Make Your Story Unforgettable
Give readers a way to stay connected to your story long after the final page.
You’ve poured your heart and soul into your book. You carefully selected every word, shaped every character, and choreographed every moment. But in an overcrowded and noisy book market, even the most beautifully written stories can struggle to stand out. To truly make an impact, you need more than a great book. You need a loyal community.
Imagine giving readers a way to stay connected to your world long after they turn the final page. With a custom wax melt that perfectly captures your story, your book becomes more than a one-time read. It becomes a shared experience, a conversation starter, and a memory they come back to again and again.
The Signature Scent creation process is easy – and fun!
STEP 1
Tell me about your book
Answer a few quick questions about your book and scent preferences. I’ll use your answers to start building a fragrance that feels true to your world.
STEP 2
Customize your wax melt
Pick your favorite scent blend, wax color, and sparkle to create a wax melt that’s visually and aromatically matches your book.
STEP 3
Design your label
Choose a name for your Signature Scent, select artwork, and write a short message to your readers to be featured on your custom label.
STEP 4
Share the magic
Your Signature Scent Wax Melt is ready to go! Use it as a pre-order bonus, a launch-day surprise, or a way to keep readers coming back for more.
Here's what you'll get
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Your Signature Scent Wax Melts
Custom Signature Scent development
Unique product label with your name and book title
5 Signature Scent wax melts (1.5oz each)
5 promotional samples (0.5oz each)
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BONUS Book Promotion
At least 2 social media posts featuring your book
A featured announcement email to my Castle Door reader list
12 Castle Door retail orders will include your 0.5oz sample
A dedicated product page on CastleDoor.com with your book and author info
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PLUS Exclusive Discounts
30% off individual Signature Scent wax melt orders
40% off when ordering batches of 10
15% off all other Castle Door wax melts
What authors say about working with me
AUTHOR OF "Crowned in Shattered Stars"
Elora Morgan
"The collaboration with Castle Door Wax Melts far exceeded any expectations I might have had! To begin, Castle Door worked with me to develop a sample set of five distinct scents to match the world in my series. They then sent me a test pack listing the scent elements of each custom bar and offered a choice of five different colors. For even more fun, they gave the option for sparkles within the melt itself, which I selected because it matched my book's beachy vibe.
It was difficult to narrow down my favorites, but I settled on a coconut & sandalwood scent to match the tropical island atmosphere of the book. Castle Door created a beautiful label for the melt, complementing my book cover. The entire process was seamless and very professional, and when I received my shipment, there were some surprise goodies as well! My favorite was a mini-melt in the shape of my book."
Author of "Shadow Dance"
C. K. Andersson
"Working with Castle Door has been nothing short of brilliant. Tanya created the signature scent ‘Shimmer’ for my book titled Shadow Dance, and everything from the planning stages to receiving the final product was done in a professional and timely manner. The communication was spot on. I can’t fully express what I felt the first time I smelled ‘Shimmer’—it was like being immediately transported to the universe I crafted during all these years, and it was a rather emotional experience in the best way possible.
Tanya is a wonderful person and one of the kindest people I’ve met, and I can’t wait to work with her on my next signature scent. Thank you for bringing my book to life in a way I could have only dreamed of!"
Author of "Sins of Bleeding Gold"
S. S. Nightshade
"Professional. Decadent. Magical.
I can not say enough good things about working with Castle Door to bring books to life through their wonderful scents.
When brainstorming characters, the process is met with enthusiasm and creativity. You’ll receive numerous scent, color, and glitter options, with fast and friendly communication.
Working with them is one of the best decisions I've made and I'm looking forward to what we make together throughout the years!"
Author of "Blood Red Hex"
Blake Gallows
"I am so grateful to have stumbled across Castle Door Wax Melts. Working with Tanya was nothing less than amazing.
The quick turnaround at every step of the collaboration was great. She was professional, and the product was amazing.
Everything, from the quality of the wax to the presentation, was well thought out and executed. I would love to work with Castle Door on future projects too.
Thank you for sharing your talents with the world."
A Custom Scent Experience at an Indie-Friendly Price
If you're a new author or haven’t “hit it big” yet, we already have something important in common — big dreams and limited resources.
I would love to offer this service for free, but there are real material costs involved in creating high-quality, custom wax melts.
So I’ve priced the Signature Scent experience to be as affordable and accessible as possible.
If the following are true:
✔ We’re a good fit to work together
✔ You agree to share at least two posts featuring your Signature Scent
✔ I can meet your timeline
✔ You're located in the U.S.
Your total cost is just $49.
That’s just $9 more than the retail price of the wax melts alone, and you’re getting:
✨ A custom scent created just for your book
✨ A personalized label with your custom name and design
✨ Promotion to readers through Castle Door
✨ Exclusive author-only discounts
Hi. I'm Tanya.
I’m the owner and creator of Castle Door. I’m currently the only “employee”, but I am not alone.
I’m building a community of kind, creative, and supportive authors, narrators, and readers who are helping turn a dream into something real and I’d love for you to be part of it.
Creating custom scents for books isn’t just a job for me. Every collaboration is a passion project, rooted in my lifelong love of books, fantasy, dragons, and magic.
FAQs
How long does the Signature Scent creation process take?
The length of the entire collaboration process depends on many factors, but it is typically 1 to 2 months from signed collaboration agreement to your Signature Scent Wax Melt launch.
Can I be involved in the scent creation process?
Yes, absolutely! I will walk you through each step of the process, which will look something like this:
- We will work together to define the scent profile you want for your book.
- Once the scent profile has been defined, I will create 3-5 different scents that match that profile and mail the resulting wax melt samples to you.
- You will choose your favorite from the samples and that will become your Signature Scent Wax Melt formula.
Are the ingredients in your wax melts safe and eco-friendly?
Wax: I use a soy-paraffin blend wax. This combination offers excellent scent throw while incorporating some renewable resources.
Fragrance: I use only phthalate-free fragrance oils.
Glitter/mica: For those who want a touch of sparkle, I offer a variety of options including eco-glitter.
Packaging: The plastic clamshells and waterproof bookmark label are recyclable.
Can I order more wax melts after my initial order?
Yes, your Signature Scent Wax Melt will have it's own product page where you'll be able to order additional wax melts. If you would like to order in bulk, please contact me for estimated production time.
Will my Signature Scent be exclusive to me?
Yes. Your Signature Scent is uniquely formulated just for you and will not be reused for any other Signature Scent as long as your Signature Scent is being sold by me.
What if I want more than one Signature Scent?
The price listed on this page is for the development of one Signature Scent, but I'm happy to collaborate on more than one. When you fill out the application, just let me know how many you would like and we can discuss potential costs for creating additional Signature Scents.
Do you offer international shipping?
No. However, if you live outside of the US and would like to collaborate with me, please let me know and we can see if it is feasible.
Can I resell the wax melts to my readers?
Yes, with an approved Wholesale Application and signed Wholesale Agreement.
Do you offer any guarantees or refunds?
Due to the highly customized nature of scent development, I don't offer traditional guarantees or refunds for this collaboration. However, I do commit to working closely with you throughout the process to ensure your satisfaction. If at any time, you are unsatisfied, please let me know and I will do my best to rectify it.