The official release day is April 7th, but I wanted to send you this newsletter a little early since our tour begins before then and there’s still time to preorder to receive the special preorder gift. Preorder now and if you’re 13+ and in the US, submit your receipt here. See the form for eligibility and details.

What is THE ESCAPE GAME about?

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show's trickiest escape rooms. There's Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high in this competition, they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of who killed Alicia Angelos?

Still need some convincing?

Check out teasers for both the print and audio versions here.

Tamara and I are so excited to get on the road for what we know will be an amazing twelve city (!) tour for THE ESCAPE GAME and hope you’ll join us.

Note: events are ticketed so make sure to reserve your spot.

See the official tour site for tickets and information.

We can’t wait to see you on tour.

Until then, much love,

Marissa

It’s been a minute but I have so much to share!

THE ESCAPE GAME, co-written with Tamara Moss, comes out April 7th, but is available for preorder now!

If you’re 13+ and in the US, there is a preorder campaign to receive a deluxe book light. See here to submit your receipt and for all the details.

The tour for THE ESCAPE GAME has just been announced! Tamara and I are so excited and can’t wait to meet you at one of our stops! Note: events are ticketed so make sure to reserve your spot.

See the official tour site for tickets and information.

We can’t wait to see you!

THE ESCAPE GAME is getting some great buzz:

Thank you to all of you who have reviewed it already! Reviews help get the word out about new books. For those of you in the US who are looking to snag an early copy, there’s a Goodreads giveaway on now (but hurry, it ends February 26th).

Speaking of escapes, if you’re looking for an amazing European trip this fall, there are two spots left in my Trovatrip tour to Italy in October.

About This Trip

Ciao, Book Lovers! Let’s go on an adventure to Southern Italy, one of the settings that has inspired by upcoming Puss in Boots fairy tale retelling. We’ll begin our 7-day adventure in the charming coastal town of Sorrento, where we’ll enjoy some of the best food in the world. Throughout the week, we’ll take a ferry to the picturesque island of Capri, explore the iconic ruins of Pompeii, and visit calendar-worthy towns on the Amalfi Coast. On our last day together, the writers in the group are welcome to join me for a some inspired writing time together. This is sure to be an unforgettable trip for us all!

Check out the site for more info and to reserve your spot.

And if you’d like a closer-to-home escape while you’re waiting for THE ESCAPE GAME, now’s the perfect time to grab yourself a copy of the INSTANT KARMA ebook that’s on sale at all retailers for the rest of this month.

Oh! Amid all this amazing news, I almost forgot to tell you about the HEARTLESS Deluxe Edition that’s coming in November. This special edition celebrating the 10 year anniversary of HEARTLESS features:

🖤New case design with a foil stamp⁣
💔Designed edges⁣
🖤A letter from me
💔The recipe for Cath's lemon tart⁣
🖤Lyrics to my favorite song from "Heartless, the Musical"⁣
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You won't want to miss this gorgeous new edition of the untold story of the Queen of Hearts.⁣

Whew, I know that was a lot! Thank you for making it to the end of this jam-packed newsletter!

Much love,

Marissa

For those of you looking to gift some bookish merch, The Happy Writer Etsy shop is on sale - save 25% off everything through the holidays!

It’s officially the beginning of the holiday season, so what better time to launch a giveaway! Joanne Levy (my assistant and co-writer for LET IT GLOW) and I are giving away prize packs featuring LET IT GLOW, swag, and copies of our recent books.

THE PRIZES:

- 2 prize packs, each containing: LET IT GLOW + THE HOUSE SAPHIR, ALL THE THINGS WE FOUND, WE COULD BE MAGIC, and BIRD BRAIN + swag (One will be awarded in the US, the other in Canada)

- 10 swag packs (open internationally)

TO ENTER:
- Follow each of us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marissameyerauthor/ and https://www.instagram.com/joanne_levy_/
- Fill out the Google form
- One entry per person, please! Duplicates will not be counted. This giveaway ends Sunday, December 7 at 11:59 pm PST.

Good luck!

What’s next? THE ESCAPE GAME, co-written with Tamara Moss comes out in April but is available for preorder now! Tour and preorder details to come but make sure to save those receipts.

An unforgettable YA murder mystery set in an escape-room themed game show, by Marissa Meyer, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, and Tamara Moss, rising star and acclaimed author of Lintang series.

It’s all fun and games until someone ends up dead.

Six months ago, season four of The Escape Game ended in horror when contestant Alicia Angelos was found murdered on set.

Now season five is underway, and new contestants are ready to put their skills to the test solving the show’s trickiest escape rooms. There’s Adi, the cryptographer; Carter, the math whiz; Beck, the wannabe game master, and . . . Sierra Angelos, the girl who got away with her sister’s murder. Or so everyone believes.

But Sierra’s not just here to win. She’s here for justice.

When the contestants begin uncovering clues that hint at the identity of Alicia’s true killer, it becomes clear that the stakes aren’t high in this competition, they’re deadly. If these teens want to win—and survive—the game, they must solve the biggest mystery of who killed Alicia Angelos?

Wishing you a bookish and joyful holiday season no matter what you celebrate.

Much love,
Marissa

Bluebeard as it’s never been told before—a thrilling romantasy and murder mystery.

Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think. She and her sister have maintained the family business, eking out a paltry living by selling bogus spells to gullible buyers and conducting tours of the infamous mansion where the first of the Saphir murders took place.

Mallory is a self-proclaimed expert on Count Bastien Saphir—otherwise known as Monsieur Le Bleu—who brutally killed three of his wives more than a century ago. But she never expected to meet Bastien’s great-great grandson and heir to the Saphir estate. Armand is handsome, wealthy, and convinced that the Fontaine Sisters are as talented as they claim. The perfect mark. When he offers Mallory a large sum of money to rid his ancestral home of Le Bleu’s ghost, she can’t resist. A paid vacation at Armand’s country manor? It’s practically a dream come true, never mind the ghosts of murdered wives and the monsters that are as common as household pests.

