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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 5h

My sister is getting married tomorrow, so tonight we are getting together with the family to pre-celebrate. But not before squeezing a little signing in at @millstreetbooks! The hustle never ends!

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 14h

ALMONTE! Today I'm hanging out with my besties @millstreetbooks to sign copies of #WhaleFall and chat about local writing initiatives, including @lam_literaryartsmagazine and the Almonte Writers Guild! #almonte #lanarkcounty #authorevent #writingcommunity

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

TOMORROW! Come visit me at @millstreetbooks to chat orcas and pick up your copy of #WhaleFall (and get it signed too!) #canadiandebut #almonte #authorevent #lanarkcounty

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

A killer whale, after being captured by humans, is forced to adapt to life in a marine park while clinging to the stories that make her the matriarch she was born to be. BUY IT NOW EVERYWHERE BOOKS ARE SOLD #WhaleFall #canadianliterature #middlegraderelease #englishteacher #middleschool

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Front cover illustrated by the SUPER talented @nielle_renee This beautiful book arrived in the mail today, which features a short story very dear to my heart called "But First, Today, We Cover" Read it today and get your copy at www.moonlitgetaway.com! @mgliterary #readcanadian #shortstory

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I'm at @octopus books this morning from 11am to 1pm! Come on by and chat orcas with me! #localauthor #authorlife #ottawaliterary #readcanadian #whalefall

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

TOMORROW! Come visit me at @octopusbooks to chat orcas and pick up your copy of #WhaleFall (and get it signed too!) #canadiandebut #ottawaliterary #authorevent #theglebe

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Thank you to every Indie bookstore that's added #WhaleFall to their shelves this week. I couldn't do it without you. #debutauthor #indiebookstore #bookish #authorlife Substack 🔗 in bio!

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Part 14/14 of Orca Stuff Around My House! We have come to the end of my #orcacollection. Not really an orca, but a whale all the same. A link to the full poem: rattle.com/whale-bone-b... #whalefall #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #whalebone #stevenbrown

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Newsletter alert! Want to hear how #WhaleFall's debut week went? It's all here. Events. Cookies. A man in an orca costume. Rachel Bilson?? Even a surprise at the end! #canadianwriter #2026debut #newrelease #readkidlit

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

🚨NEW EVENTS!🚨 I will be at @canconsffh this year! First, on Friday at 5:30pm I'll be a panelist on "Networking 101" Then, on Saturday, I'll be signing copies of #WhaleFall in the vendor hall at 2pm. #localauthor #cancon #ottawabooksigning #ottawawritingfestival

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Readers have spoken! #WhaleFall is moving, compassionate, raw. A must-read! Available everywhere books are sold. Pick up your copy today! #readcanadian #middlegraderelease #kidlit #middlegrade

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

My debut novel, #WhaleFall, is available NOW whereever books are sold. You can find 40+ FREE activies and worksheets at the LINK IN MY BIO and on TPT! Great for elementary, middle school, and homeschooling classrooms. #homeschool #novelstudy #freeteachingmaterials #middlegradeteacher

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

#WHALEFALL is available NOW, wherever books are sold. First week sales are SUPER important for debut authors. If you're planning to buy a copy, this is the week to do it! Thank you for your continued support. #canadiandebutauthor #debutauthor #2026debut #readcanadian

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

TOMORROW! Come visit me at @booksonbeechwood to chat orcas and pick up your copy of #WhaleFall (and get it signed too!) #canadiandebut #ottawaliterary #authorevent #ottawabooksigning

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Come see me tomorrow at 10:15am at the @smithsfallspubliclibrary for a reading and Q&A about my debut novel, #WHALEFALL, available now! This event is FREE and a part of the incredible Smiths Falls Literary Festival. Check it out! #authorevent #smithsfallsliteraryfestival #debutauthor #canadianauthor

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Part 13/? of Orca Stuff Around My House! This magnet is just an excuse to show off my siblings, Gavin and Emma. Here we are as kids celebrating my birthday one August. I love them to bits. #whalefall #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #siblings #bookdedication

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Yesterday was huge. Such a wild success. There's so much to do, but today I am resting, spending the day in nature with my kids and trying to take it all in. See you tomorrow with updates! 🩵🫍🩵 #whalefall

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

For my family and the 9 year old who dreamed of writing a book for them. #WhaleFall is on shelves today. #authorlife #authorjourney #debut2026 #outtoday

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Cindy Schwind @cindyschwind1.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Whale Fall by @elysiarourke.bsky.social 🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈🎁🎈 @leeandlow.bsky.social #bookposse

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Some vulnerability the night before #WhaleFall releases.... Today is the last day to preorder! #middlegrade #lifelongdream #authorlife #authorjourney

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

📣LAST DAY TO PREORDER!📣 Preorders help debut authors get their books seen! Please consider supporting my work by ordering TODAY! #readcanadian #canadiandebutnovel #whalefall #2026debut #readmiddlegrade

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

It's 2 days to publication! 📚 We had a busy weekend. Closed our camper for the winter and took the kids to their first fair today. It was fun! So, that's the post. Please consider preordering #WhaleFall. #ontario #supportcanadian #readcanadian #canadiandebutnovel

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

#WhaleFall as embroidery floss! The colour palette on this cover is so beautiful, I was stunned when I first saw it! The hardcover is BEAUTIFUL. Available anywhere books are sold 09/15. Book Launch the same day from 5-7pm at @MillStreetBooks #2026debut #readcanadian #mglit #readmiddlegrade

