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Siri / Jen / Buckets @bucketsjen.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Just finished reading the audioARC for Pearl Bound by Natalie Bergman (narrated by the amazing Kristen DiMercutio). An excellent Gothic sapphic literary historical fiction piece about women trying to exist in a world where their power is feared and men want to maintain control. #booksky

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Spending some tranquil time in upstate NY recharging my batteries and hanging out with my writer buddies on a writer retreat. #booksky #authors #writedammit

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thanks to @goldencrownls.bsky.social and all gothic horror and sapphic book lovers out there. #PearlBound is available on all major platforms and currently also on kindle unlimited. 🏆📚📘💙

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

I WON A GOLDIE! 🏆✨ Last night, Pearl Bound won the 2026 Goldie Award for Best Debut Novel. I’m thrilled, stunned, and deeply grateful to everyone who helped bring this dark, strange, sapphic story into the world. 🖤🐦‍⬛ 📚💙 #booksky #sapphiclit #debutnovel #gothichorror #pearlbound

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Come find me at @goldencrownls.bsky.social - I will be happily chatting with folks throughout the conference, as well as reading from Pearl Bound and signing copies on Thursday 8/6. 💙📚

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

I’m heading to Orlando for the 2026 Golden Crown Literary Society Meetup, Aug. 5–9, & I’m thrilled to be a Goldie Award finalist for Pearl Bound. I’ll be signing books on August 6, and I would love to see you at GCLS. 👀 @goldencrownls.bsky.social #BookSky #IndieAuthor #SapphicReads 🌈 🦄 🏳️‍🌈

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Thanks @goldencrownls.bsky.social - looking forward to meeting fellow authors and book-loving folks in just two weeks 📚📘#bksky

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Hey fellow #horror folks-my wife and I are in #Trondheim Norway and at the #POMO saw these amazing #EdvardMunch paintings. Of course everyone knows “The Scream” but all these are an anxious fever dream. My wife said clearly he was troubled; I countered that he was just a horror aficionado 😊 📚

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Going to Brooklyn and you’re a horror fan? The Twisted Spine in Williamsburg is a dark yet warm and cozy #indiebookstore Had an excellent selection of classics and new breakouts. #bookhaul #booksky 📚📘

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

If you're a fan of sapphic final girl vibes x gothic mansions x witchy energy, then you'll love 👇 Available online in ebook and print. Audiobook coming soon....and it's going to be epic thanks to the narrator we have coming on board... #booksky 💙📚

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

Tickled lavender to be amongst the finalists selected by @goldencrownls.bsky.social folks for my debut #gothichorror novel "Pearl Bound" #sapphicgothic 💙📚 #pearlbound #booksky Congrats to all my fellow nominees! 🏳️‍🌈

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

New cover for #PearlBound What do you think? Leaned harder into the horror this time power / blood / hunger / survival feels closer to my vision for the story. 🙏 @clintenglish.bsky.social #booksky 📚💙 #horrorwriter #sapphichorror #gothichorror

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

@catknitty.bsky.social Hi Catknitty, I’ve been following your book posts and your taste is exactly the lane my novel sits in. indie author here w/ a gothic historical horror novel Pearl Bound - avail on NetGalley and I’d be glad to send you a direct link if you’d like. Thanks for supporting authors.

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

My first opp to meet with book lovers and share a little about my debut novel #PearlBound - a lovely experience. Thanks to @TheBookJewel for hosting. #booksky 📚💙 #horrorwriter #sapphichorror #gothichorror

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Just saw this on Amazon tonight - #2 on the ranks! Almost fell out of my chair. #booksky 💙📚

Pearl Bound’s current ranking has shot up to #2 lgbtq horror on Amazon

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

Honored to share that "Pearl Bound" has been selected for an editorial feature in Kirkus Reviews - in their January 15, 2026 print & online editions. Kirkus has long been a gold standard for literary criticism - I am deeply grateful.🖤 #PearlBound #KirkusReviews #IndieAuthor #GothicHorror #Booksky 💙📚

Poster announcing that the novel Pearl Bound is featured in Kirkus Reviews, January 15, 2026. The design shows an aged parchment background with the words “FEATURED,” the date, and the title Pearl Bound in gold, with a small note reading “Print + Online Editions.”

