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

Thanks @againbc.bsky.social for the lovely review. The Audiobook narrated by #kristindimercurio is scheduled for release just in time for spooky season on October 13, 2026. The print and ebook are now available. linktr.ee/nataliegberg...

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Official links for Natalie G. Bergman, author of Pearl Bound, a sapphic historical gothic thriller set in Gilded Age New York. Explore the book, audiobook, reviews, events, and Reader Circle.

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Kevin@againbc.bsky.social · 3mo ago

#PearlBound by #NatalieBergman This gorgeous Sapphic Historical Horror is filled with dark secrets, feminine rage and power. Narrated by the brilliant #KristenDiMercurio on audio. Thank you #VictoryEditingCo-op & #NetGalley for the opportunity to review the e-audio ALC. #BookSky

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

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. 🏆📚📘💙

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

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. 💙📚

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 🌈 🦄 🏳️‍🌈

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

Golden Crown Literary Society@goldencrownls.bsky.social · 3mo ago

20 DAYS! Are you joking? Less than three weeks until GCLS2026! And here are our spooky, scary, fabulous, wicked Paranormal / Occult / Horror finalists 🧪 #goldies #gcls2026 #wlw

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 😊 📚

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 📚📘

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 💙📚

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! 🏳️‍🌈

Golden Crown Literary Society@goldencrownls.bsky.social · 6mo ago

🏆 GOLDIE FINALISTS 🏆 Oh my GOD we’re so excited for everyone. Check out the finalists here: www.goldencrownliterarysociety.org/2026-goldie-...

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

@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.

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

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

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 💙📚

For Thanksgiving this year, @KirkusReviews gave my debut novel Pearl Bound a big endorsement - #booksky #pearlbound #historicfiction #gothicsapphichorror share.google/zSGOxzZ0Y5kL...

In Bergman’s queer Gilded Age gothic-horror novel, the supernatural powers of the Morrigan, a Celtic Phantom Queen, are unleashed against unspeakable evil.

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✨ 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

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

✨ 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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Alt National Park Service@altnps.bsky.social · 2y ago

Musk’s status as a “special government employee” limits him to 130 days in the executive branch. However, despite working daily—documented by his own X posts—they claim he only works one day a week, effectively stretching his limit to 130 weeks. This needs to be brought to Congress—please share.

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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

Manuscript Wish List®@manuscriptwishlist.bsky.social · 2y ago

Hello Friends! Welcome to #MSWL Day 2025! 🎉 This is our first #MSWL Day on Bluesky, and we have new features to share! Rather listen than read? Here’s a how-to! vimeo.com/1055984106 Here’s our Bluesky search guide: youtu.be/LnZt1MCjKZE?...

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

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

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

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

La Palma (TV Mini Series 2024) ⭐ 6.4 | Drama

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Sad but true.