But when murder again comes to the House Saphir, Mallory finds herself at the center of the investigation—and she is almost certain the killer is mortal. If she has any hope of cashing in on the payment she was promised, she’ll have to solve the murder and banish the ghost, all while upholding the illusion of witchcraft.

But that all sounds relatively easy compared to her biggest learning to trust her heart. Especially when the person her heart wants the most might be a murderer himself.

Get your copy from my Bookshop.org store or wherever you get your books.

THE HOUSE SAPHIR TOUR!

I’m on tour! It may not be too late to see me. Go to the linktree to find all the tour stop info and to get your tickets.

I’ll also be at YALLfest, November 14 & 15. Check out the site for the full lineup and details.

Much gratitude to those of you who have already read and reviewed THE HOUSE SAPHIR! If you enjoy the book, please consider reviewing it at retailer sites and at Goodreads - it helps others find my books.

Hope to see you soon!

Marissa

Have you seen the special editions? Preorder yours at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, or, for my Canadian friends, Indigo.

There’s also an Indie Bookstore campaign to get a collectible enamel pin! Participating stores are below but make sure to contact your local shop to make sure they still have pins available when you order.

Of course, special editions and copies from indie bookstores all qualify for the preorder sweepstakes. What is this sweepstakes?

If you preorder the hardcover of THE HOUSE SAPHIR from any US or Canadian retailer and submit your receipt using this form, @FierceReads will send you an art print of Mallory and Armand, illustrated by @dalooch__!

But that’s not all!! One lucky reader will also win a box of prizes curated by me! All of the items in the box have something to do with THE HOUSE SAPHIR. Pop over to my Instagram feed for the prize reveals but here are a few highlights.

Campaign is for US & CAN only, ends 11/3 - see the form for more details and the official rules.

If you don’t have a local indie bookstore, you can order via my Bookshop.org store or wherever else you get your books. More buy links here.

Can’t wait to start reading THE HOUSE SAPHIR? Read the first two chapters here. Look for the ‘read excerpt’ button under the cover image.

For those of you who prefer audiobooks, Rebecca Soler is back to narrate! Here’s a teaser of the first two chapters. Happy listening!

THE HOUSE SAPHIR TOUR!

I’m so excited to be hitting the road soon to celebrate the release of my latest fairy tale retelling! I hope you can join me along the way. (And if you buy a copy of the book as part of your event ticket, it counts for the preorder sweepstakes, so make sure you also fill out the form!)

Go to the linktree to find all the tour stop info and to get your tickets.

I’ll also be at YALLfest, November 14 & 15. Check out the site for the full lineup and details.

I hope to see you soon!

Much love,

Marissa

First, take a look at these special editions! Aren’t they gorgeous? Get yours at Barnes & Noble, Walmart, or, for my Canadian friends, Indigo.

Just announced! There’s also an Indie Bookstore campaign to get a collectible enamel pin! Make sure to contact your local indie bookstore to make sure they will have the pin when you order.

Of course, these special editions/options all qualify for the preorder sweepstakes.

If you prefer to order online, you can order via my Bookshop.org store or wherever else you get your books. More buy links here.

Preorder sweepstakes details: If you preorder the hardcover of THE HOUSE SAPHIR from any US or Canadian retailer and submit your receipt using this form, @FierceReads will send you an art print of Mallory and Armand, illustrated by @dalooch__!

But that’s not all!! One lucky reader will also win a box of prizes curated by me! All of the items in the box have something to do with THE HOUSE SAPHIR and I’ll be revealing each item and sharing how it connects to the story over the coming weeks, so stay tuned to my Instagram feed for reveals!

Campaign is for US & CAN only, ends 11/3 - see the form for more details and the official rules.

Can’t wait to start reading THE HOUSE SAPHIR? Read the first two chapters here. Look for the ‘read excerpt’ button under the cover image.

For those of you who prefer audiobooks, Rebecca Soler is back to narrate! Here’s a teaser of the first two chapters. Happy listening!

THE HOUSE SAPHIR TOUR!

I’m so excited to be hitting the road soon to celebrate the release of my latest fairy tale retelling! I hope you can join me along the way. (And if you buy a copy of the book as part of your event ticket, it counts for the preorder sweepstakes, so make sure you also fill out the form!)

Go to the linktree to find all the tour stop info and to get your tickets.

I’ll also be at YALLfest, November 14 & 15. Check out the site for the full lineup and details.

I hope to see you on tour!

Marissa

Speaking of reviews, I’m so thrilled to share that Kirkus even gave THE HOUSE SAPHIR a star! You can read the whole review via this link but here are the highlights:

The official blurb:

Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think. She and her sister have maintained the family business, eking out a paltry living by selling bogus spells to gullible buyers and conducting tours of the infamous mansion where the first of the Saphir murders took place.

Mallory is a self-proclaimed expert on Count Bastien Saphir - otherwise known as Monsieur Le Bleu - who brutally killed three of his wives more than a century ago. But she never expected to meet Bastien's great-grandson and heir to the Saphir estate. Armand is handsome, wealthy, and convinced that the Fontaine Sisters are as talented as they claim. The perfect mark. When he offers Mallory a large sum of money to rid his ancestral home of Le Bleu's ghost, she can’t resist. A paid vacation at Armand’s country manor? It’s practically a dream come true, never mind the ghosts of murdered wives and the monsters that are as common as household pests.

But when murder again comes to the House Saphir, Mallory finds herself at the center of the investigation―and she is almost certain the killer is mortal. If she has any hope of cashing in on the payment she was promised, she’ll have to solve the murder and banish the ghost, all while upholding the illusion of witchcraft.

But that all sounds relatively easy compared to her biggest challenge: learning to trust her heart. Especially when the person her heart wants the most might be a murderer himself.

THE HOUSE SAPHIR comes out November 4, but you can preorder your copy now at my store at Bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.