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

✨ Big news — Enter to win a free copy of my debut "Pearl Bound". If you love moody, romantic, and unsettling tales click below. 💜. Bonus: 1️⃣ Click “Follow” on my Amazon author page → www.amazon.com/author/ngbergman 2️⃣ Click “Follow” on my Goodreads profile → bit.ly/4oIpLni #booksky #horror #sapphic

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

Pearl Bound — my debut gothic romantasy novel, steeped in sapphic longing and horror beneath its beauty. I created this little image to reflect my visuals from my screenplay & novel. 📖 Book Release Date is December 1. www.amazon.com/author/ngbergman #PearlBound #gothicromantasy #horror #booksky

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

For all my fellow writers out there in the trenches looking to query and find the ideal agent - see below for guidance from the #MSWL folks. #writingcommunity

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

Great horror writing reveals deep fears, social anxieties & personal traumas. It pushes boundaries, explores power, survival & identity. To craft lingering horror, focus on atmosphere, psychological dread, & character-driven terror. We need to care about those facing the nightmare. #WritingHorror

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Discover key resources to strengthen democracy post-election and gain insights for inspiring action. Explore here: buff.ly/4hnjWIu #Democracy #CommunitySupport #Empowerment #CivicEngagement #SubstackReads

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 21/12/2024

In my happy place #palmsprings peaceful and joyful little blue bubble of tranquility.

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

I can't resist a fun disaster film or tv show so I have to give a shout out to "La Palma" (2024, Norway), a gripping #naturaldisaster mini-series set in the Canary Islands. Dove right into impending volcanic chaos. And did i mention a queer subplot? #storytelling #Screenwriting #VisualStorytelling

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Michelle de los Santos @just-michelle.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Sad but true.

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Morgan J Freeman @mjfree.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Thank God Vanity Fair is keeping it REAL!

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

Writer Toolkit-Part 4: Hot 🔥 vs. Cold ❄️ Writing Emotion doesn’t need hyperbole. 🔥 “She screamed, trembling in fear.” vs ❄️ “She clenched her fist, knuckles blanching.” Cold writing lets readers feel the heat, drawing them in through subtlety and collaboration. #booksky #storytelling #ScriptTips

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Writer Toolkit: Evoking Emotional Intensity. Part 3: High Emotion (Full Drama): Big, cathartic moments req raw imagery & dialogue. Fast pacing. High emotion works when it’s earned—don’t jump to it without buildup! Eg: “As blood sprayed upwards, she screamed, her voice breaking.” #booksky #filmsky

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Writer's Toolkit: Evoking Emotional Intensity. Part 2: Middle Emotion (Controlled): Balance emotion w/ realism. Mix internal thoughts + external actions. Emotion w/o melodrama. Eg. “She gasps; her palm presses flat against a window." Emotion present & grounded. #storytelling #booksky #screenwriting

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

Writer's Toolkit: Evoking Emotional Intensity First Up - Low Intensity = Subtle restraint. Use subtext in dialogue and action. Small details: tear filled eyes, trembling hands > "I’m scared." Let readers/viewers fill in the blanks. #writerslife #writingtips #booksky 💙📚 #VisualStorytelling

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

#Storytelling is the art of emotion. Knowing how to balance a scene's emotion is key. Tony Earley’s scale provides a framework to craft & measure emotional intensity—from subtle restraint to high drama— to earn powerful moments. In this series, I’ll explore this #writerstip. #booksky #ScriptTips

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 20 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 19 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 18 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 17 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 16 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 15 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 14 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 13 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 12 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 11 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 10 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 9 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 8 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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Natalie G. Bergman Author @nataliebergman.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Playing: Choose 20 books that have stayed with you or influenced you. One book per day for 20 days. No particular order. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. Day 7 #BookSky #💙📚 #Books #BookChallenge #20daybookchallenge

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