Muse Publications

08/05/2025

It's a big day at Muse Publications! An unboxing video for the first softcover book proofs of the Once Upon a Gothic book series, coming the fall on Kickstarter, which features original retellings of Dracula, Northanger Abbey The Phantom of the Opera, and Frankenstein. The series is designed by me and edited by Heather Webb. (Psst! For first dibs, make sure to follow the campaign on Kickstarter.)

07/27/2025

🎃🕯️ *Spooky season is creeping in … and we have the perfect giveaway for your autumn reading list!* 🕯️🎃

The Once Upon a Gothic book series launches on Kickstarter this fall—but you can win an early set ahead of publication! Enter the Once Upon a Gothic Sweepstakes for a chance to win a complete signed softcover set of four hauntingly beautiful gothic retellings by four bestselling and critically acclaimed authors:

🦇 The Last Bride: A Novel of Dracula by Paulette Kennedy
🏰 The Heiress of Northanger Abbey by Nancy Bilyeau
🎭 The Phantom's Apprentice by Heather Webb
⚡ Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr

Each book includes the original novels by Jane Austen, Mary Shelley, Bram Stoker, and Gaston Leroux in a cleverly designed dual book format ... all the better for reading by candlelight on a stormy night. Perfect for fans of gothic fiction, dark romance, and timeless tales with a twist!

Enter below or by visiting tinyurl.com/OUAGsweepstakes — and good luck to all who enter!

The small print: Giveaway ends September 1, 2025. US only.

07/20/2025

Our latest Kickstarter is in prelaunch! Follow it here:

Dracula, Frankenstein, Northanger Abbey, & Phantom of the Opera retellings by 4 bestselling authors. Packaged with the original novels.

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween! I'm delighted to announce that UNNATURAL CREATURES, my award-winning novel of the Frankenstein Women, is a BookBub deal on all ebook platforms in the US—nab it while you can! As always link in comments.

10/06/2024

I've set up a YouTube channel for Tarot for Storytellers to share content from it. Here's a short video I created about the first reason for writer's block—and how to deal with it using the tarot and other techniques. Hope you find it helpful!
https://youtu.be/3Xs-vPXykNQ

05/25/2024

Last night, the TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS Kickstarter came to a very successful end, thanks to 418 generous backers who contributed a grand total of $18,397—We are so grateful to everyone who supported it! Now we're onto the next phase of production: fulfillment. 🙂 We can't wait to get TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS out into the world!

BTW, if you missed the Kickstarter, a limited number of TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS books and the Workbook are still available for purchase through Kickstarter for a limited period of time. So, if you or someone you know would like to purchase a last minute copy, nab them while you can!

05/14/2024

A Week One TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS Kickstarter update: We’ve nearly to $10k/250 backers, which is when the next Stretch Reward unlocks. (Thank you to all who’ve already backed!) I should mention that, in addition to the e-book, softcover, and hardcover formats, you can also purchase TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS bundled with a companion workbook, my other books, tarot decks, and virtual experiences. There’s even a few copies available of the autographed edition of the Goddess Tarot 25th Anniversary book; the set includes a Goddess Tarot deck with a special edition 25th anniversary edition tarot card and is not available anywhere else. If you've never purchased a book on Kickstarter, it's really easy and fast. Plus you get to enjoy TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS months ahead of everyone else. :-D

As always, Kickstarter link in first comment and in bio—and thank you!

05/10/2024

Quick reminder: It's the final three hours for Early Bird discounts on the e-book, softcover, and hardcover of TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS, which ends tonight at midnight ET. Nab them while you can! As always, link in first comment and in bio—and huge bouquets of gratitude to everyone who's already backed. I've been thrilled by the response and oh-so-grateful!

05/08/2024

First off, a very hearty THANK YOU!! to everyone who backed TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS: A Modern Guide for Writers on Kickstarter already. We're about 36 hours in—and I'm delighted to report that we've crossed the $5k mark with 134 backers (amazing!). Even better: we're close to reaching our first Stretch Reward goal of 150 backers, which will unlock an AMA about publishing via the magic of Zoom. In it, I'll spill the tea on anything you'd like to know about agents, editors, traditional publishing, going indie, and more.

If you haven't yet backed and need more enticement, we've Early Bird discounts on the e-book, softcover, and hardcover editions thru midnight ET tomorrow/Thursday, May 9th. Plus they come packaged with Kickstarter exclusive extras . . . and my deepest gratitude. Want to know more? As always, link in first comment and in bio—and thank you again!