Don’t forget to keep those receipts - preorder campaign info coming soon. Tour info to come as well, so stay tuned!

New books mean new merch! I hope you’ll check out the new items at my Etsy shop. From stickers, to wearables, find your official Marissa Meyer and The Happy Writer merch here.

Until next time, much love,

Marissa

• An adorable scrunchie set inspired by the book

• An exclusive digital sneak peek of THE HOUSE SAPHIR (my next fairy tale retelling, coming out this fall!)

BUT HURRY! This campaign closes TOMORROW, June 2 at 11:59pm ET.

A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true.

There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well… thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn't fit the park's idea of a princess.

Given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after. . . without getting herself fired in the process.

With art by Joelle Murray, the wonder of Sommerland comes to life with charming characters and whimsical backdrops. We Could Be Magic is a perfect read for anyone looking to get swept away by a sparkly summer romance.

How to get your swag:

1. Preorder your copy via my Bookshop.org store (or wherever you normally purchase your books).

2. Submit your receipt here. US/Canada only. See link for full details.

See you on tour! Make sure you check out the special tour linktree for individual event details and ticketing.

Do you follow me on Instagram? If you don’t yet, you’re going to want to as there will be a rom-com giveaway featuring WITH A LITTLE MAGIC, INSTANT KARMA, and WITH A LITTLE LUCK. Coming soon for my Instagram followers.

Until next time, happy reading and I can’t wait to see many of you on the WE COULD BE MAGIC tour!

With love,

Marissa

There is a preorder campaign going on now for readers in the US and Canada. Preorder your copy and upload your receipt to receive these special items below:

• An adorable scrunchie set inspired by the book

• An exclusive digital sneak peek of THE HOUSE SAPHIR (my next fairy tale retelling, coming out this fall!)

A swoon-worthy young adult graphic novel about a girl's summer job at a theme park from #1 New York Times bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

When Tabitha Laurie was growing up, a visit to Sommerland saved her belief in true love, even as her parents’ marriage was falling apart. Now she’s landed her dream job at the theme park’s prestigious summer program, where she can make magical memories for other kids, guests, and superfans just like her. All she has to do is audition for one of the coveted princess roles, and soon her dreams will come true.

There’s just one problem. The heroes and heroines at Sommerland are all, well… thin. And no matter how much Tabi lives for the magic, she simply doesn't fit the park's idea of a princess.

Given a not-so-regal position at a nacho food stand instead, Tabi is going to need the support of new friends, a new crush, and a whole lot of magic if she’s going to devise her own happily ever after. . . without getting herself fired in the process.

With art by Joelle Murray, the wonder of Sommerland comes to life with charming characters and whimsical backdrops. We Could Be Magic is a perfect read for anyone looking to get swept away by a sparkly summer romance.

How to get your swag:

1. Preorder your copy via my Bookshop.org store (or wherever you normally purchase your books).

2. Submit your receipt here. US/Canada only. See link for full details.

I’m going on tour and hope to see you!

See the special tour linktree for individual event details and ticketing.

I know many of you are anxiously awaiting THE HOUSE SAPHIR. Not only is there an exclusive sneak peek coming for those who preorder WE COULD BE MAGIC, but other giveaways are coming, including a romance inspired one over on Instagram, so make sure you follow me to get the latest.

THE HOUSE SAPHIR comes out November 4, but you can add it to Goodreads now and preorder your copy from my store at Bookshop.org (or wherever you get your books). Don’t forget to keep those receipts *hint, hint*.

Until next time, happy reading and I hope to see you soon on the WE COULD BE MAGIC tour!

With love,

Marissa

Mallory Fontaine is a fraud. Though she comes from a long line of witches, the only magic she possesses is the ability to see ghosts, which is rarely as useful as one would think. She and her sister have maintained the family business, eking out a paltry living by selling bogus spells to gullible buyers and conducting tours of the infamous mansion where the first of the Saphir murders took place.

Mallory is a self-proclaimed expert on Count Bastien Saphir - otherwise known as Monsieur Le Bleu - who brutally killed three of his wives more than a century ago. But she never expected to meet Bastien's great-grandson and heir to the Saphir estate. Armand is handsome, wealthy, and convinced that the Fontaine Sisters are as talented as they claim. The perfect mark. When he offers Mallory a large sum of money to rid his ancestral home of Le Bleu's ghost, she can’t resist. A paid vacation at Armand’s country manor? It’s practically a dream come true, never mind the ghosts of murdered wives and the monsters that are as common as household pests.

But when murder again comes to the House Saphir, Mallory finds herself at the center of the investigation―and she is almost certain the killer is mortal. If she has any hope of cashing in on the payment she was promised, she’ll have to solve the murder and banish the ghost, all while upholding the illusion of witchcraft.

But that all sounds relatively easy compared to her biggest challenge: learning to trust her heart. Especially when the person her heart wants the most might be a murderer himself.

And voila, the cover:

Don’t you love it?

Artist: Andrew Davis @andrewdavis_designs

Cover design: Rich Deas @richdeas

THE HOUSE SAPHIR comes out November 4, but you can preorder your copy now at my store at Bookshop.org or wherever you get your books. Don’t forget to keep those receipts *hint, hint*.

While you’re book shopping, if you haven’t picked up the HEARTLESS ebook, now’s a great time - it’s on sale all month. In other great news, Bookshop.org (that supports indie bookstores) now has ebooks so you can grab your copy there.

Speaking of sales, everything at my Etsy shop is 25% off for all of February. From stickers, to wearables, find your official Marissa Meyer and The Happy Writer merch here.

It’s been a couple of weeks since THE HAPPY WRITER, Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond came out and I couldn’t be more grateful for the amazing feedback my first non-fiction book has already received. This book is so personal for me and encompasses everything I try to practice in my own writing life, so finding that it’s resonating with readers is so validating.

Thank you for reading and sharing your feelings on social media and in reviews!

