have the same appreciation of our author's work as we do.
#Libraries #Museum #WorkingTogether #Lincolnshire #Memoir #BookSky #Nostalgia
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#Libraries #Museum #WorkingTogether #Lincolnshire #Memoir #BookSky #Nostalgia
crowvus.com/product/chil...
February 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
For us, this week's #BookOfTheWeek is extra-special because it has allowed us to work alongside libraries, archives and museums who have the same appreciation of our author's work as we do.
#Libraries #Museum #WorkingTogether #Lincolnshire #Memoir #BookSky #Nostalgia
crowvus.com/product/chil...
#Libraries #Museum #WorkingTogether #Lincolnshire #Memoir #BookSky #Nostalgia
crowvus.com/product/chil...
It was a bit late in the evening, but I did manage to get it done on time! Here it is.
#HistoricalFiction #Caithness #Scotland #EverydayLife
#HistoricalFiction #Caithness #Scotland #EverydayLife
Better late than never, right?
Here's today's #HistFicThursdays blog which explores how a living room might have been in an earlier time:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity #Caithness #Scotland
Here's today's #HistFicThursdays blog which explores how a living room might have been in an earlier time:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #WritingCommunity #Caithness #Scotland
#HistFicThursdays - Transforming a Room into Yesteryear
There are so many things we have today which were almost beyond imagination in the past. This has been particularly brought home to me this ...
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January 30, 2026 at 10:33 AM
It was a bit late in the evening, but I did manage to get it done on time! Here it is.
#HistoricalFiction #Caithness #Scotland #EverydayLife
#HistoricalFiction #Caithness #Scotland #EverydayLife
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Sorry for our absence over the last few days. The crazy weather lost us our internet 💨
We're back now, the #HistFicThursdays blog will be up soon, and we're keen to remind writers that submissions are still open for Hooded: opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Here there be dragons...
We're back now, the #HistFicThursdays blog will be up soon, and we're keen to remind writers that submissions are still open for Hooded: opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Here there be dragons...
a close up of a dragon with flames coming out of it 's mouth
ALT: a close up of a dragon with flames coming out of it 's mouth
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January 29, 2026 at 10:43 AM
Sorry for our absence over the last few days. The crazy weather lost us our internet 💨
We're back now, the #HistFicThursdays blog will be up soon, and we're keen to remind writers that submissions are still open for Hooded: opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Here there be dragons...
We're back now, the #HistFicThursdays blog will be up soon, and we're keen to remind writers that submissions are still open for Hooded: opportunities.creativescotland.com/opportunity/...
Here there be dragons...
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And it's not just the adults who love Taking Wing. Here's a fan letter from a young reader who also loves our #BookOfTheWeek.
#BookSky #MGLit #KidsLit #BookReviews #BookRecommendations
#BookSky #MGLit #KidsLit #BookReviews #BookRecommendations
January 23, 2026 at 5:19 PM
And it's not just the adults who love Taking Wing. Here's a fan letter from a young reader who also loves our #BookOfTheWeek.
#BookSky #MGLit #KidsLit #BookReviews #BookRecommendations
#BookSky #MGLit #KidsLit #BookReviews #BookRecommendations
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For today's #BookOfTheWeek post, we asked Clemency to sum up Taking Wing for you all. Here's what she said:
"Modern adventure meets Anglo-Saxon myths. A fast-paced adventure enjoyed by adults and middle grade readers."
#MGLit #KidsLit #AngloSaxon #BookSky #BookRecommendations #Myths #Legends
"Modern adventure meets Anglo-Saxon myths. A fast-paced adventure enjoyed by adults and middle grade readers."
#MGLit #KidsLit #AngloSaxon #BookSky #BookRecommendations #Myths #Legends
January 22, 2026 at 7:06 PM
For today's #BookOfTheWeek post, we asked Clemency to sum up Taking Wing for you all. Here's what she said:
"Modern adventure meets Anglo-Saxon myths. A fast-paced adventure enjoyed by adults and middle grade readers."
#MGLit #KidsLit #AngloSaxon #BookSky #BookRecommendations #Myths #Legends
"Modern adventure meets Anglo-Saxon myths. A fast-paced adventure enjoyed by adults and middle grade readers."
#MGLit #KidsLit #AngloSaxon #BookSky #BookRecommendations #Myths #Legends
More years ago than I care to admit(!), Orlando doing some serious upstaging. He hasn't changed, despite being an old dog now.
