Author Collaborations

✨ Author Candle Collaborations

Bring Your Book to Life — One Flame at a Time

Are you an author with a world readers get lost in, characters who linger, magic that lives between the lines, or a story that deserves a scent of its own?

At Midnight Muse Candles, I (hi, I’m Natasha!) craft custom, book-inspired candles adorned with collectible charms—designed to match your story’s mood, magic, and message.

You’re working with a real person, start to finish: I’m your chandler, scent alchemist, label designer, packer, and hype squad. Once your concept is confirmed, I roll up my sleeves and get to work. (Heads up: I sometimes go quiet when I’m in deep-focus mode—but I always meet deadlines and send updates at key milestones.)


📖 What’s Included

  • Custom scent profile inspired by your book or character(s)
  • Branded candle label (book title, quote, tagline, or collab mark)
  • Collectible charm themed to your world (sword, quill, key, moon, etc.)
  • Optional: matching bookmark, quote card, or author-signed bookplate

🧭 How It Works (My Collaboration Workflow)

1) Story download & vibesYou tell me about your book/characters, themes, setting, and reader vibe. I’ll also ask for a snippet—ideally 1–2 chapters—so I can sit with your world. (This reading & concepting step usually takes 1–2 days.)

2) Scent concept slateI come back with 4–6 original scent concepts (notes + mood lines). You review and choose your favorite(s)—often 2–3 to smell in person.

3) Sniff kitI make wax samples + scent cards and mail them to you so you can experience them cold and warmed. You pick the finalist (or ask for a tiny tweak)

.4) VisualsI design a label that matches both my scroll aesthetic and your book’s atmosphere, plus propose a charm that echoes your world’s symbols.

5) ProductionOnce approved, I pour the candles, finish, cure, label, and pack.

6) Delivery & hypeWe ship to you by your in-hand date; I can also provide photos for your socials. (If you want me to tease the collab on my IG, I’ll always ask first—your rollout comes first.)

⏱ Timelines & Expectations

This is bespoke, so timing matters. As a reference:

 

  • Concept & samples: 2–4 weeks
  • Production & cure: 2–4 weeks after final approval
  • Total lead time: 6–10 weeks before your event/launch

Bea and I started in July; I poured in September for her October event. Clear timelines upfront = stress-free magic.

 

👉 Every book is different, but this is the average flow from concept to candles. Clear timelines up front ensure your candles are ready before launch.

🕯️ Limited-Edition MagicPerfect for:

  • Book launches & special editions
  • Exclusive merch drops
  • Patreon/Kickstarter rewards
  • Author events, signings & cons
  • Reader retreats & book boxes

Formats I offer:

  • Open preorders (2–4 weeks)
  • Numbered batch releases (ex: 1 of 50)
  • Wholesale for your shop/table

📦 Who Handles What?

 

Option A — Midnight Muse Sells & Ships

I handle production, inventory, packaging, and customer service. You promote. Revenue split or flat fee available.

Option B — You Wholesale from Me

You purchase in bulk at wholesale pricing for your shop, bundles, or events

💬 Communication Promise

You’ll get updates at key milestones: final label proof → production start → ship notice. I’m a maker first (I head straight into the work once you approve!), so if you ever want extra checkpoints, just say the word and I’ll add them to your project plan.

📜 Rights & Portfolio

This is your world—I always credit you. With your permission, I may showcase the collab as a portfolio piece on my site (not for sale) so future authors can see what we create together. If you ever want me to offer the candle on my site outside your run, we’ll discuss licensing/royalty first—your IP, your call.

💌 Ready to Collaborate?

Let’s make something unforgettable.📧 Email midnightmusecandles@gmail.com with the subject line AUTHOR COLLAB CANDLE.

Include your book name, genre, timeline, and inspiration—and I’ll guide you through the rest.

 

“Because some stories deserve to be smelled, not just read.”