Here are a couple of review snippets from Goodreads:

An incredible exploration of the writing world unfolds here, covering everything from imposter syndrome to query letters and much more. Marissa transitions seamlessly between topics, keeping the flow engaging. I was captivated from beginning to end, and her narration in the audiobook added an even more uplifting vibe to the experience. Being a happy writer encompasses so much more than just the craft; it truly is a calling. ~ Amanda

"The Happy Writer" by Marissa Meyer is a helpful guide for seasoned writers and beginners alike. This guide has a wide array of practical advice from where to find inspiration to showing kindness to yourself throughout the writing process. Marissa's tone encapsulates the joys of writing. Her stance is uplifting, showing all writers that they can work through challenges to find their flow. Marissa is like a warm, encouraging friend who believes in you, giving you the pep talks you need so you won't give up on your draft. The conversational tone makes this guide a breeze to read and the tips are easy to apply. ~ Danielle

If you haven’t picked up your copy yet:

Buy Links: Bookshop | Barnes and Noble | Indigo (Canada) |

Don’t forget, the audio is available, too, read by me!

More buy links and audio/ebook excerpts here.

Until next time, stay inspired and keep writing.

With love,

Marissa

I’m also more than happy to announce that today is the day that THE HAPPY WRITER book is out in the world!

THE HAPPY WRITER: GET MORE IDEAS, WRITE MORE WORDS, AND FIND MORE JOY FROM FIRST DRAFT TO PUBLICATION AND BEYOND!

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and the creator and host of the popular podcast, The Happy Writer, comes the ultimate guide to writing with less stress and more JOY.

If you aren't suffering, you aren't creating. Right?

Wrong!

Writing can and should be joyful, fulfilling... even fun! Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines--from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published--The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.

Part craft guide, part writing coach, and part cheerleader, this book offers useful advice on a slew of common writing and publishing ailments, such as how to end procrastination, how to build a social media platform that reflects your personality, how to get your imagination to overflow with new ideas, how to listen to your intuition when receiving a critique on your work, how to overcome impostor syndrome, what to do when you're stuck in the query trenches, and so much more.

No matter where a writer might be on their creative journey, Meyer encourages them to tap into their own personal sources of joy and to celebrate every milestone, all while confronting challenges (writer's block! rejection! burnout!) with a reservoir of resources for every temperament, budget, and career.

Known in writers' circles as a generous mentor, Meyer shares stories from her own writing path to help every writer discover the ultimate joys of living their best writing life.

Buy Links: Bookshop | Barnes and Noble | Indigo (Canada) |

Also available in audio, read by ME! Wherever you get your audio books.

More buy links and audio/ebook excerpts here.

To celebrate, I’m giving away finished copies and swag. To enter, fill out this form:

Happy Writer Final Episode Giveaway

And the celebrations continue!

The Happy Writer 5-Word Story Writing Contest

We're hosting a short story writing contest - and I do mean SHORT. Submit your 5-word story by Feb. 12 for your chance to win a finished copy of the book (US/Canada). I'll be judging the entries myself and can't wait to see what you come up with!

Details and entry form are here.

In bittersweet news, now that the book is out in the world, it’s time to wind down the Happy Writer Podcast. It’s been an amazing nearly five years, filled with amazing authors, inspiring conversations, personal stories, and, of course, fantastic books, but it feels like the right time to turn to other things. I’m incredibly proud of every one of the 225 episodes, including this week’s final sendoff, and will be keeping them all available indefinitely so you can catch up and return to your favorites.

I hope the podcast, that started as a pandemic project to help authors get the word out about their books, has been inspiring and valuable to you as a reader and writer.

We’ll continue to post on Instagram and Facebook for the foreseeable future - writing tips, clips from past episodes, writing prompts, and more (maybe even some giveaways?)!

Follow on Instagram and Facebook.

WITH A LITTLE LUCK

If you’ve been waiting to pick up this companion to INSTANT KARMA, it’s now available in paperback.

Purchase Links: Bookshop | Barnes and Noble | Indigo (Canada) |

Upcoming Appearances

Feb. 8, 12:00pm PST - Online Webinar with Jessica Brody and the Writing Mastery Academy. Sign up at https://www.writingmastery.com/

Feb. 11, 6:00pm PST - Fireside chat with J. Ann Thomas. Grit City Books, Tacoma, WA. This is a free event but is ticketed. Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-event-for-j-ann-thomas-tickets-1131364263969

Feb. 12, Time TBD, Barnes & Noble Grand Opening, Issaquah, WA

Feb. 21-22, StoryCon, Salt Lake City, UT. More info: https://www.storycon.org/

An Interview with Marissa Meyer and Tamara Moss

Our puzzle-filled murder mystery thriller - THE ESCAPE GAME - comes out April 2026 and we are so excited!! Here's a bit more about us.

How did you become beta readers?

Tamara: We met long before Marissa was published, on Sailor Moon fanfiction sites. We read each other’s work and started up a friendship on LiveJournal, cheering each other on through highs and lows. We even co-wrote a Sailor Moon Christmas story with a third author, long ago. I travelled to the US for Marissa’s wedding in 2011, and again in 2019, where we did a book tour together (for the release of Marissa’s Supernova and my Lintang and the Pirate Queen).

Marissa: And when Tamara was in town for that book tour we did an escape room together! That was the first escape room I ever did with my kids, who were only five at the time, and were way more interested in asking for clues than trying to solve things. Nevertheless, we had such a blast.

What was your favourite and least favourite part of writing The Escape Game?

Tamara: Weaving together all the pieces of this story was such delicate and difficult work. Then in revisions we had to pull out a few threads, and the whole thing unravelled! It took so much brainpower to put it back together again, and caused more than a few headaches. But it was an absolute joy to up my writing game by working with Marissa. And playing with these characters, crafting the murder mystery, watching Marissa put together the codes and rooms… what an incredible experience.

