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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 10/09/2026

Patreon bonus scene is here for September! Sorry to leave you on a cliffhanger last month, but now the thrilling conclusion. www.patreon.com/c/ElizabethF...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 28/08/2026

ESS and I had a great time at our signing at the Clocktower pub! I'm so glad folks liked the bundles. They were fun to make and oh so pretty! Obi was fascinated with the card printing process! My little printer goes one colour at a time, back and forth, and he watched it the whole time.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 25/08/2026

Birthday books from the Spaniel's Tale! Went in thinking I would get one and then when I couldn't decide, my partner was like why not all three? He's a keeper.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 22/08/2026

Look how snug they are!! <3<3 All ready to go off to their new homes 😊 Come get yours at the Clocktower Pub Westboro in...a couple hours 😳

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 21/08/2026

Look out for this tomorrow at the Clocktower Pub Westboro, lunchtime! (Minus all the mess in the background) (Also, yes, you read that right. Free Tourney Bond to good homes!! It's the only way to get the paperback, right from my hands!!)

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 20/08/2026

Look where I'll be on Saturday! Come say hi! Bring your books to get signed or pick them up there.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 19/08/2026

My poor printer is not prepared for what I'm asking of it for this signing. Instead of printing four per sheet, it decided to print four sheets with a tiny image in the corner. It's okay! As long as you ask politely, it'll do what you want. (If you look at what I printed, you'll get a preview...)

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 18/08/2026

Bundles! I have so many in-person event ideas, but I don't want to go too wild for my first one...what do you think? Bundle? No bundle? I love giving yarn scraps new life. If you've been around a while you might even recognize some of these...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 17/08/2026

I bet you're wondering what this mountain of books is for. Because, I don't do live events, so---what? I'm doing a signing?! Where: Clocktower Pub Westboro, Ottawa, Ontario When: Saturday 22 Aug., 11am-1pm Who: T.J. Oliver, @brendachapman.bsky.social , @marina-gabriela.bsky.social , and me!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 15/08/2026

Finally washed and blocked and ends woven in! This is still the peak of my selfie skills, after all this time. No, I don't know why I hold it out to the side. Yarn: #titsoutcollective by Townhouse Yarns Pattern: Amedeo Tee by kolibri by johanna

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 12/08/2026

Better late than never, and trust me, this one is worth the wait. This scene got *totally* out of hand. So I split it into two. It's almost a novella. And I love it. Check it out www.patreon.com/c/ElizabethF...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 10/08/2026

Progress! Patterns/pooling always looks way more pronounced in pictures than in real life. Have you ever noticed that? Pattern: Laced with Stripes by Andrea Yetman and Biscotte Yarns Yarn: Countess Ablaze Exotic Traveller in Twee Bollocks colourway

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 07/08/2026

Another team effort of KoboPlus authors! This time, it's fantasy AND sci fi romance. Check out these free books, and then binge on KoboPlus. books.bookfunnel.com/sffraug2222/...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 02/08/2026

Had to take apart every single thing to get to the broken trigger on my vacuum, but I did it! It lives once more!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 30/07/2026

You know it's going well when you don't want to put down *your own book* to break for lunch...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 27/07/2026

See? Not an empty threat. Beaded lace shawl! My first circular shawl, somehow, in all these years. Cute little flower centre 😊 Yarn: Gifted, lace weight Pattern: Sunshine by Hanneke Hauer-Berghuis

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 24/07/2026

I'm obsessed with knitting tees. Yet another one. Maybe one day I'll even block one and wear it. Who knows? Pattern: Laced with Stripes by Andrea Yetman and Biscotte Yarns Yarn: Countess Ablaze Exotic Traveller in Twee Bollocks colourway

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 21/07/2026

The August Patreon bonus is long enough that it needs *this* kind of revision. It's called Taken by the Tiger and the Crocodile and it's a dark shifter romance. Yes, obviously very spicy. Get ready for *all* the content warnings. Join to get it as soon as it drops. www.patreon.com/c/ElizabethF...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 18/07/2026

So. Much. Stockinette! Is it any wonder I'm searching patterns for beaded laceweight circular shawls in my spare time? Pattern: Scotch Broom by Wool & Pine Yarn: Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Nylon/Sparkle in Bling Bling (another #titsoutcollective yarn I've been hoarding)

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 15/07/2026

Once again, a bunch of fantasy romance authors have teamed up to bring you free books! I've checked up on these, and the authors' books are in KoboPlus, so no worries about loving something you grabbed for free and then binging the author's entire oeuvre! books.bookfunnel.com/julyromantas...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 12/07/2026

Took Endless Sea of Stars to the Aviation and Space museum to see the history of human space travel.

