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Witchy/Ghost Reads for October
If you’re looking for some witchy/ghost RomCom Reads for October, look no further. Here are some suggestions:
Sophie Kinsella’s Twenties Girl
This one is one of my favorite Sophie Kinsella books, with some definite laugh-out-loud moments, a ghost and a mystery, so check this out.
When Great-Aunt Sadie–a feisty demanding ghost–visits Lara, she has just one request: find her missing necklace. Suddenly Lara is on the hunt, and if she also happens to meet a guy she likes, but he wonders why she keeps talking to herself. . .
The Ex Hex
The Ex Hex The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling is a second-chance witchy romance. Vivienne Woods recovers from heartbreak just like any other woman, but maybe when she curses her ex, it has a bit more power than she expects. And now he’s back. . . Super fun read.
Payback’s A Witch
In Payback’s A Witch by Lana Harper, four witchy families rule the magical town of Thistle Grove. Emmy is from the least powerful family and, as a result, has left this town and magic to make her way in the outside world. But she returns home to fulfill her family duty in a spellcasting tournament. Where she runs into the guy who broke her heart, her best friend, and Talia–the one who seemed unattainable. This was another fun one. Talia was witchy perfection (definite book girlfriend vibes), and the world-building was fantastic.
The Dead Romantics
The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston involves a ghost and grief, so it has less of a romantic comedy vibe. But I love writer romances, and this one involves a ghostwriter for one of the most prolific romance writers in the industry–only she doesn’t believe in love anymore and can’t write. Her way-too-attractive new editor won’t give her a deadline extension, so what is she going to do?
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
This is more romance/women’s fiction about finding a family than a romantic comedy but it’s still a very enjoyable read. And great world-building and twists 🙂 I definitely teared up at the end.
Let’s Talk
I have to say that I wanted to yell at both the heroines in Payback’s A Witch and The Dead Romantics that they shouldn’t have let so much time go by from when they left their small town. Their back stories made me so sad.
Anyway, in exciting news, Caper Crush was at the Frankfurt Book Fair. Here it is at the IBPA booth.
Have a wonderful Halloween!
I’m off to take some pictures of New York City in all its witchy/ghost Halloween glory.
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Partner Pursuit’s Book Tour Continues
Partner Pursuit‘s virtual book tour continues.
On October 25, we will visit with All the Ups and Downs. She asked me what qualities I think make for the perfect significant other, so check out her blog for my answer.
For October 26, we will be talking with Sandra’s Book Club and Lisa’s Reading. We will also be hosted by The Faerie Review and Books a Plenty Book Reviews. Sandra’s Book Club will have a review of my book, and Lisa’s Reading will have an excerpt and an interview. She asked me if I ever write books with sad endings.
On October 27, we will hang out with Novel’s Alive with an author interview and a review. She gave me a choice of what question to answer and I chose: “What tips do you have for world-building and writing description?“
On October 28, I will be interviewed by Rogue’s Angels and The Avid Reader. They also have great interview questions, so check out their blogs for my author interviews and more excerpts.
On October 29, we will hang out with Harlie’s Books and Inside the Insanity. Both Harlies Books and Inside the Insanity also have author interviews.
For October 30, we will stop by Book Crazy for another author interview.
The tours will include excerpts and author interviews.
Here is the schedule for Goddess Fish Promotions, and here is the schedule for Silver Dagger Tours.
Halloween in NYC
A brownstone decorated for Halloween in NYC We have off on Halloween to go trick-or-treating! Hope you all have a fun Halloween! I just love when people decorate their brownstones in New York City for Halloween! These skeletons crack me up. I want to try to make our skeleton like the guy in the top row.
I spent part of Sunday helping out with my son’s school’s Halloween festival, volunteering at the obstacle course, so I spent about an hour yelling, “step on the o’s and x’s! Don’t let the hot green lava get you!”
Have a wonderful week! And I hope you enjoy Partner Pursuit‘s Book Tour as it continues virtually.
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About Me
Kathy Strobos is a writer living in New York City with her husband and two children, amid a growing collection of books, toys and dollhouses. She took a break from working as a lawyer to write romantic comedies and get in shape. Born and raised in Manhattan, she loves writing about New York City and the accomplished heroines who live and fall in love there, amidst its vibrant energy and the aroma of homemade chocolate chip cookies. She is the author of A Scavenger Hunt for Hearts, Partner Pursuit, Is This for Real?, Caper Crush, My Book Boyfriend and Love Is an Art. She is still working on getting in shape.
What are some of your favorite parts of writing romantic comedies?Â
 I love writing witty banter and disasters that end up creating the partnership that fuels a great passion, all set in my native New York City.
I hope to make you laugh out loud like a great Sophie Kinsella novel and to close the book with a happy, fizzy feeling. Writing a good scene gives me a joyful buzz.
Are your books open door or closed door?
Closed door, but hopefully still with all the feels.
What do you like to talk about?
I love talking about all sorts of things:
- books,
- writing,
- romantic comedy movies or TV series,
- crafting, especially miniatures,
- parenting,
- how to be motivated or find time to work out,
- work/life balance, and
- art.
What did you want to be when you were a child?
As a child, I wanted to be a writer and a baker. I detoured to become a corporate lawyer, but watched and read romantic comedies for relaxation. I took a break from law to pursue my dream of writing fiction full-time and getting in shape. I’m still working on getting in shape. Do you find that difficult too? And if you don’t, what’s your secret?
 Feel free to drop a comment and tell me about yourself.Â
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Author Photograph by Parinyarat Cutone 
Age 3 
Age 6 in a devil costume created by my mom