Marissa Meyer

Happy Spring! It’s nearly time for the release of WE COULD BE MAGIC, my new swoony YA graphic novel, and I have goodies to share!

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:

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

The House Saphir

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

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Happy February! It’s the season of love so I thought it was the perfect time to share the cover for my next book, THE HOUSE SAPHIR. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve heard me talk about working on this Bluebeard retelling for some time now, but now that it has a cover, it feels really real! It comes out in November and I’m so excited to share it with you.

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

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Is it too late to say Happy New Year? Since this is the first newsletter of 2025 and the theme of today is being a happy writer, I’m okay with it.

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

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/

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

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