Book Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a model of the Saturn V rocket.

Book Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at an image of a lunar lander.

Book Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a model of the Canadarm, with a real Canadarm in the background.

Book Endless Sea of Stars by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at an informational plate titled "Health in Space: Daring to Explore".

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 10/07/2026

A bunch of my books are on sale for the Smashwords Summer/Winter sale---and some of them are even free! Check it out: www.smashwords.com/profile/view...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 08/07/2026

The July bonus scene is up! Join at any paid tier to access the deleted scenes from Project Pardus (plus the entire archive!) www.patreon.com/c/ElizabethF...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 07/07/2026

Bingo! Bingo! Bingo! Finely Fenn introduced me to orc romance (and maybe monster romance in general?) and I've been addicted ever since. I *know* it's in KU, but I can't help it! They're so good!! Book: The Ex and the Orcs by Finley Fenn

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 05/07/2026

Front and back panels done, now it's stockinette all the way down! Pattern: Scotch Broom by Wool & Pine Yarn: Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Nylon/Sparkle in Bling Bling (another #titsoutcollective yarn I've been hoarding)

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 03/07/2026

I got obsessed with A Fate Inked in Blood, but for some reason, I thought Bridge Kingdom was YA, so I resisted reading it as long as I could...never have I been so glad I caved! Book: The Bridge Kingdom by Danielle L. Jensen

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 30/06/2026

I-cord cast ons take soooo long, and the stitches are seriously loose for some reason? On this tee it'll look great, but if it was on a stockinette piece, I would have to figure it out... Pattern: Scotch Broom by Wool & Pine Yarn: Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Nylon/Sparkle in Bling Bling

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 27/06/2026

Took A Bond of Storms and Stitches out for sushi! They loved pulling the rolls apart!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 24/06/2026

I have no idea how I managed to not get a bingo here. So many delicious microtropes. I love the world and the cast of characters was awesome. Very promising start to the series, too. The ending was satisfying while still leaving the door open for much more interesting stuff in the following books.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 22/06/2026

Scotch Broom is essentially two rectangles attached at the sides and shoulders, and voila! The lace is what totally makes this pattern!! Pattern: Scotch Broom by Wool & Pine Yarn: Old Maiden Aunt Merino/Nylon/Sparkle in Bling Bling (another #titsoutcollective yarn I've been hoarding)

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 20/06/2026

No bingo, but a seriously good read. @opl_bpo you gotta renew your license for the third book in ebook! I want to get my little mitts on it. Book: Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 18/06/2026

This baby is knit sideways from the centre front out, and then the centre back out, then picked up to knit the other side. Such a cool construction and perfect for this hand-speckled yard! Yarn: Skein or Shine sock in Sweet Breeze Pattern: Gridlines by Susanne Sommer

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 16/06/2026

No bingo, and I don't even mind at all. Such a perfect ending to this trilogy. My hangover was epic (until I found K.J. Charles) Book: A Power Unbound by Freya Marske

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 12/06/2026

Storms & Stitches is intimidated; these guys are big enough! No peccaries, unfortunately, but I did find a badger, lol!! And, of course the sheep <3 (Smallhorn, not bighorn, but pretty darn close!) A bonus, deep cut, from the Tourney Bond bonus epilogue...it's a loon/Canadian wolf-bird.

A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a pair of taxidermy wolves in an exhibit.

A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a taxidermy badger.

A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a pair of taxidermy smallhorn sheep exhibit.

A Tourney Bond by Elizabeth F. Shearly paperback "looking" at a taxidermy loon in an exhibit.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 10/06/2026

The Stash in all its glory! I think I missed my fall sorting last year. Since I'm not currently buying yarn, my stash has dwindled to only...three huge rubbermaid bins. What? It used to be *five*!! Yarn anxiety is real, lol! At least if I run out, I can take up my spinning again and make more.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 08/06/2026

The June Bonus scene is ready! This scene takes place during Doloman-grat, Chapter 24 of A Bond of Storms and Stitches, from Kai's POV. www.patreon.com/c/ElizabethF...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 24/05/2026

Bingo! Great start to this series! I find sometimes the romance arc wraps up in the first book and then subsequent ones feel really forced. Not this one! The romance arc feels like its just ramping up and I loooove how delightfully messy it feels!! Book: We Who Will Die by Stacia Stark

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 22/05/2026

Bugs! Storms and Stitches had fun in the insect exhibit of the Museum of Nature! Bees are so meaningful in their world, they should get to meet some live ones. We made do with dead for the time beeeeeing. (tee hee) They are very glad there are no birdeater tarantulas in The Lakes.

