A Ghostly Good Week

Me holding the two Maggie certificates with my mouth open because I'm still in awe over winning the Maggie Medallion!

I can’t believe it’s already been a week since Ghost of a Chance came out! I was lucky enough to be in the U.S. to celebrate the release and do some fun book events. Thank you to everyone who came out to see me — I loved meeting readers and chatting about my whimsy-goth heroine, cinnamon-roll hero, and Judge Judy–loving ghost!

I kicked off my trip in Atlanta, where I gave a workshop on how to keep sparks alive throughout an entire book. There was a brief moment of hijinks when the microphone stopped working — and I was so tempted to pretend a ghost was to blame, but I wasn’t quite brave enough to pull it off!

Dinner at Dominicks with Susan Sands, Teri Wilson, Bryn Donovan, myself, Roe Valentine and Sasha Summers

While in Atlanta I got to hang out with some of my favorite author friends over a truly gigantic serving of lasagna, plenty of wine, and endless laughter. I also met so many wonderful new-to-me authors who are now friends. To top off an already perfect weekend, I was honored (and totally stunned!) to win the Maggie Medallion for The Bookbinder’s Guide to Love.

After that, my daughter and I road-tripped back to Chicago, where she lives — and along the way, I got to experience Buc-ee’s for the very first time. (We stopped at two, of course.) The first one was nearly empty since we were up so early, so I shopped to my heart’s content and picked up the cutest little ghost mug — plus the most delicious sausage biscuit. I really miss biscuits living in the UK! Over there, they call cookies “biscuits,” and they just don’t compare to a proper Southern buttermilk biscuit.

Coco & I at Oktoberfest...I'm drinking wine.

Coco and I spent the week shopping, laughing, and indulging in our shared silly sense of humor. She treated me to the Russian Tea Room as a belated Mother’s Day gift, and we had a perfect fall day wandering through Chicago’s Oktoberfest. Then she surprised me with tickets to Drunk Dracula— a hilarious show where one of the actors performs very drunk. (Normally, it’s Drunk Shakespeare, which she’d already seen.) It was such a riot — highly recommend if you’re ever in Chicago!

Myself, Molly Harper, Mollie & Arianna from Love's Sweet Arrow.

On Saturday, I visited the indie romance bookstore Love’s Sweet Arrow for a Ghost of a Chance launch event with the amazing Molly Harper. She’s every bit as delightful as her books — we had so much fun talking ghosts, witches, and writing. Thank you to everyone who came out to see us. It was lovely to meet you all!

Then, just like that, my time in the U.S. was over. I’m a chronic overpacker who insists on bringing a pillow and blanket on every flight, so I looked like a hobbit leaving the Shire for the first time. 😆 With only twenty minutes to make my connecting flight in Atlanta, you can picture me sprinting through the terminal — pillow, blanket, and ghost mug in tow!

Now I’m back home in the UK, happily writing my next novel, but the adventure (and all the laughter) is still with me. 💜

Now Haunting Bookshelves & Earbuds: Ghost of a Chance

📚✨ They’re here! ✨🎧 

Not the creepy Poltergeist kind of ghosts, but my cozy haunted romance Ghost of a Chance. Today the paperback and audiobook editions officially arrive—just in time for Halloween and cozy season. 🍂☕️

I love this time of year. There’s something about baking everything apple, sneaking pumpkin spice into my coffee and tea, and watching the nights draw in that makes my soul glow.

When I was writing this book, I wanted to capture all the feelings I love most about autumn—the cozy small-town vibes, slightly spooky (but never scary) houses, and of course, dipping a toe into the paranormal…well, one kind of paranormal: ghosts!

I’ve always been fascinated by the occult, but never in a threatening way. My vibe is more Wednesday or Chilling Adventures of Sabrina meets Practical Magic or Casper—and that’s exactly the energy I tried to bottle in Ghost of a Chance.

So, what can you expect? A Judge Judy–obsessed ghost haunting Jasper’s textbook. Kirsty, a whimsy-goth mystery writer with fake ghost-hunting skills. And Jasper, a charming jock who’s not faking anything—especially not his attraction to Kirsty.

If this sounds like your kind of fall read, you can curl up with the paperback, PSL in hand, while the leaves crunch outside your window. Or let Kirsty, Jasper, and their meddling ghost keep you company in your earbuds, bringing all the flirty, spooky, cozy vibes wherever you go.

Grab your paperback for the shelf or download the audiobook to take the haunt with you—either way, the fun (and flirting) starts now.

Tell me in the comments—are you a fellow autumn soul, too? 🍁👻

One Week Until Ghosts, Romance, and Trouble Arrive…

I can’t believe there’s only one week left until the release of Ghost of a Chance (just two days if you’re in the UK)!! I’m so excited for you to meet Kirsty, Jasper, and their opinionated, Judge Judy–loving ghost.

If you haven’t yet, check out the Ghost of a Chance playlist I put together on Spotify. Music is always where I start when I’m writing—songs that set the tone for characters, the setting, and all the vibes I want to capture. This one is full of longing, moodiness, and just the right amount of spooky fun.

Not sure if a cozy, spooky romance is your thing? Here’s a taste of what to expect:

• A meddling ghost who’s more sass than scare

• A goth mystery author who doesn’t believe in the paranormal (even when it’s staring her in the face)

• A charming jock who’s literally haunted and desperate for answers

• Banter, sparks, and opposites-attract chemistry

• All the cozy fall feels: PSLs, haunted houses, crunchy leaves, kisses in the rain, and a Scooby gang vibe

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Sneak Peek:

“Great. I need you to get the ghost of my roommate out of the book. He died junior year and has been haunting me ever since.”

Kirsty crossed her arms. “I don’t do exorcisms.”

“Please. You’re my last chance.”

Will Kirsty help Jasper—or send him packing? You’ll have to read on to find out…

Ghost of a Chance hit e-readers on September 2nd, with paperback and audiobook coming on September 30. Preorder now and you’ll be the first to meet Kirsty, Jasper, and their meddling ghost the moment the clock strikes midnight. Preorder today!

Consider this your invitation to curl up with a blanket, a mug of something warm, and a romance that’s flirty, spooky, and just the right amount of cozy.

From my haunted desk to your cozy nook,

Katherine