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Part 12/? of Orca Stuff Around My House! This beautiful #crochet orca that my dear friend @archichic88 made to celebrate #WhaleFall. Isn't she pretty? Thank you Sam!! #killerwhale #bookstagram #middlegradebooks

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Wondering how to support a #2026debut without breaking the bank? Here are FIVE free ways (and one paid way) to support your next #favoriteread. #WhaleFall is on shelves 09/15. Add it to your TBR today! #ReadCanadian #CanadianMiddleGrade

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

There is ONE WEEK left to Preorder #WhaleFall and support this #CanadianDebut! Preorders are really important to debut authors. They tell the publisher that our book was a good investment and encourage decision-makers to continue investing in it. #canadianauthor #supportcanadian #debut2026

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

WHO IS IN THE ORCA SUIT TODAY??? There are 8 days left to #preorder #WhaleFall before it releases on September 15th! Don't wait to pick it up once its out: Preorders help debut authors show the publisher than readers want our book! #readcanadian #canadianauthor #newbookcanada

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Part 11/? of Orca Stuff Around My House! This doesn't fit on the shelf with my OTHER orca books, so it lives a few shelves down. Still a wonderful book with full colour images! #whalefall #killerwhale #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #middlegradefiction #middlegrade

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

TWO WEEKS LEFT! Preorder #WhaleFall today! Thank you to @AlmontePrintShop for making all my promo items -- I can't wait to give you a sneak peak (In a few days!) #newrelease #countdowntorelease #canadiandebut #debut2026

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Whale Fall final copies are here, and I'm SO EXCITED to share this book with you all. We're only 15 days from release! Subscribe to my newsletter & download the FREE novel study guide on TPT by following the 🔗 in my bio. #WhaleFall #TPTFreeResources #2026debut #middlegradedebut #backtoschool

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

9/? in the series I'm calling #WhaleFallOnTheWater! Since orcas don't belong in pools, I'm taking pictures of #WhaleFall with natural bodies of water all summer. This is Redstone Lake in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands. #canadianauthor #cottagecountry #haliburton

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Seeing #WhaleFall for the first time. Available wherever books are sold September 15th. #mglit #stayathomemom #authorlife #bookunboxing

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

STARTS ON TUESDAY!!! Have you heard of #40KBXD? This Xmas, give yourself the gift of words. 40,000 of them. Rules, FAQ, and How to Join are all in the slides! Request Discord Link in Comments! #septmeber1st #writingchallenge #writemorebooks #amwriting

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Cheat code unlocked! Using the Goodreads page for #WhaleFall to find other exciting #middlegrade reads in the "Readers Also Enjoyed" section. The Magic Library of Waterfall Way by @julieabebooks in particular is at the top of my TBR. #middlegraderecommendations #mgreads #readkidlit

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Part 10/? of Orca Stuff Around My House! This is an itty bitty orca my mom crocheted for me! It lives on my record player. If anyone can correctly guess the record in the player, I'll send you a bunch of book swag! (Level: Impossible) #whalefall #bookswag #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #crochet

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Took my kids to the park...and had to include my book baby! #WhaleFall comes out in 20 days! Preorder your copy today! #canadianparks #canadiandebut #outandaboutontario #canadianauthor

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Reese Wither wants me. I don't think she has the spoons. Anyway, SeNd Me ThIs PoSt or whatever. 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 #authorlife #debut2026 #writerproblems #amwriting #newrelease

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

BOOK LAUNCH! Come join us September 15 from 5-7pm at @MillStreetBooks to celebrate the release of #WhaleFall! #booklaunch #2026debut #lanarkcounty #middlegraderelease

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

8/? in the series I'm calling #WhaleFallOnTheWater! Since #orcas don't belong in pools, I'm taking pictures of #WhaleFall with natural bodies of water all summer. This Rivière du Lièvre in Quebec. #outaouais #explorequebec #quebec #canadianauthor #readmg

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

WHALE FALL is "a compelling story that blends heartrending emotion with real-world scientific concepts, this exceptional novel encourages readers to consider where wild animals truly belong." - SLJ #starredreview out 09/15. #Preorder today! #mglit #schoollibrary #librariansofbluesky #whalefall

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Have you heard of #40KBXD? This Xmas, give yourself the gift of words. 40,000 of them. Rules, FAQ, and How to Join are all in the slides! Request Discord Link in Comments! #40Kchallenge #writingchallenge #writeeveryday #writersdiscord #dailywriting

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Whale Fall is featured on Caroline Starr Rose's #ClassroomConnections blog! Check out the interview here: carolinestarrrose.com/classroom-co... #WhaleFall #upcomingrelease #sljstarredreview #animalpov

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Part 9/? of Orca Stuff Around My House! This is a #lego creator panda 3-in-1 set that had and #orca and her calf as one of the alternate designs. Obviously I built the orca!! #whalefall #bookstagram #middlegradebooks #legocreator

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

It's almost here! Order #WhaleFall today and be one of the first ones to read it on September 15th. #debutnovel #2026debut #countdowntorelease #middlegradepreorder

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Elysia Rourke @elysiarourke.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#Homeschooling grade 5-8 this year? Read my #newrelease #WHALEFALL and check out over 40 (!!!) free activities and curriculum-supporting worksheets on #TPT. Whale Fall will be released on September 15. Preorder today! #freehomeschoolingresources

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