Marissa: I really had so much fun coming up with the escape rooms themselves and trying to make them as immersive as possible. And also getting to know our four main characters, who I love beyond all reason. (I cannot wait for readers to meet them!!) And also getting to work with Tamara! After so many years of friendship and beta-reading, it was really great to tackle this project as a team. As for least favorite… like Tamara said, sometimes we would pull on a story thread for revision purposes, and suddenly things would be falling apart all around us. So frustrating! But once we put it back together, the book was always stronger for it.

Read the rest of the interview on Tamara's newsletter at:

SOUTHERN KEYS | Author Tamara Moss

The Substack home of author Tamara Moss

Don’t forget, you can get all your official Marissa Meyer/The Happy Writer merchandise at our shops: Etsy, Spring, and Teepublic.

Until next time, stay inspired and keep writing.

With love,

Marissa

As you saw in the last newsletter, Joanne and I met for the first time in Toronto for the kickoff of the LET IT GLOW tour around release day. We had an absolute blast visiting several cities and meeting with so many amazing kids! Here’s a small sample of all the fun we had:

We’ve put our Sharpies away for now since tour is over, but you can still get copies of LET IT GLOW in time for the holidays.

Hardcover Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

Paperback Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

And don’t forget to check out the LET IT GLOW linktree for all things LET IT GLOW: the playlist, activity booklet, trailer, audio book teaser and more!

Ready for a holiday giveaway? How about 8 giveaways?

It’s Marissa and Joanne’s 8 Days of Giving over on Instagram! We’re giving away copies of LET IT GLOW + our other books + swag! Make sure you come back every day for a new giveaway that you can enter! They’ve started already, but there’s still time to enter each of the giveaways and make sure to come back daily for each prize pack reveal. See the posts for details and to enter.

Follow us on Instagram: @marissameyerauthor & @joanne_levy_

Gift Ideas!

Looking for the perfect gifts for the readers and writers in your life? We’ve got you! Have a listen to our all things gifts episode of The Happy Writer Podcast for our best suggestions (and a few from listeners) for gifts - from free to lavishly expensive and everything in between, you’re sure to find something perfect for the book lovers on your list.

What’s Next?

THE HAPPY WRITER: GET MORE IDEAS, WRITE MORE WORDS, AND FIND MORE JOY FROM FIRST DRAFT TO PUBLICATION AND BEYOND!

Preorder Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada) |

In case you missed it, here’s the cover and preorder link for WE COULD BE MAGIC, my graphic novel that’s coming out June 3, 2025. The fabulous illustrator of the interior and the cover is the amazing Joelle Murray.

WE COULD BE MAGIC is available for preorder at Bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.

Fairy Tale retelling update:

I just turned in revisions for THE HOUSE SAPHIR, my Bluebeard retelling, which will be out in the fall. Stay tuned for a cover reveal and preorder details.

Even more book news!

I’m thrilled to announce that my friend and critique partner, Tamara Moss, and I have collaborated on a new book that will be out in 2026. THE ESCAPE GAME is a YA murder thriller that I hope you’re going to love. More info coming soon!

Speaking of gifts, don’t forget, you can get all your official Marissa Meyer/The Happy Writer merchandise at our shops: Etsy, Spring, and Teepublic - make sure to check shipping policies and estimates if you need gifts in time for the holidays.

Until next time, stay inspired and keep reading (and writing!).

With love,

Marissa

In case you missed us talking about it, LET IT GLOW (cowritten with Joanne Levy) is our new middle grade book about adopted twins who meet and secretly swap homes for the holidays. It’s been pitched as The Parent Trap wrapped in a holiday Hallmark movie.

Fun fact: while Joanne has been my assistant for several years (you may recognize her name as the social media manager and sometimes cohost of The Happy Writer Podcast), we’d never met in person. Even while writing LET IT GLOW!

That changed this past weekend when we met in Toronto to launch the LET IT GLOW tour!

We had a blast kicking off the international part of our tour in Toronto at Queen Books. If you missed it, you can find signed copies of LET IT GLOW and some of our backlist books there and at Indigo Sherway Gardens and Indigo Bay & Bloor. Thank you to these wonderful stores for graciously letting us sign books!

We’re still on tour, so there’s still time to see us!

For more info and to register for the events, see the LET IT GLOW linktree. We hope to see you at one of our events but if you’re not able to get to one, LET IT GLOW is available for purchase now:

Hardcover Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

Paperback Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

Did you preorder? If you did and you submitted your info to our form, you’ll see the LET IT GLOW activity booklet in your inbox very soon (it’s so huge, we’re still working on it!).

Not feeling the holiday vibes yet? No fear, we put together a LET IT GLOW playlist that is sure to get you rocking as you get ready for the holidays. Get it on Spotify here.

Behold, the brand new cover for WE COULD BE MAGIC, my graphic novel that’s coming out June 3, 2025. The fabulous illustrator of the interior and the cover is the amazing Joelle Murray.

Don’t you love it? I can’t wait to share some of the fantastic spreads with you in the coming months. Until then, WE COULD BE MAGIC is available for preorder at Bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.

The second book I have coming out soon is THE HAPPY WRITER: GET MORE IDEAS, WRITE MORE WORDS, AND FIND MORE JOY FROM FIRST DRAFT TO PUBLICATION AND BEYOND! (A mouthful of a title, I know!)

Preorder Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada) |

And finally, a book announcement that I know many of you have been waiting for because: More retellings!

Finally, as we get into the holiday gift-giving season, if all these books weren’t enough, don’t forget, you can get all your official Marissa Meyer/The Happy Writer merchandise at our shops: Etsy, Spring, and Teepublic

Until next time, stay inspired and keep reading (and writing!).

With love,

Marissa

Next up is the release for LET IT GLOW (cowritten with Joanne Levy) that is out later this month! We know you’re going to love our new middle grade book (my MG debut!) about adopted twins who meet and secretly swap homes for the holidays, that has been pitched as The Parent Trap wrapped in a holiday Hallmark movie.

And the great news? Joanne and I are going on tour!

