We have two new prints in the store and both of them are crows – we are sticking with the gothic fantasy theme for the moment. The first is an open edition signed postcard of the Crow on Pebbles artwork that was lifted for the T-shirt.
And the second is the Crow in the Graveyard greeting card in three sizes. This makes a great Halloween card. Both of the crows were sketched from observation (there are many crows where I live!).
I want to bring many greeting cards into the store, but they will all be curated to suit the dark fantasy and/or family/friendships/soulmates themes of the books, and to complement each other, too. They are great little things to add to any order for anyone's birthdays and celebrations coming up, and I will also be adding two or three Christmas cards next month (these will be temporary additions just for the Christmas period). All will be art print greeting cards, the original illustrations hand-sketched by me.
For the moment, all of these fall under the Messy Swan page in this store. As the selection grows, you will find categories on this page instead of the single products.
Are you looking forward to the autumn season?
Dianna Hardy
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This 20% discount offer is valid from now and ends on Tuesday, 8th September, 2026, at 7 a.m. (EDT)
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This a great time to get some books for your friends or yourself :)
Out of the Shadows is an intense story released on 27th August, and from that date, you will also be able to download, for free, two mini-companions to that book and to The Witching Pen Series – right here in this shop.
These are both very short character guides and footnotes for the new book. They connect moments from The Witching Pen Series to Out of the Shadows for further thought and depth, with hints of which characters' stories may lie ahead as bonus editions and in further novels.
This post will be updated with links to these downloads on release day. They will be available to all readers – no need to be a member.
This book will be sent out to you on or before 27th August 2026. I usually like to send them out sooner for those buying from this store, but I've been behind with this publication, my apologies! Click the image below to go to the book.
I'm also behind on organising new items for the store, but it will be done, I promise! Summer holidays are always crazy - I try not to write or publish a book in August. Out of the Shadows was supposed to be released 31st July so I had August free, but it just didn't happen that way due to family life and commitments.
If you are not aware of what Out of the Shadows is about, you can read all about it in my latest newsletter. If you're subscribed to it, or my Substack, or are a member of this shop, you'll also receive early access to the eBook in about a week or so with a special offer thrown in for either you or your friends. Look out for a private email with the access link.
Thank you, everyone. Enjoy the summer :)
Best wishes,
Dianna Hardy
Crow on Pebbles is a classic, gothic design with with retro feel, that really stands out on this top. The artwork was originally created with graphite, watercolour, and ink on paper.
Exclusive to this store and reminiscent of dark fantasy and gothic themes, crows have always been messengers from the Otherworld carrying messages between the living and the dead, also often seen as watchers or guardians of the gates between realms.
This unique T-shirt is bound to start conversations.
Unisex clothing sizes.
Messy Swan showcases hand-drawn art by Dianna Hardy on organic or eco-conscious apparel, prints, and greeting cards.
Hi, everyone,
The New Pocket Edition of my retelling of The Little Mermaid can now be pre-ordered from the store. It will be sent out to you straight away as we have copies in stock, so you will be among the first to get your hands on it. See it here.
In other news, you will slowly start to see some fantasy themed T-shirts begin to appear in the Messy Swan section of the store from next week.
Happy browsing.
Dianna xx