04/19/2024

For my , here's a sneak peek at the book prototypes for TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS: A Modern Guide for Writers and Other Creatives. It's always so exciting when prototypes arrive from the printer—one step closer to the launch on Kickstarter, which will occur sooner rather than later this spring. ;-)

TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS will be available in hardcover, softcover, and ebook editions. Plus look at that nice oversized format! The interior measures 7x10", to make it as user-friendly as possible. (In comparison, most trade softcovers are 5.5 x 8.5"; trade hardcovers are 6x9".) While the book will eventually be sold on retail sites, Kickstarter backers get first dibs on the books much earlier, along with exclusive perks and bundles that won't be available anywhere else.

Want to be alerted when TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS goes live on Kickstarter? As always, link in bio. Alternately, subscribe to my very occasional author newsletter at KrisWaldherrbooks.com—and thanks for letting me enthuse. It's always so exciting when a new book begins to take physical form!

04/05/2024

I've been very nose-to-the-grindstone these days as I grow closer to launching TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS on Kickstarter. I have a tentative launch date set, if all continues as it has. My task du jour: setting up prototype books for printing. (Yes, I'm that far along, in terms of progress.) The interior design is looking really lovely, I think, and I'm adoring the larger 7x10" trim size for this book. As for the cover, I'm excited to see it in print form so I can tweak as needed. I'll be getting prototypes of the softcover and hardcover editions. (Once a book designer, always a book designer.)

If you'd like to be notified when the Kickstarter campaign goes live, link in first comment and in bio. While the book will eventually be sold on retail sites, Kickstarter backers get first dibs on the books months earlier, along with exclusive perks and bundles that won't be available anywhere else. (Don't want to follow on Kickstarter but still want a heads up when the campaign goes live? Subscribe to my very occasional author newsletter at KrisWaldherrbooks.com.)

That's the latest—and back to the grindstone for me. Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm and support. Here's to leading a more magical and creative life! ❤️

03/20/2024

A quick update on TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS, aka my upcoming Kickstarter. As you can see from the photo, I've moved onto designing the interior of the book—don't the sample pages look pretty? The print version of the book will measure 7x10". This is the same size as THE GODDESS TAROT WORKBOOK, which is larger than the average trade paperback of 5.5 x 8.5". So, progress!! The book will be available in paperback, ebook, and a limited number of autographed hardcovers. If all continues to go as planned, we're on schedule to launch later this spring, cross fingers.

If you'd like to be notified when TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS goes live on Kickstarter, the best thing to do is follow the campaign on Kickstarter (link in first comment). Alternately, you can subscribe to my very occasional newsletter on my author site (link in bio).

In case you missed it, TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS: A Modern Guide for Writers and Other Creatives distills everything I've been teaching in my Tarot for Writers and Creatives workshops and classes over the past few years into one juicy, comprehensive book. TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS utilizes exclusive tarot exercises, empowering writing prompts, original card spreads, and insights honed during my thirty-plus years as a tarot reader, author, artist, and teacher. Though fiction writers will get a lot out of it, the book is intended for anyone with a story to tell, whether they be a novelist, screenwriter, memoir writer—or someone just starting your creative journey. It is my hope that TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS will help you access the intuitive wisdom of the tarot, as well as discover new ways to connect with your own personal narrative.

Advance praise for TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS:

"What Kris Waldherr has done here is storytelling magic. Her inventive application of card spreads demonstrates not just a mastery of tarot, but of writing processes . . . TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS is a must for any author struggling with metal blocks or confusion, for anyone searching for unexpected inspiration and guidance. Kris's methods take brainstorming to another dimension. Here—finally—is an approachable resource, grounded in experience and expertise, on connecting with the creative spirit! Because of Kris, a box of tarot cards has a permanent place on my writing desk."
—LAUREN J. A. BEAR, author of Medusa’s Sisters

"Kris Waldherr has crafted a remarkable resource in TAROT FOR STORYTELLERS. It moves beyond the practical mechanics of storytelling and uses tarot to invoke the muse, open the heart and spark fresh ideas. This stunning creative resource belongs on every author, writer, and tarot reader's desk."
—SASHA GRAHAM, author of 365 Tarot Spreads and Dark Wood Tarot

That's the latest here!! Any questions or thoughts, feel free to plop them in the comments below.