Natalie Kelda
@nataliekelda.bsky.social
I'm an author of (space) fantasy and Viking age historical fiction. ESL speaker, biologist, Danish. she/her
https://nataliekelda.co.uk/book-links
https://nataliekelda.co.uk/book-links
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I finally got my latest book up on my website!
You can now get all my books as sprayed edges and I may be biased but they're all gorgeous and make for brilliant presents for the bookworms in your family 👀
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
You can now get all my books as sprayed edges and I may be biased but they're all gorgeous and make for brilliant presents for the bookworms in your family 👀
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
More cover work today! Nearly 8 hours into this and there's a looong way to go.
The background pattern is directly inspired by the Commonwealth window in Halifax Minster. The human whose body air sprite Brise "adopts" lived in Halifax prior to her death so I wanted to hint at that.
The background pattern is directly inspired by the Commonwealth window in Halifax Minster. The human whose body air sprite Brise "adopts" lived in Halifax prior to her death so I wanted to hint at that.
December 7, 2025 at 9:14 PM
More cover work today! Nearly 8 hours into this and there's a looong way to go.
The background pattern is directly inspired by the Commonwealth window in Halifax Minster. The human whose body air sprite Brise "adopts" lived in Halifax prior to her death so I wanted to hint at that.
The background pattern is directly inspired by the Commonwealth window in Halifax Minster. The human whose body air sprite Brise "adopts" lived in Halifax prior to her death so I wanted to hint at that.
Check out this lovely interview I did the other day with the Your Paper Quest team!
If you need a book box that supports indie authors, this is the one to go with(why not gift a subscription to the bookworm in your family?)
If you need a book box that supports indie authors, this is the one to go with(why not gift a subscription to the bookworm in your family?)
Our latest interview with @nataliekelda.bsky.social is now live! Join us as we dive into chronic illness, happily ever afters, and so much more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18NZ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=18NZ...
Reflections of Lilje Damselfly Interview with India Author Natalie Kelda
YouTube video by Your Paper Quest
www.youtube.com
December 7, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Check out this lovely interview I did the other day with the Your Paper Quest team!
If you need a book box that supports indie authors, this is the one to go with(why not gift a subscription to the bookworm in your family?)
If you need a book box that supports indie authors, this is the one to go with(why not gift a subscription to the bookworm in your family?)
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
I saw @nataliekelda.bsky.social make a post about Honest Titles for Books, so of course I had to be extra and make some mockups of the (fake) covers:
Here are my renditions: if my books had honest titles!
Here are my renditions: if my books had honest titles!
December 6, 2025 at 3:11 PM
I saw @nataliekelda.bsky.social make a post about Honest Titles for Books, so of course I had to be extra and make some mockups of the (fake) covers:
Here are my renditions: if my books had honest titles!
Here are my renditions: if my books had honest titles!
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
My books with honest titles:
Envoys: Bickering Characters Grow as Friends While Making Terrible Decisions, and Absolutely Nothing Goes To Plan
Pawns: Big Burly Momma's Boy Finds Love While Killing People--and One of the Side Characters Steals the Show.
Envoys: Bickering Characters Grow as Friends While Making Terrible Decisions, and Absolutely Nothing Goes To Plan
Pawns: Big Burly Momma's Boy Finds Love While Killing People--and One of the Side Characters Steals the Show.
Books with honest titles(see video link for full sketch)
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
December 6, 2025 at 2:39 PM
My books with honest titles:
Envoys: Bickering Characters Grow as Friends While Making Terrible Decisions, and Absolutely Nothing Goes To Plan
Pawns: Big Burly Momma's Boy Finds Love While Killing People--and One of the Side Characters Steals the Show.
Envoys: Bickering Characters Grow as Friends While Making Terrible Decisions, and Absolutely Nothing Goes To Plan
Pawns: Big Burly Momma's Boy Finds Love While Killing People--and One of the Side Characters Steals the Show.
I did it! After a giant writing day(5.5k today) I hit 70k total AND finished the draft of my autumnal gothic historical fantasy!
Logline: Infatuated with a miller's daughter, a fire sprite possesses a con-woman in the pursuit of being perceived.
Release: September 2026 or 2027
Logline: Infatuated with a miller's daughter, a fire sprite possesses a con-woman in the pursuit of being perceived.
Release: September 2026 or 2027
December 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
I did it! After a giant writing day(5.5k today) I hit 70k total AND finished the draft of my autumnal gothic historical fantasy!