For more info and to register for the events, see the LET IT GLOW linktree. We hope to see you at one of our events but if you’re not able to get to one, LET IT GLOW is available for preorder now:

Hardcover Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

Paperback Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

After you preorder (audio and ebooks count, too), make sure you enter this simple form by October 28 to receive the downloadable activity booklet by email during release week. This booklet will include puzzles, activities, book club discussion questions, fun facts about us, and so much more!

HINT: we will be drawing from the preorder submissions for a special giveaway of a swag pack and ???

In fact, we’ve just decided we can’t wait to start giving stuff away! Head over to my Instagram and find the post below to enter to win a finished copy and some swag.

Speaking of, check out our LET IT GLOW swag! Stickers, bookmarks (with gold foil!), postcards, and glittery wood ornaments!

Behold, the brand new cover for WE COULD BE MAGIC, my graphic novel that’s coming out June 3, 2025. The fabulous illustrator of the interior and the cover is the amazing Joelle Murray.

Don’t you love it? I can’t wait to share some of the fantastic spreads with you in the coming months. Until then, WE COULD BE MAGIC is available for preorder at Bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.

The second book I have coming out soon is THE HAPPY WRITER: GET MORE IDEAS, WRITE MORE WORDS, AND FIND MORE JOY FROM FIRST DRAFT TO PUBLICATION AND BEYOND! (A mouthful of a title, I know!)

Preorder Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada) |

And finally, a book announcement that I know many of you have been waiting for because: More retellings!

Finally, as we get into the holiday gift-giving season, if all these books weren’t enough, don’t forget, you can get all your official Marissa Meyer/The Happy Writer merchandise at our shops: Etsy, Spring, and Teepublic

Until next time, stay inspired and keep reading (and writing!).

With love,

Marissa

You can preorder it now and, if you’re in the US, you can also enter to win one of 10 bound manuscripts over at Goodreads.

When Aviva Davis and Holly Martin meet at the holiday pageant tryouts for their local senior’s center, they think they must be seeing double. While they both knew they were adopted, they had no idea they had a biological sibling, let alone an identical twin! The similarities are only skin deep, though, because while Aviva has a big personality and even bigger Broadway plans, Holly is more the quiet dreamer type who longs to become a famous author like her grandfather.

One thing the girls do have in common is their curiosity about how the other celebrates the holidays. What better way to discover the magic of the holidays than to experience them firsthand? The girls secretly trade lives, planning to stage a dramatic reveal to their families at the pageant. Two virtual strangers swapping homes, holidays, and age-old traditions–what could possibly go wrong?

Available for preorder now:

Hardcover Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

Paperback Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo (Canada)

LET IT GLOW tour info coming soon!

While you wait for LET IT GLOW, if you’re looking for a light-hearted enemies-to-lovers summer romance, might I recommend… INSTANT KARMA. Once you’re done with that, you can dive into WITH A LITTLE LUCK.

Purchase Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  | Indigo (Canada)  

This year’s Trova Trip to France was so much fun. Here are a few pictures:

We had such a great time that I’m doing it again!

This time, I'm taking a bunch of readers to Germany and Austria and I'd love for you to be one of them! There are still a few spots left. Book now, and next July we will be exploring the land that inspired the world of GILDED, visiting real-life fairy tale castles, and singing MY FAVORITE THINGS a la Julie Andrews at the top of our lungs (you know you want to). I hope to see you there!

But hurry - spots are going fast!

More info and booking: https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/germany/germany-with-marissa-meyer-jul-2025

Thanks to everyone who preordered the special Heartless LitJoy Special Edition. I’ve heard from many of you were sad to have missed out but you can sign up to be notified of a second printing here. The more who sign up, the better chance of them doing a second run!

In The Happy Writer Podcast news, this week, I added to the many special craft episodes, talking about my 7 top tips for balancing multiple projects.

Have a listen at marissameyer.com/podcast/ or wherever you get your podcasts. And in case you hadn’t heard, The Happy Writer is soon to be a book! Find out more and order your copy: marissameyer.com/the-happy-writer-book/

Don’t forget, you can get all your official Marissa Meyer/The Happy Writer merchandise at our shops: Etsy, Spring, and Teepublic

Until next time, stay inspired and keep reading (and writing!).

With love,

Marissa

This book is one that I started way back in 2019 (pre-podcast!), when I started to feel like the age-old stereotype of the cynical, grumpy, often-drunk author wasn't applicable to me or so many writers that I knew - and trying to chase the idea that we must be suffering in order to create worthwhile art wasn't serving us, our creativity, or our wellbeing. Now so much of what I've learned from personal experience and from interviewing other authors on how we can bring joy and personal satisfaction into our writing journey is going to be available in the pages of this book.

The official description:

If you aren’t suffering, you aren’t creating. Right?

Wrong!

Writing can and should be joyful, fulfilling… even fun! Applicable to writers in all genres and disciplines—from screenwriters to novelists, journalists to picture book authors, aspiring to many-times published—The Happy Writer is a heartfelt and optimistic guide that will show you the way to a happier writing journey.

Part craft guide, part writing coach, and part cheerleader, this book offers useful advice on a slew of common writing and publishing ailments, such as how to end procrastination, how to build a social media platform that reflects your personality, how to get your imagination to overflow with new ideas, how to listen to your intuition when receiving a critique on your work, how to overcome impostor syndrome, what to do when you’re stuck in the query trenches, and so much more.

No matter where a writer might be on their creative journey, Meyer encourages them to tap into their own personal sources of joy and to celebrate every milestone, all while confronting challenges (writer’s block! rejection! burnout!) with a reservoir of resources for every temperament, budget, and career.

Known in writers’ circles as a generous mentor, Meyer shares stories from her own writing path to help every writer discover the ultimate joys of living their best writing life.

I really hope this book will be useful to so many writers on their journey. It will officially hit shelves on January 28, 2025, but you can preorder today!

Preorder Links: Bookshop  |  Barnes and Noble  |  Indigo |

More purchase links at the Macmillan website.

Add to Goodreads.