#LordByron #Spaniel
#LordByron #Spaniel
January 22, 2026 at 10:37 AM
More years ago than I care to admit(!), Orlando doing some serious upstaging. He hasn't changed, despite being an old dog now.
#LordByron #Spaniel
#LordByron #Spaniel
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The #HistFicThursdays blog is sharing an excerpt of Catherine Hughes' fantastic new book, Therein Lies the Pearl.
Read on to discover your next great #HistoricalFiction novel:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#EarlyMedieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
Read on to discover your next great #HistoricalFiction novel:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#EarlyMedieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
#HistFicThursdays - Therein Lies the Pearl by Catherine Hughes - Book Excerpt
It is always great to host fellow historical fiction authors on the blog, but I'm doubly excited to introduce you to today's #HistFicThursd...
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January 22, 2026 at 9:34 AM
The #HistFicThursdays blog is sharing an excerpt of Catherine Hughes' fantastic new book, Therein Lies the Pearl.
Read on to discover your next great #HistoricalFiction novel:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#EarlyMedieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
Read on to discover your next great #HistoricalFiction novel:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#EarlyMedieval #BlogTour #TheCoffeePotBookClub
Today is a special day - it's the anniversary of #LordByron being born. He is my favourite poet, instrumental in my first novel, Day's Dying Glory, and he has a habit of influencing other parts of my writing too.
❤️
Feel free to share in my #Byron mystery: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/hist...
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Feel free to share in my #Byron mystery: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/hist...
#HistFicThursdays - Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
As anyone who knows me would be able to tell you, I am a massive fan of Byron. Let's be honest, he had a questionable moral compass but he w...
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
Today is a special day - it's the anniversary of #LordByron being born. He is my favourite poet, instrumental in my first novel, Day's Dying Glory, and he has a habit of influencing other parts of my writing too.
❤️
Feel free to share in my #Byron mystery: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/hist...
❤️
Feel free to share in my #Byron mystery: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2021/11/hist...
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Of course, we could be biased about how great our #BookOfTheWeek is... Except, our readers love it too!
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#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #BookReviews
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#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #BookReviews
January 21, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Of course, we could be biased about how great our #BookOfTheWeek is... Except, our readers love it too!
crowvus.com/product/taki...
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #BookReviews
crowvus.com/product/taki...
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #BookReviews
I know about lucky/unlucky black cats crossing your path, but what about a white ermine..?
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a picture of a fox in the snow with the name darren above it
ALT: a picture of a fox in the snow with the name darren above it
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January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
I know about lucky/unlucky black cats crossing your path, but what about a white ermine..?
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📣 #BookOfTheWeek #Giveaway 📣
Share this post for a chance of winning!
We're offering you the chance to win
📚Taking Wing
and
A Caithness Birds mug🍵
It's a perfect combo for snuggling in front of the fire with an amazing book & a warm beverage!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...
#BookSky
Share this post for a chance of winning!
We're offering you the chance to win
📚Taking Wing
and
A Caithness Birds mug🍵
It's a perfect combo for snuggling in front of the fire with an amazing book & a warm beverage!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...
#BookSky
January 20, 2026 at 7:12 PM
📣 #BookOfTheWeek #Giveaway 📣
Share this post for a chance of winning!
We're offering you the chance to win
📚Taking Wing
and
A Caithness Birds mug🍵
It's a perfect combo for snuggling in front of the fire with an amazing book & a warm beverage!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...
#BookSky
Share this post for a chance of winning!
We're offering you the chance to win
📚Taking Wing
and
A Caithness Birds mug🍵
It's a perfect combo for snuggling in front of the fire with an amazing book & a warm beverage!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...
#BookSky
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As promised, here is the #CoverReveal for our upcoming #MGLit book, Carnwennan:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cove...
Is this not just the most fabulous cover?!
Released: 24th June 2026
[Book Reviewers, if you'd like a sneak peek, just let us know!]
#ComingSoon #KidsLit #BookSky #KingArthur
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cove...
Is this not just the most fabulous cover?!
Released: 24th June 2026
[Book Reviewers, if you'd like a sneak peek, just let us know!]
#ComingSoon #KidsLit #BookSky #KingArthur
COVER REVEAL... Carnwennan
We are thrilled to share with you the cover for the prequel to Taking Wing, Carnwennan . Carnwennan will be published on 24th June , and is...
