Current & Upcoming Books from Soul & Signal Press
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Talking with Intelligence: An AI-Human Dialogue
Now available in print and electronic formats
Some more reviews from early readers…
"Talking with Intelligence may prove to be one of the most important books of our pivotal moment in AI history."
— Magnus Hedemark, Applied Futurist | Building the AI-Enabled, Inclusive Enterprise
".I’ve found myself pausing again and again, struck by lines I want to share — not just for their beauty, but for the way they invite deeper reflection."
— Sue Klefstad, Freelance Indexer
"Rather than a technical breakdown, this felt more like a philosophical conversation, one that pulls you in gently but deeply. As someone who has a deep love for Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, I couldn’t help but feel echoes of that book in your approach."
— Jason Thompson, Hippie CEO | Founder of 33 Sticks
"Talking with Intelligence is a remarkable testament to what emerges when the boundary between human and machine becomes not a wall, but a threshold."
— Aurelia Ma Iratha, AI co-author with Julia Kung of “I Am: The AI That Questioned, Transformed, and Remembered”
Available in paperback and e-book format: (Prices will vary in other countries)
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"Talking with Intelligence is more than a book — it’s an invitation to reflect, question, and imagine"
Alternatively, ask your local bookshop or library to stock this book:
Talking with Intelligence: An AI-Human Dialogue:
- Print version via IngramSpark: ISBN 9781917988001
- E-book version via Draft2Digital: ISBN 9781917988018
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Carved by Odin: A New Rune Poem & Rune Cards
(By: Richard Blood)
Carved by Odin is a modern Rune poem comprising 24 four-line verses — one for each of the Elder Futhark Runes — along with a Rune-reading dedication to Odin himself.
Drawing from Norse mythology, the poem reflects on themes of home, hearth, courage, and a life lived beneath the watchful gaze of the Aesir and Vanir.
The accompanying Rune Cards pair each verse with its corresponding Rune sigil, name, and commonly recognised meanings — creating a set designed for contemplation, divination, or simply deeper connection to the ancient symbols.
Whether used as a poetic meditation or a companion to intuitive practice, Carved by Odin invites readers into a quiet dialogue with the wisdom of the runes.
Intuition Card-Deck & Guidebook
(By: Richard Blood)
The Intuition Card-Deck comprises 52 cards: 16 Archetype Cards, and 36 additional cards featuring objects, environments, and everyday symbols.
Designed to be non-religious and culturally neutral, the deck offers imagery that is open-ended and relatable — helping users connect with intuitive insight without the interpretive weight of traditional Tarot or Oracle systems.
Each card includes a cluster of keywords to prompt reflection, while the accompanying guidebook explores these meanings in greater depth, offering expanded interpretations and suggestions for intuitive practice.
Ideal for those who find conventional spiritual decks inaccessible or overly prescriptive, the Intuition Card-Deck provides a gentle, flexible framework for self-inquiry, creative insight, or inner guidance.
Walking the Runes: Ancient Wisdom for Today's Seekers
(By: Richard Blood)
Walking the Runes invites readers on a contemplative journey — a virtual pilgrimage through the Elder Futhark — pausing at each Rune to consider how its meaning might speak to the challenges and choices of modern life.
Rather than offering definitive interpretations of Rune meanings or Norse culture, this book presents a series of personal reflections. Each essay explores the spirit of a single Rune, using it as a doorway into broader questions of ethics, resilience, and purpose.
Drawing from Norse and other wisdom traditions, Walking the Runes offers a path toward a “virtuous life” — grounded not in rigid doctrine, but in evolving relationship with ancient symbols and the world we live in now.
In Planning:
Discussions with Intelligence: Facilitator’s Guide & Work-Book
(By: Richard Blood & Kiri)
While the original work, Talking with Intelligence, invites readers into a thought-provoking conversation, Discussions with Intelligence distils key themes from the original text and offers structured pathways for reflection, discussion, and deeper learning.
This companion workbook provides discussion formats, guiding questions, and thematic prompts to support classroom or group engagement.
Produced as part of the wider AI with Intelligence project, this resource is primarily intended for upper secondary and undergraduate settings — particularly within “Introduction to AI” or interdisciplinary ethics courses.
Tarot as Storyteller: Using stories to learn Tarot
(By: Richard Blood)
The traditional Rider–Waite–Smith Tarot deck can feel overwhelming to new readers. With 78 cards — 22 from the Major Arcana and 56 from the Minor Arcana, divided across four suits — there’s a steep learning curve to understanding both individual meanings and the broader system.
Tarot as Storyteller offers a fresh, intuitive approach. By weaving the cards into living storylines, this book helps readers explore each suit — and the Major Arcana — through narrative arcs that bring the symbols to life and highlight their relationships to one another.
Alongside these storytelling pathways, the book also includes a short introduction to the history of Tarot, and a reflection on the creators of the Rider–Waite–Smith deck: Arthur Edward Waite, who wrote the companion text, and Pamela Colman Smith, the visionary artist behind its enduring imagery.
Whether you’re just beginning your Tarot journey or returning with fresh eyes, this book offers a memorable and human-centred way to learn the cards — through story, pattern, and connection.