Now that The Happy Writer Podcast has been on the air for over three years and has nearly 200 (!) episodes, we thought it was a good time to look back at some of our most popular episodes and also give you a sense of what’s to come.

The podcast has had over 418,000 downloads in the three plus years. That’s a lot of listens! Thank you to all listeners: those of you who have been around since the beginning and new listeners alike! We thought we’d highlight a few of our most popular and practical episodes.

Our top five most-listened-to episodes of all time:

Episode 1 - Using Improv's "Yes, And" Technique to Co-Write Your Novel with Jessica Brody - Between Burning Worlds

Episode 60 - Loads of Craft Advice with Leigh Bardugo (+ Talk of Her Shadow and Bone/Six of Crows Netflix Adaptation!)

Episode 17 - Building a Writing Career with V.E. (Victoria) Schwab - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue

Episode 13 - Persevering Through Rejection with Stephanie Garber - The Caraval Trilogy

Episode 80 - A Surplus of Writing Craft Advice from YA Fantasy Superstar Victoria Aveyard - Realm Breaker

We’ve been focusing on including more craft episodes, giving practical tips, advice, and insider info on everything from outlining, finding more time to write to querying, what happens after you sign with an agent, and beyond.

Our most popular craft and publishing tips episodes:

Episode 41 - An Editor Answers Your Writing and Publishing Questions - with Liz Szabla, Associate Publisher and Editor

Episode 91 - Tips for Landing a Literary Agent with Superstar Agent Jill Grinberg

Episode 125 - The Query Letter and Agent Search - with Joanne Levy

Episode 141 - Write More Words! Marissa and Joanne's Top Productivity Tips

Episode 185 - Query Advice from Literary Agent Lucinda Halpern: Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author

Episode 188 - Pro Book Marketing Tips for Amazon and Beyond with Franklin Goldberg of Amplify Marketers

Episode 191 - Answering Your Publishing Questions: From Query to Book Deal to Publication

And the brand-new episode that just dropped today on that elusive life-work balance:

Episode 193 - 10 Tips for Better Writing-Life Balance with Marissa

“There's not enough time in a single day to do it all. But most weeks, I can find that balance.” ~ Marissa from The Happy Writer Podcast, Episode 193

We’ve got many more authors and writing topics to come, along with a huge 200th episode giveaway. Make sure you subscribe to get the latest episodes when they drop on Mondays!

Need more writing inspiration? Now that my newsletter is here on Substack, it’s easier to share informative newsletters from other writers, including past podcast guests, Amie Kaufman, Susan Dennard, and Grant Faulkner. Check out my recommendations (so far!) here.

Love retellings? And winning? So do we! Here’s a tease of a fun giveaway that will take place over on Instagram starting May 1st. Make sure you follow The Happy Writer Podcast Instagram account for info on how to enter!

Until next time, stay inspired, keep writing!

Marissa

I have been absolutely blown away by the details of this stunning special edition and am thrilled to be able to share more of the art with you!

Features:

• It will be SIGNED

• It will have stunning new COVER ART and custom slipcase by @bethgilbert_art

• It will feature TIP-IN ART pages by @gabriella.bujdoso and @DianaDworak

• There will be amazing ENDPAPER art by @nicole.deal.art

• And for those who can’t get enough insider info, I have supplied handwritten AUTHOR ANNOTATIONS and an exclusive AUTHOR LETTER!

• And a preorder gift straight out of Catherine’s dream bakery!

  
  
  👑 This special edition book is $50 and will only be available from LitJoy. 👑

Estimated ship date: June 2024. Preorder here.

❤️The Giveaway:❤️

I have offered up my original, annotated-by-hand manuscript as a special giveaway! International fans are eligible, too!

To enter:

👑Preorder the LitJoy edition by May 3 at 11:59pm MT or before it sells out
👑Follow @marissameyerauthor and @litjoycrate on Instagram

The winner will be announced on May 6 and will receive the manuscript shipped along with their copy of the LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special Edition.

Bonus: I joined Alix and Kelly on the LitJoy Podcast to talk not about just this special edition of Heartless, but also why I love retellings, my writer origin story, how Instant Karma came to be, how I develop characters, what’s next for me, and more!

Also, in a separate shorter episode, I talk about the top five books that have influenced me.

Happy listening!

And finally, in honor of our favorite Fool 🃏 this April Fool’s Day, from now until April 5, all Heartless merch on The Happy Writer Etsy store is 25% off!

Until next time, much love,

Marissa

I am so excited to share the art of the new, swoony, annotated limited edition of HEARTLESS that is coming this summer, exclusively from LitJoy.

Prepare to immerse yourself in the untold tale of the Queen of Hearts! This edition promises an enchanting journey through the Kingdom of Hearts. Dive into the tragic love story of Catherine and Jest, exploring the origins of Wonderland’s iconic villain. This special edition will be available to preorder March 27, 2024!

Features of the HEARTLESS Annotated Special Edition:

• It will be SIGNED

• It will have this stunning new COVER ART and custom slipcase by @bethgilbert_art

• It will feature TIP-IN ART pages by @gabriella.bujdoso and @DianaDworak

• There will be amazing ENDPAPER art by @nicole.deal.art

• And for those who can’t get enough insider info, I have supplied handwritten AUTHOR ANNOTATIONS and an exclusive AUTHOR LETTER!

• And a preorder gift straight out of Catherine’s dream bakery!
  
  👑 This special edition book is $50 and will only be available from LitJoy. 👑

Stay tuned for preorder details and an amazing giveaway opportunity coming later this month.

March 27, 10am MT - Lunacorn EARLY ACCESS sales open for preorder
March 28, 10am MT - Public sales open for preorder
Estimated ship date: June 2024

If you’re in the Tucson, AZ area this weekend, I’d love to see you at the Tucson Festival of Books!