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:48 PM
As promised, here is the #CoverReveal for our upcoming #MGLit book, Carnwennan:
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cove...
Is this not just the most fabulous cover?!
Released: 24th June 2026
[Book Reviewers, if you'd like a sneak peek, just let us know!]
#ComingSoon #KidsLit #BookSky #KingArthur
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/cove...
Is this not just the most fabulous cover?!
Released: 24th June 2026
[Book Reviewers, if you'd like a sneak peek, just let us know!]
#ComingSoon #KidsLit #BookSky #KingArthur
No clever camera work, no long exposure.
The valkyries are donning their armour.
😍
#AuroraBorealis #Caithness #Scotland #NorthernLights
The valkyries are donning their armour.
😍
#AuroraBorealis #Caithness #Scotland #NorthernLights
January 19, 2026 at 9:45 PM
No clever camera work, no long exposure.
The valkyries are donning their armour.
😍
#AuroraBorealis #Caithness #Scotland #NorthernLights
The valkyries are donning their armour.
😍
#AuroraBorealis #Caithness #Scotland #NorthernLights
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Time for #BookOfTheWeek!
This week's book ignites imagination in readers of all ages. We're celebrating the Feather Down series by @clemencycrow.bsky.social. The opening book, Taking Wing, was a Red Ribbon winner in the WSBA.
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #Books #SFF
www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Wing-...
This week's book ignites imagination in readers of all ages. We're celebrating the Feather Down series by @clemencycrow.bsky.social. The opening book, Taking Wing, was a Red Ribbon winner in the WSBA.
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #Books #SFF
www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Wing-...
January 19, 2026 at 9:17 AM
Time for #BookOfTheWeek!
This week's book ignites imagination in readers of all ages. We're celebrating the Feather Down series by @clemencycrow.bsky.social. The opening book, Taking Wing, was a Red Ribbon winner in the WSBA.
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #Books #SFF
www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Wing-...
This week's book ignites imagination in readers of all ages. We're celebrating the Feather Down series by @clemencycrow.bsky.social. The opening book, Taking Wing, was a Red Ribbon winner in the WSBA.
#MGLit #BookSky #KidsLit #Books #SFF
www.amazon.co.uk/Taking-Wing-...
January 9, 2026 at 7:59 AM
Happy New Year to all my #HistFicThursdays readers!
Here are a few 2026 wishes. I don't think I'll get them all done... We can but hope!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #NewYearResolutions
Here are a few 2026 wishes. I don't think I'll get them all done... We can but hope!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #NewYearResolutions
#HistFicThursdays - New Year's Resolutions
Happy New Year, Readers! New Year (only last week) seems like an eternity ago. The reason being that we have been snowed in for almost ever...
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com
January 8, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Happy New Year to all my #HistFicThursdays readers!
Here are a few 2026 wishes. I don't think I'll get them all done... We can but hope!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #NewYearResolutions
Here are a few 2026 wishes. I don't think I'll get them all done... We can but hope!
crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/hist...
#HistoricalFiction #NewYearResolutions
This morning's sunrise from the edge of the orchard.
You're welcome.
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#Snow #DogsOfBSky #Spaniels #Caithness #Scotland #Sunrise
You're welcome.
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#Snow #DogsOfBSky #Spaniels #Caithness #Scotland #Sunrise
January 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
This morning's sunrise from the edge of the orchard.
You're welcome.
💚
#Snow #DogsOfBSky #Spaniels #Caithness #Scotland #Sunrise
You're welcome.
💚
#Snow #DogsOfBSky #Spaniels #Caithness #Scotland #Sunrise
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All you have to do is like and share this post and you could win your own copy of our #BookOfTheWeek!
(Want to know more? Have a look at our blog: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...)
#Giveaway #Readers #BookSky #GothicHorror #Horror #BookRecommendations
(Want to know more? Have a look at our blog: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...)
#Giveaway #Readers #BookSky #GothicHorror #Horror #BookRecommendations
January 7, 2026 at 5:21 PM
All you have to do is like and share this post and you could win your own copy of our #BookOfTheWeek!
(Want to know more? Have a look at our blog: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...)
#Giveaway #Readers #BookSky #GothicHorror #Horror #BookRecommendations
(Want to know more? Have a look at our blog: crowvusbookblog.blogspot.com/2026/01/give...)
#Giveaway #Readers #BookSky #GothicHorror #Horror #BookRecommendations