About the author

Nat Bickel

Nat Bickel is an energetic storyteller and PR specialist who aims to move people to action with her words. She has a bachelor's in communications&nbsp;with bylines in the&nbsp;LA Times,&nbsp;Glamour,&nbsp;Darling Magazine, and more. She’s also the&nbsp;author&nbsp;of the children’s books,&nbsp;The Christmas Clue&nbsp;and&nbsp;The Volcano No One Could See.&nbsp;Through her journalism experience, Nat has interviewed celebrities, worked with musical artists, and reported on current trends and events—thus, creating a base for the main character in her debut novel, The Catalyst. She crafted this story in hopes that others would experience every raw, unsuspecting, sensational, and terrifying emotion surrounding falling in love. When she's not writing, you can find her taking film photos, pressing flowers, or blazing new trails with her husband.&nbsp;<br><br>​​​​​​​@natmosfear |&nbsp;natmosfear.com<br><br>Praise for <em>The Catalyst</em>:<br><br>"An <strong>instantly captivating</strong>, fun story that takes you on a magical journey filled with mystery, romance, and dream chasing. From <strong>pop culture references to self-growth and girl power themes</strong>, readers are treated to a story that equally entertains and inspires."<br>—JOELLE SPERANZA, author of <em>The Comeback Tour</em><br><br>"<strong>Prepare to have your heart stolen</strong> by this unforgettable tale of love, growth, and self-discovery. <em>The Catalyst</em> captures the essence of what it means to fall in love in today's world <strong>with characters so relatable they feel like old friends</strong>. Natalie masterfully weaves together moments of joy, confusion, triumph, and inner peace to create a story that resonates long after the last page. This novel is <strong>a must-read for anyone who believes in the transformative power of love</strong>!"<br>—LAUREN ANDERSON, journalist &amp; shopping editor for <em>Woman's World</em><br><br>"<em>The Catalyst</em> is <strong>a mesmerizing tale </strong>of love and self-discovery set against the <strong>enchanting backdrop of the Blue Ridge Mountains</strong>. It masterfully intertwines magical realism with a <strong>poignant love story</strong>, and I was captivated by Kelynn's journey of desires and the mysterious force Clayton brings into her life."<br>—KAYTI CHRISTIAN, writer, editor, and author of <em>Feelings Not Aside </em>substack<br><br>"A <strong>powerful</strong>, honest take on the terrifying,<strong> radical nature of love</strong>."<br>—JENNIFER BROWN, author of the award-winning young adult novel,<em> The Hate List</em><br><br>​​​​​​​<br>