My schedule:

Love and Laughter: Rom-Coms - YA Author Stage (Seats 100)

Saturday, March 9, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  

Three best-selling authors and illustrators have created new rom-coms that combine love and laughter--with a twist. Gene Luen Yang and LeUyen Pham use the graphic novel format to share the love story (and curse) of a Vietnamese teen, while Marissa Meyer shares a sweet romance in which the character is magically gifted with luck, causing many problems.

From Cinder to Gilded to Sweet Romance: A Conversation with Marissa Meyer - Education Kiva 211 (Seats 200)

Sunday, March 10, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  

This conversation with Marissa Meyer celebrates her journey from writing fan fiction as a teen to becoming the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Lunar Chronicles, Heartless, Gilded, The Renegades Trilogy, and Instant Karma. Her most recent book, "With a Little Luck," combines romance and humor along with luck, to create a sweet romance.

My next book will be LET IT GLOW (written with Joanne Levy), my middle grade debut that will be out later this year, just in time for the holidays!

Find preorder links on my website. And in case you missed it, check out this fun interview to find out more about the LET IT GLOW origins and how Joanne and I came to write this adorable and joyful holiday story together.

And finally, thank you to everyone who came out to the WITH A LITTLE LUCK tour! It was wonderful seeing you all and spending time with you and my amazing co-hosts.

Until next time, much love,

Marissa

Can’t wait to start reading? Check out the first 20 pages here. If you haven’t already ordered your copy, get yours from my online bookstore, Bookshop.org or your other preferred bookstore here. Or better yet, join me at one of my tour stops to get your copy signed!

I’m so excited to be going on tour starting today! Come see me, along with special guests, on the WITH A LITTLE LUCK tour:

Abby Jimenez - @authorabbyjimenez

Erin Hahn - @erinhahn_author ***Unfortunately Erin Hahn has had to bow out, due to unforeseen life circumstances but the great news is that now Lyssa Kay Adams @lyssakayadams will be joining me.***

Aaron Aceves - @aaronaceves

Stephan Lee - @stepephan

Amalie Howard - @amaliehoward

Abigail Hing Wen - @abigailhingwen

Margaret Owen - @what_eats_owls

Note that many of the events require registration, so make sure you click through for more info and to reserve your spot.

For more about the book, my experience writing it, chats with the artist who illustrated the graphic novel panels, and the audiobook narrator, have a listen to this special episode of The Happy Writer Podcast.

In this episode, the first of the 2024 season, I chat about my brand-new book, WITH A LITTLE LUCK, the companion to INSTANT KARMA. Featured in this episode are two special guests: Chuck Gonzales, the illustrator for the comic book pages inside WITH A LITTLE LUCK, and Stacy Carolan, the book’s audio edition narrator.

Bonus! This episode also includes a special exclusive clip from the WITH A LITTLE LUCK audiobook!

And don’t forget, if you need some more romance this month, the paperback edition of SERENDIPITY: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed with this amazingly adorable new cover is out today!

Love is in the air in this collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

The secret admirer.
The fake relationship.
The matchmaker.

From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that’s been there all along, ten of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will swoon for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous.

Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.

Order your copy from Bookshop.org or wherever you normally buy your books.

I hope you love WITH A LITTLE LUCK and wish you happy reading (and listening)!

Marissa

I had so much fun writing this companion novel to INSTANT KARMA and can’t wait to share it with you on February 13. As you may have guessed, there are preorder goodies and there will even be a tour (more about that below).

Can’t wait to start reading? Check out the first 20 pages here.

Now presenting... the WITH A LITTLE LUCK indie bookstore preorder item! ✨

If you haven't reserved your copy of WITH A LITTLE LUCK yet, you can preorder from a participating indie bookstore to get this enamel pin! 😍

**Supplies are limited, so be sure to call your local shop to confirm availability.**

Note: this is separate from the general preorder gift campaign below.

Everyone who preorders WITH A LITTLE LUCK from any retailer by February 12 will receive this amazing character art poster, created again by Jessica DeLucchi!

International (non-US/Canadian) readers will receive theirs in digital format for at-home printing.

US & Canada-based readers will receive the printed poster in the mail.

So how do you receive your gift(s)?

Preorder from Bookshop.org or your other preferred bookstore here.

Then upload your receipt using one of the forms below. Note: you must complete this step to get your poster.

US/Canada: Upload your preorder receipt to this form by February 12, and you will receive the printed poster in the mail.

International readers, please be sure to use this form to upload your receipt in order to receive the printable poster!

I’m so excited to be going on tour! Come see me, along with special guests, on the WITH A LITTLE LUCK tour! Note that many of the events require registration, so make sure you click through for more info and to reserve your spot. Can’t wait to see you!

Also out on February 13th is the paperback edition of SERENDIPITY: Ten Romantic Tropes, Transformed with this adorable new cover!

Love is in the air in this collection of stories inspired by romantic tropes and edited by #1 New York Times-bestselling author Marissa Meyer.

The secret admirer.
The fake relationship.
The matchmaker.

From stories of first love, unrequited love, love that surprises, love that’s been there all along, ten of the brightest and award-winning authors writing YA have taken on some of your favorite romantic tropes, embracing them and turning them on their heads. Readers will swoon for this collection of stories that celebrate love at its most humorous, inclusive, heart-expanding, and serendipitous.

Contributors include Elise Bryant, Elizabeth Eulberg, Leah Johnson, Anna-Marie McLemore, Marissa Meyer, Sandhya Menon, Julie Murphy, Caleb Roehrig, Sarah Winifred Searle, and Abigail Hing Wen.

Order your copy from Bookshop.org or wherever you normally buy your books.

And finally, yes, I did say I would have two books out this year! In case you missed the announcement on social media, my first middle grade collab is coming out later this year. LET IT GLOW is a sweet holiday book co-written with Joanne Levy, whose name you may recognize as she’s the social media manager for The Happy Writer Podcast and she’s also an author of several middle grade books. More about LET IT GLOW coming soon, but for now, you can add it to Goodreads.

Until next time, sending much love and a little luck!

Marissa