Happy Friday everyone. I am in Missouri for the Tonya Kappes Mystery Train this weekend. I know a lot of you plan to attend as well and I am superexcited to meet everyone. Even if you aren’t planning to attend the train event we will be doing a book signing at the Cape Girardeau Barnes and Noble on Sunday at noon so please do stop by if you are in the area.
In other news, the Whodunit Group that I was previously involved with has disbanded. Six of us from the group joined together and created Cozy Characters, a new Facebook group where Tonya, Julie, Laura, Tracy, Lynn, and I can share our books and our lives with the readers we love. Here is the link to join if you haven’t already done so https://www.facebook.com/groups/1781437155457873/
The Pumpkins in Paradise Book Club is complete and I think everyone really had a lot of fun so I asked Jayme to do another book club in October. We decided to do a Zoe, Costume Catastrophe, which will run from October 17 – 20. Be sure to hop on over and join if you haven’t already. Here is the link https://www.facebook.com/events/681756311980858/ 
And of course it wouldn’t be October without the Kathi Daley Books Halloween Spooktacular. This year the event runs from October 23 – 31 and I have invited seven Cozy Mystery Bloggers to each host a date. Each blogger has invited an all star cast of your favorite mystery authors who plan to entertain you with games, chats, giveaways, and so much more. Here is the link to join https://www.facebook.com/events/1807306899516140/ 
I will also be visiting Author Catherine Bruns release party for Burned to a Crisp on October 11. I will be doing my takeover from 4:00 – 4:30 Eastern Daylight Time so please plan to stop and say hi. I’m sure I’ll be giving stuff away. I always do. https://www.facebook.com/events/112914672498681/ 
And now for the commercial announcement. Kathi Daley books now has 10 Halloween Books. Five are new this October. For links to all my Halloween Books hop on over to my Halloween Page. http://www.kathidaley.com/halloween-page 
Costume Catastrophe is on sale for $.99 beginning today. http://amzn.to/2d7mRKx 
Count Catula is now available in both Kindle and Paperback. See why the reviewers are raving about this new Whales and Tails Mystery.
“The mystery is well plotted and the author did an excellent job describing the characters and their backgrounds. Multiple murders, tons of suspects, lots of hints and clues, and I surprised by the final reveal.”
“Kathi Daley has penned another well-written, fast paced, classic cozy mystery, with a tightly woven plot with a host of twists and turns that is perfect for Halloween.”
“I could feel the fall air and see the decorations in town. I love the authors descriptive style of writing. This is action packed, full of suspects and well crafted.”
And now for the Giveaway. Comment below for a chance to win a $15 Amazon Gift Card. I will choose one winner on Saturday 10/1.





I cant wait to read Count Catula! Love the Whales and Tales series!
The Mystery Train Event sounds like SO much fun! I hope to go one day! So excited for all of your events coming up in October, The Book Club, The Halloween Spooktacular, Count Catula, oh my!! Thanks for all you do Kathi and I hope your weekend at The Mystery Train is a blast! Enjoy!! 🙂
Your posts are always a wonderful addition to my day. I hope to make the Mystery Train one of these years. Thanks for all that you do for your readers, besides the wonderful books.
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Mystery train sounds awesome..when I was younger we used to ride a train to my Grammy’s..I want so much to read count catula but I just started the series so it will be a bit but I knoiw it will be amazing..
Thank you for the heads up on the event, Burned to A Crisped. I am just getting into cozy mystery thanks to you! Thank you for the chance to win the gift card. You are so generous.
Wow Kathi, you always so much going on! Thank you for always thinking of us readers- you’re the Cat’s Meow!
Cheers-
Kelly Braun
I’m ‘re-reading’ all my Whales and Tails leading up to Count Catila!!!
Mystery Train sounds like a blast. Maybe Zoe and Zach can have one of their adventures on the Mystery Train!
