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A Happy Halloween Gothtail (cocktail!)

You may remember our delicious Scottish-themed cocktail: Caledon , which we shared on Christmas Eve in 2024. This remains one of our most popular blog posts, so we thought we would share another one for you on this All Hallow's Eve! With that in mind, I am pleased to introduce you to: The Raighvan Park , inspired by Judith Crow's novella, The Folly at Raighvan Park, which you can find here . Here are your step by step instructions for creating this gothic beverage (have we just invented the gothtail ?!) It's deliciously dark, as you might expect, with a hint of the upper-class style of the novella. You will need: 1. Port  2. Patron Xo Cafe (you could use any other coffee liqueur) 3. Soda water with lime 4. Ginger ale 5. Pepsi Max 6. Liquorice Time to put them all together... 1. Pour one shot of coffee liqueur into a large wine glass. 2. Add one shot of port. Remember, a gothic gentleman loves his port! 3. Now onto the non-alcoholic additions... include two shots of soda wat...
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GIVEAWAY: A Chilling Gothic Horror Anthology

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Our focus book this week is

Beneath a Darkening Sky

by Judith Crow


This collection of gothic horror short stories is a thrilling and terrifying compilation, designed to send shivers down your spine while getting you turning the pages.

We love this book because it contains ten brilliant stories that will stick with you long after you've read the final page.

But you needn't take our word for it! Here what other readers are saying on Goodreads:

"I was so excited to read each one and had a tingly feeling before and after each one. I loved the whole book and was sad when I was on the last story."

"I like how quick these stories are, snippets but full stories in their own right. Well written, engaging and thought provoking. Loved it!"

"I loved these books flow of the stories and the writing gripped me from the off. I really enjoy fairytale retelling and these were very clever with ghostly folklore and supernatural events woven into them."

"I really enjoyed the gothic feel and how there was a continuous atmosphere throughout. Each story was different and unique with some interesting twists and turns woven in."

"OMG!!! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK, AN ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, GRIPPING AND PAGE TURNING EXPLOSIVE MUST READ!!"

And, to top it all, Beneath a Darkening Sky was the winner of the Short Story (Published) category in the International Eyelands Book Prize!

Because this is our focus book for the week, we'll be running a giveaway on Tiktok, Facebook, BSky and Instagram. We'll be giving away a copy of the book, along with two spooky gothic candles and, to top it all off with a super gothic feel, a feather quill. To enter, go to Tiktok, Facebook, BSky or Instagram and like the giveaway post on Wednesday, and follow us, or sign up to the Crowvus monthly newsletter here.

Don't want to wait to find out if you've won the giveaway? You can buy your own copy of Beneath a Darkening Sky here!

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