Paperback book A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly in front of a mural that makes butterfly wings appear to be sprouting from it.

Paperback book A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly "looking" at bee specimens.

Paperback book A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly "looking" at a diagram of a bee.

Paperback book A Bond of Storms and Stitches by Elizabeth F. Shearly "looking" at a bee specimen enlarged on a screen.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 20/05/2026

Bingo! Deliciously unhinged. I'm always in for anything Bonkers Romance related, and I'm so glad they understand my need (get it?) to immediately hoover up a wild monster romance upon joining. Instant gratification!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 18/05/2026

Storms and Stitches likes all the big swords we get to swing around in The Witcher 3....if you know what I mean... I am indeed aware that this game came out...wait, what? Ten years ago? Eleven years ago!!!??? Okay, fine I was not aware that the game came out *eleven* years ago.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 16/05/2026

Bingo, bingo, bingo! I think this is very first time I've gotten all four corners (my secret favourite squares). This was a rec from Katee Robert, and when our tastes align, they ALIGN. The way this book takes impotent rage and makes in visceral and concrete absolutely melted me.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 14/05/2026

More adventures at the Museum of Nature! Storms & Stitches found stones that match their cover. Lazurite and carletonite, both of which are found in The Lakes! A Tourney Bond was wondering if this glittery orange stones is what Katya calls "firestone". It's not; firestone is clinohumite.

Paperback book "A Bond of Storms and Stitches" by Elizabeth F. Shearly "looking" at lazurite samples.

Paperback book "A Tourney Bond" by Elizabeth F. Shearly "looking" at gemstone specimens, one of which is a cut gem, trasluscent pink-orange.

A Bond of Storms and Stitches and A Tourney Bond paperback books lined up in front of a case of stones titled "The Minerals of Mont Saint-Hilaire".

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 12/05/2026

The May bonus scene is here for all (paid) Patreon members! What about that time in Storms & Stitches when Etienne is telling Mellia about Alroth saving his life (and getting a facefull of nettles) and Alroth walks in? Now you get to know! www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 10/05/2026

Great visit to The Spaniel's Tale last week. Got my writers' tools! Get ready for some actual maps, the experimenting phase is complete! I can't wait to bring The Lakes to life for all of you. It'll be hard (mostly because my reference maps never have north up *shifty eyes*), but also fun!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 08/05/2026

KoboPlus authors unite! Browse the list and find your next favourite story! There's so much fantasy romance, romantasy, and romantic fantasy out there these days. What better way to pick through and grab the gems than sampling on KoboPlus? books.bookfunnel.com/koboplusfant...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 06/05/2026

Finally finished my Fading Point! Not enough blocking mats means I had to fold the end over, but I think it worked out! Yarn: Im sorry im late, I didn't really wanna come by Yarn Ink Pattern: Fading Point by Joji Locatelli

Rectangular shawl with v-shaped lace panels, fading from dark purple at the edges through grey in to pale purple in the center. Pinned on blocking mats.

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 04/05/2026

Took A Bond of Storms and Stitches to visit the mammoths!! (They can tell A Bond of Armour and Artfulness about it...they'll need it!) A Tourney Bond decided to tag along and rode the baby mammoth...the momma didn't like that very much; I almost lost Tourney Bond when she stole them!

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 29/04/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed a A Bond of Storms and Stitches! I'm thrilled that it has resonated with so many people!!

Thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed a A Bond of Storms and Stitches so far!

“a doozy of a read”
“darkly enchanting”
“a beautifully layered fantasy”
“*Recommended*”

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“While I love the characters and their dynamics, I also adore the magic and political system. It hurt in some areas and evoked serious emotions. I think this is one of my favorite reads of the month.” —Chaos on Goodreads

“If you like romantasy that leans into emotional depth, complicated relationships, and morally grey characters, I definitely think this one is worth trying.” —Mouse Princess on Goodreads

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 27/04/2026

I've spent the last two years making a list of books that share vibes with A Bond of Storms and Stitches, so now you get to hear about it! MF duel POV fantasy romance is a given, but I've also kept notes on...

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Elizabeth F. Shearly @elizabethshearly.ca · 25/04/2026

Can you believe I drew this!? Still experimenting with the lakes and the lettering, but I think I've nailed the mountains. Swipe to see my *ahem* learning curve. I have received a few requests for a Syphon Bound map, so I'm going about it the same way I do everything: learning to make it myself.

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