The Soundtrack of Ghost of a Chance 🎶👻

The very first thing I make when I’m starting a new book is the playlist. Honestly, it’s one of my favorite parts of the process. Music helps me set the tone for the characters, plot, and setting. Some songs are there because they capture a specific mood—longing, moody, flirty, cozy, or just a little off-center and spooky. And some become forever tied to certain characters or scenes in my head. (Batshit by Sofi Tukker is one of those forever songs!)

For Ghost of a Chance, I wanted tracks that reflected the opposites-attract energy between Kirsty and Jasper, the spooky-but-fun vibe of a meddling ghost, and the cozy fall atmosphere that feels like wrapping yourself in a blanket with a PSL in hand.

I’m always on the hunt for the right songs to keep me company while writing. Back when I worked full-time, I’d squeeze in writing during downtime, so I learned to thrive with a lot of background noise. Now, I know I’m really immersed in a story when the playlist starts playing on repeat in my head. (Does that sound a little out there? Maybe. But it’s true!) I’ll never forget the moment I was walking into town, heard Ghost in the Machine by SZA, and knew this story had fully clicked for me.

Here are a few highlights from the playlist (you can listen to the full version here on Spotify):

• “I Put a Spell on You” (Annie Lennox)→ Nothing says spooky-romantic like this classic, and with Annie Lennox’s haunting vocals, it’s pure perfection. It became Jasper’s anthem—haunted, conflicted, and unable to ignore the pull he feels toward Kirsty.

• “Cosmic Love” (Florence + The Machine)→ Ethereal and emotional, this one mirrors Kirsty’s guarded heart and the way she slowly lets Jasper in.

• “Bury a Friend” (Billie Eilish)→ Dark and eerie, it fit perfectly with the ghostly moments, adding an edge of mischief and mystery.

• “Sweater Weather” (The Neighbourhood)→ This is pure cozy-fall energy—crisp nights, golden leaves, and a romance you can’t resist.

• “Somebody’s Watching Me” (Rockwell)→ A playful nod to the ghost who just won’t quit. Plus, what’s a spooky story without Rockwell?

Each of these songs set the mood for different parts of the book—from the sparks flying between Kirsty and Jasper to the gothic, small-town atmosphere. They also helped me layer in emotion. In fact, Jasper’s ghost using certain songs as a way to “speak” to him came directly from me noticing how I was connecting to tracks during the writing process.

If you’d like to experience the full Ghost of a Chance vibe, grab your headphones, hit play on the playlist, and curl up with Kirsty, Jasper, and one very opinionated ghost.

👉 Don’t forget—the ebook is available now, with paperback and audio coming later this month!