Hi, I’m Regina Bergen — an independent, multi-genre author writing everything from small-town rom-coms and cozy holiday stories to poetry, middle-grade fiction, dark fantasy, and myth-inspired re-imaginings.

Right now, I’m building toward the launch of Horseman Rising, my dark, atmospheric Sleepy Hollow reimagining filled with autumn woods, old legends, haunted history, dangerous magic, and a Horseman who may not be the thing we should fear most.

I considered doing a Kickstarter, but I know myself well enough to know that a full campaign would likely overwhelm me. Instead, I’m creating this simple, low-pressure launch fund to help cover the very real costs of bringing this book into the world: advertising, ARCs, author copies, event space, event materials, signage, spooky swag, giveaways, and local promotion.

What I’m trying to create is bigger than one book launch. I’m building a sustainable indie author career, a growing community of readers, and bookish events that feel warm, weird, welcoming, emotional, chaotic, and memorable — the kind of spaces where stories feel alive and readers feel like they’re part of the magic.

Every bit of support helps me keep creating, keep showing up, and keep building this little bookish world one story, one signing table, one reader, and one slightly feral author moment at a time.

Every little bit of support helps bring Horseman Rising out of the Hollow and into readers’ hands. Contributions support advertising, ARCs, author copies, event materials, signage, spooky swag, giveaways, and local promotional expenses.

Suggested support levels:

$5 — Toss a Coin into the Hollow

My heartfelt thanks.

$15 — Feed the Horses

Helps fund launch materials, ads, and swag.

$25 — Light the Lantern *

Includes a thank-you mention on my author socials.

$50 — Wake the Hollow *

Includes a social thank-you and your name displayed at the launch party.

$100 — Founding Rider *

Includes a social thank-you, launch party recognition, and name inclusion on a special thank-you page in the book if received before final print upload.

* $25+ Supporters may be listed by name, initials, business name, or remain anonymous. Just leave a note with how you’d like to be credited.

Any amount is deeply appreciated, and there is zero pressure. Every contribution helps bring the Horseman out of the Hollow. THANK YOU!

— Regina Bergen

Author of Horseman Rising, The Garden of the Fall, the Small Town Dirt series, and more

P.S. You can PRE-ORDER the ebook here: https://amzn.to/4xDIRA3