Logline: Infatuated with a miller's daughter, a fire sprite possesses a con-woman in the pursuit of being perceived.
Release: September 2026 or 2027
Logline: Infatuated with a miller's daughter, a fire sprite possesses a con-woman in the pursuit of being perceived.
Release: September 2026 or 2027
Happy release day! And look at that gorgeous cover 😍🥳
✨Happy book birthday to me! ✨
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚
Tales of Lunis Aquaria Volume II ebook is out now wherever you can buy or borrow (Kobo Plus, Everand, Overdrive, Hoopla) ebooks!
Retailers: books2read.com/talesv2
Itch: narratess.itch.io/tales-of-lun...
#booksky 💙📚
December 6, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Happy release day! And look at that gorgeous cover 😍🥳
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
I've put a ton of work into it the last 5 years, I think it is but that's because I love my characters.
I have it up on GlobalComix if you're interested:
globalcomix.com/c/nails-the-...
I have it up on GlobalComix if you're interested:
globalcomix.com/c/nails-the-...
Nails the Barbarian | English | GlobalComix
Read Nails the Barbarian Online. When all you have is a hammer, all your problems look like Nails.
When wandering adventurer...
globalcomix.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
I've put a ton of work into it the last 5 years, I think it is but that's because I love my characters.
I have it up on GlobalComix if you're interested:
globalcomix.com/c/nails-the-...
I have it up on GlobalComix if you're interested:
globalcomix.com/c/nails-the-...
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
Books with honest titles
Coward: She's really rude but I promise she'll do some cool stuff. Also the centipede might make you cry.
Noxious: She does some dumb shit but I promise it'll be worth it.
Unfortunate: The MC is actually not a good guy at all but man is it fun watching him struggle.
Coward: She's really rude but I promise she'll do some cool stuff. Also the centipede might make you cry.
Noxious: She does some dumb shit but I promise it'll be worth it.
Unfortunate: The MC is actually not a good guy at all but man is it fun watching him struggle.
Books with honest titles(see video link for full sketch)
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
December 5, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Books with honest titles
Coward: She's really rude but I promise she'll do some cool stuff. Also the centipede might make you cry.
Noxious: She does some dumb shit but I promise it'll be worth it.
Unfortunate: The MC is actually not a good guy at all but man is it fun watching him struggle.
Coward: She's really rude but I promise she'll do some cool stuff. Also the centipede might make you cry.
Noxious: She does some dumb shit but I promise it'll be worth it.
Unfortunate: The MC is actually not a good guy at all but man is it fun watching him struggle.
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
Me while reading Verselva Blues where the reunited lovers keep getting interrupted by mingling sisters, crazy blue-glowing boars or generally life-threatening events 😅
Dammit @nataliekelda.bsky.social! Must I wait to the end?? 😂
Dammit @nataliekelda.bsky.social! Must I wait to the end?? 😂
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Me while reading Verselva Blues where the reunited lovers keep getting interrupted by mingling sisters, crazy blue-glowing boars or generally life-threatening events 😅
Dammit @nataliekelda.bsky.social! Must I wait to the end?? 😂
Dammit @nataliekelda.bsky.social! Must I wait to the end?? 😂
Should I be promoting my books instead of making another Barry grid? Yes. Do I care? No.
Here's a new "Which Barry Are You Today?"
So, which Barry are you?
Here's a new "Which Barry Are You Today?"
So, which Barry are you?
December 5, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Should I be promoting my books instead of making another Barry grid? Yes. Do I care? No.
Here's a new "Which Barry Are You Today?"
So, which Barry are you?
Here's a new "Which Barry Are You Today?"
So, which Barry are you?
Books with honest titles(see video link for full sketch)
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
December 4, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Books with honest titles(see video link for full sketch)
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
What would your book be titled?
My WIP would be: A Dark and Stormy Night when a Lady Burglar and a Miller's Daughter's Fall in Love and Bury Several White Men Who Was Mildly Inconvenient to Their Existence
youtu.be/lp3oW8_jf2I?...
Quick PSA for anyone still considering getting a copy direct from me of Lilje Damselfly for a Christmas present!
Sprayed edge copies do of course arrive with art, hand stamped signature, bookmarks and even a bonus Barry reading sticker.
Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
Sprayed edge copies do of course arrive with art, hand stamped signature, bookmarks and even a bonus Barry reading sticker.
Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
December 4, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Quick PSA for anyone still considering getting a copy direct from me of Lilje Damselfly for a Christmas present!
Sprayed edge copies do of course arrive with art, hand stamped signature, bookmarks and even a bonus Barry reading sticker.
Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
Sprayed edge copies do of course arrive with art, hand stamped signature, bookmarks and even a bonus Barry reading sticker.
Nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
Join us this Saturday as we talk about my favourite read this year!
Hey #booksky, Willow Wraith Press' Indie Book Club is going to be doing a special Saturday livestream for our November read.
Come join us as we chat with @cblansdell.bsky.social about Far Removed on 12/6 at 1pm EST/12pm CST!
Come join us as we chat with @cblansdell.bsky.social about Far Removed on 12/6 at 1pm EST/12pm CST!
December 3, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Join us this Saturday as we talk about my favourite read this year!
I'm not finished drafting my gothic historical fantasy about a fire sprite who possesses a lady burglar to charm a miller's daughter but I'm already gathering cover inspiration. It's been a while since I last saw blue skies at dawn and today the sunrise made this old oak tree look aflame!
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 AM
I'm not finished drafting my gothic historical fantasy about a fire sprite who possesses a lady burglar to charm a miller's daughter but I'm already gathering cover inspiration. It's been a while since I last saw blue skies at dawn and today the sunrise made this old oak tree look aflame!
If you buy my books via my website, Barry helps package them up(yes, even the drop-shipped ones as they still get merch and bookplates sent straight form me)
So, why aren't you buying my books via my website? 🧐
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
So, why aren't you buying my books via my website? 🧐
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
December 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
If you buy my books via my website, Barry helps package them up(yes, even the drop-shipped ones as they still get merch and bookplates sent straight form me)
So, why aren't you buying my books via my website? 🧐
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
So, why aren't you buying my books via my website? 🧐
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
It's December, which means I have another list of indie book releases for you!
Today's a little busy, so I will tag the authors on the list later. For now, you can check out the full post on my blog: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
Today's a little busy, so I will tag the authors on the list later. For now, you can check out the full post on my blog: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
December 1, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It's December, which means I have another list of indie book releases for you!
Today's a little busy, so I will tag the authors on the list later. For now, you can check out the full post on my blog: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
Today's a little busy, so I will tag the authors on the list later. For now, you can check out the full post on my blog: ajcalvin.net/the-indie-au...
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
#booksky Took me 1.5hrs to film this damn thing, so please watch 😅😅😅
Anyway, starting a new Indie Book Rec series of mini reviews, first up is my new fave:
The Severing Son by @vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7E5...
Anyway, starting a new Indie Book Rec series of mini reviews, first up is my new fave:
The Severing Son by @vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7E5...
The Severing Son by Vaughn Roycroft
YouTube video by Willow Wraith Press
www.youtube.com
December 1, 2025 at 7:24 PM
#booksky Took me 1.5hrs to film this damn thing, so please watch 😅😅😅
Anyway, starting a new Indie Book Rec series of mini reviews, first up is my new fave:
The Severing Son by @vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7E5...
Anyway, starting a new Indie Book Rec series of mini reviews, first up is my new fave:
The Severing Son by @vaughnroycroft.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7E5...
How was everyone's month? Mine was pretty grim but thanks to 2 books sold direct on my site, it wasn't my worst month and that's really all I hope for.
November 30, 2025 at 9:20 PM
How was everyone's month? Mine was pretty grim but thanks to 2 books sold direct on my site, it wasn't my worst month and that's really all I hope for.
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
"There was so much to learn about women, and so little time."
🪐Terra Flux🪐
A mechanical lesbian sci-fi novella about the exploration of planets & women
🤖Robofuckers need apply 🤖
MURDERBOT
X
THE MACHINE MANDATE
X
PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT
danifinn.itch.io/terra-flux
books2read.com/b/boQL2L
🪐Terra Flux🪐
A mechanical lesbian sci-fi novella about the exploration of planets & women
🤖Robofuckers need apply 🤖
MURDERBOT
X
THE MACHINE MANDATE
X
PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT
danifinn.itch.io/terra-flux
books2read.com/b/boQL2L
November 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
"There was so much to learn about women, and so little time."
