Welcome to the official website of author Kris Waldherr

Kris Waldherr is an author, illustrator, and designer who creates novels and illustrated books exploring mythology, history, folklore, and the mysteries of human experience. Her many critically acclaimed publications include Unnatural Creatures, Doomed Queens, The Book of Goddesses, and the bestselling Goddess Tarot. 

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Reviews and Press for Kris's books

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  • About Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women:

    “A splendid achievement from a writer at the height of her powers.”—Historical Novels Review (Editors’ Choice)

  • About The Lost History of Dreams:

    "Waldherr writes that 'love stories are ghost stories in disguise.' This one, happily, succeeds as both.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) 

  • About Doomed Queens: Royal Women Who Met Bad Ends:

    “Utterly satisfying . . . a concise, humorous, and keenly observed history of women and power.”—The New Yorker

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Muse Publications

An independent publishing house founded by Kris Waldherr. Muse publishes books by Kris and select authors that are beautifully designed and thoughtfully written. 

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