The Mystery Train Event sounds like SO much fun … wish I could be there. Thank you for everything you do for us and for all the awesome books you write!
I am looking forward to reading Count Catila and Pumpkins in Paradise. Love your books.
Those Halloween books are so much fun! I’m anxious to read Count Catula.
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Wow! What a busy October you have planned. Exciting!
Looks like you are going to be busy. This is the time of year we seem to get our more. Can’t wait on the new books! Be safe
All the exciting news. More books I didn’t have and now do. This is great. And great fun coming too, with all the parties. Thank you so much for more fun!
Thanks for the giveaway. I am so excited to read Count Catula. I do love the Whales and Tails series.
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Great news updates for Kathy Daley fans!!
The mystery train event it AWESOME!! I know y’all will have a blast. Great news on all the books too.
Thanks for the update. I hope y’all have a wonderful time!📚
Wow, Kathi! You’re amazing! Are you sure you’re not cloned considering how much you get done???!!!
The mystery train sounds like such fun. Enjoy!
Hard to believe tomorrow is October 1. You helped fill up the calendar with some fun things. Have 3 family birthdays this month and my town celebrates Fall big time.
I love your books, I was just recently introduced to the Tj Jensen series and am looking forward to your other books. Can’t wait for the Costume Catastrophe book club! Have a great weekend!
This was a fun newsletter, and there are so many great things in store for October! I’m excited about all of you Halloween books!
Mystery train sounds like fun!
The mystery train event sounds like fun! Thanks for the chance at a gift card. Have a great time.
I’m looking forward to all the events you are involved in the month of October! They should be lots of fun!
Thanks for the chance to win a gift card! I can never have too many books!
Thanks for taking time out of your busy schedule to share with us. Sounds like your having a blast and can’t wait to read your latest it sounds like a great read.
The Mystery Train sounds like a really great time. I enjoy your books and I’m looking forward to reading “Count Catula”.
I cant wait to read Count Catula!
I am just starting the Zoe series. Saving Halloween stories for 2nd half of October. Then jumping into Christmas books.
Almost finish with this book and I love it!
Happy fall!
Love your Halloween themed stories!
I LOVED the new release, my favorite, thus far, in the Whales and Tails, series….Don’t know how you do it, Kathi, but please don’t stop!
Wish I could have joined all the fun on the Mystery Train. Sounds like a blast! Have a great time!
I’m wondering why you have so many Halloween themed books? Halloween’s probably my favorite holiday because it’s got the treats with none of the work and hassle of other major holidays.
You are one busy lady. I look forward to your scavenger hunt. And enjoy your mystery train.
I love your books. It’s hard to find a favorite. I did love ‘Count Catula’ and can’t wait for the next Sand and Sea Mystery. Thanks.
Wow, sounds like there is a lot going on. I will have to refer back to this blog later to keep everything in mind. Thanks for the chance to win and enjoy the trip! Wish I was there too!
You have such a busy life but still find time to write such wonderful books. I can’t wait to read your new books with a Halloween focus. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway. I hope you enjoy your time on the Mystery Train. Hopefully next year I will make it. robeader53@yahoo.com
I hope y’all are having a great day and weekend. Thank you for the giveaway today. Wish I was going with all of you this weekend.
Just joined Cozy Characters! I love the Halloween season and all the Halloween books. Have fun not he Mystery Train, sounds great.
You are awesome as always. Enjoy your day.
The Mystery Train sounds awesome! Hopefully I’ll be able to attend one day. Have a great weekend!!
Congratulations on your new Halloween books. A gift card would really benefit my book sanctuary.
So much fun stuff to look forward! I am especially envious of your mystery train trip. Have a great time! I hope to do something similar sometime. 😊
Thank you Kathi for putting out new books with a Halloween theme. I enjoy your books so very much and the way they work around holidays is all the better. robeader53@yahoo.com
Have a wonderful weekend! It sounds like a lot of Fun! I just purchased County Catula, so thankful for the Sale! Thank you!