🪐Terra Flux🪐
A mechanical lesbian sci-fi novella about the exploration of planets & women
🤖Robofuckers need apply 🤖
MURDERBOT
X
THE MACHINE MANDATE
X
PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT
danifinn.itch.io/terra-flux
books2read.com/b/boQL2L
🪐Terra Flux🪐
A mechanical lesbian sci-fi novella about the exploration of planets & women
🤖Robofuckers need apply 🤖
MURDERBOT
X
THE MACHINE MANDATE
X
PSALM FOR THE WILD BUILT
danifinn.itch.io/terra-flux
books2read.com/b/boQL2L
I've made a start on a new cover! The Turbulent Appearance of Brise Collier isn't releasing for another year but I can only draw for short periods atm as my hands start hurting pretty quickly so I've made an early start 😅
Here's Tart the family cat, he's on the backcover 🐈
No genAI in THIS house 🛑
Here's Tart the family cat, he's on the backcover 🐈
No genAI in THIS house 🛑
November 29, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I've made a start on a new cover! The Turbulent Appearance of Brise Collier isn't releasing for another year but I can only draw for short periods atm as my hands start hurting pretty quickly so I've made an early start 😅
Here's Tart the family cat, he's on the backcover 🐈
No genAI in THIS house 🛑
Here's Tart the family cat, he's on the backcover 🐈
No genAI in THIS house 🛑
Saturday mornings are for watching snake discovery with Barry 😅
(It's the only channel he'll watch with me)
(It's the only channel he'll watch with me)
November 29, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Saturday mornings are for watching snake discovery with Barry 😅
(It's the only channel he'll watch with me)
(It's the only channel he'll watch with me)
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
Happy Black Friday, y'all! #booksky
With the holidays in full-swing, the WWP Indie Book Club has decided to forgo the usual poll to determine our next read.
We will read the novella Coward by @ayrtonmsilva.bsky.social in December!
Our January 2026 read will be ShadowBane by Cal Logan!
With the holidays in full-swing, the WWP Indie Book Club has decided to forgo the usual poll to determine our next read.
We will read the novella Coward by @ayrtonmsilva.bsky.social in December!
Our January 2026 read will be ShadowBane by Cal Logan!
November 28, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Happy Black Friday, y'all! #booksky
With the holidays in full-swing, the WWP Indie Book Club has decided to forgo the usual poll to determine our next read.
We will read the novella Coward by @ayrtonmsilva.bsky.social in December!
Our January 2026 read will be ShadowBane by Cal Logan!
With the holidays in full-swing, the WWP Indie Book Club has decided to forgo the usual poll to determine our next read.
We will read the novella Coward by @ayrtonmsilva.bsky.social in December!
Our January 2026 read will be ShadowBane by Cal Logan!
Trying to hit your book goal for the year?
I have a 200 page novel that's perfect for a cosy and flowery read before the end of the year.
Available in KU or as a beautiful paperback/hardback. You can even get sprayed edges direct from me!
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop/
I have a 200 page novel that's perfect for a cosy and flowery read before the end of the year.
Available in KU or as a beautiful paperback/hardback. You can even get sprayed edges direct from me!
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop/
November 28, 2025 at 11:55 AM
Trying to hit your book goal for the year?
I have a 200 page novel that's perfect for a cosy and flowery read before the end of the year.
Available in KU or as a beautiful paperback/hardback. You can even get sprayed edges direct from me!
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop/
I have a 200 page novel that's perfect for a cosy and flowery read before the end of the year.
Available in KU or as a beautiful paperback/hardback. You can even get sprayed edges direct from me!
nataliekelda.co.uk/shop/
Reposted by Natalie Kelda
I have a cover reveal for you all today!
Check out the cover for CB Lansdell's interactive/choose-your-own-adventure piece that will be part of the Unearthed Stories app on December 5!
fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...
@cblansdell.bsky.social
Check out the cover for CB Lansdell's interactive/choose-your-own-adventure piece that will be part of the Unearthed Stories app on December 5!
fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...
@cblansdell.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I have a cover reveal for you all today!
Check out the cover for CB Lansdell's interactive/choose-your-own-adventure piece that will be part of the Unearthed Stories app on December 5!
fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...
@cblansdell.bsky.social
Check out the cover for CB Lansdell's interactive/choose-your-own-adventure piece that will be part of the Unearthed Stories app on December 5!
fanfiaddict.com/cover-reveal...
@cblansdell.bsky.social
I'm so excited for this interactive story that lands on December 5th!
November 26, 2025 at 9:15 PM
I'm so excited for this interactive story that lands on December 5th!