We are officially approaching fall, which I always have mixed feelings about. I love fall, but I love summer, too. Even though I now work for myself, there’s that feeling of going back to school, back to work, that I don’t think will ever leave me, even though I never stop working. But it’s definitely a time to work even harder as I’ve got Book 5 to write and turn in by early January! I’ll be documenting that on my socials, so follow along.

Speaking of documenting things on my socials … I’ve started a new series about trying to make YOU’LL NEVER KILL IN THIS TOWN AGAIN a New York Times bestseller. Why? Because, despite all my success in my writing career, this has never happened for me, and I’ll be totally honest here: I want it! AND YOU CAN HELP! If you pre-order the book in ANY format and send me the proof to catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com, I’ll send you a signed book in the series for free, with some swag and a signed bookplate for your new book. (US/Canada only)

As of writing this, 40 of you have taken me up on my offer — thank you! Only 9960 pre-orders to go! YEP, you heard that right!! If I get 10,000 pre-orders, I can basically guarantee I’ll be on the list … daunting, I know! But we’ve got 240 days to go …

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In OTHER NEWS, all three books in the series are now on Kindle Unlimited!

And finally, if you’re in the UK, NO ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE AT THIS WEDDING is an audio book deal for the month of September! Grab it!

Okay, that’s it for now. As always, thanks for all the support and I’ll see you in October if not before with some extra fun news!!

xo

Catherine

I hope the summer is treating you well!

Super excited to let you know that the cover for Book 4 in the Vacation Mysteries has been revealed in PEOPLE!! You can check that out here.

And here is the wonderful cover! It’s out April 27, 2027!

As always, I’m doing a pre-order campaign!

If you pre-order the book in the US or Canada I’ll send you one of the other books in the series along with some swag and a signed bookplate for your new book! Any format counts, and I even have audio versions of the books if that is your preference.

Forward your proof of purchase to catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com

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Here’s what the book is about:

Bestselling mystery writer and erstwhile amateur sleuth Eleanor Dash finds herself on the trail of another murderer, this time in glitzy LA, in Catherine Mack's fourth witty Vacation Mystery.

Eleanor Dash has one simple wish: a little peace to plan her wedding to the love of her life and fellow author, Oliver Forrest. After being involved in not one, not two, but three murder plots in the last six months, Eleanor needs a break! She’s even seriously considering giving up writing―at least writing anything murder-related. Unfortunately, she can’t start her sabbatical until she completes her last promotional obligation: a one-day bus tour of Los Angeles’s most famous murder spots. Even worse, someone on the bus is going to die. Because of course they are.

Joining Eleanor and Oliver on the bus her sister and former assistant, Harper, who’s recording the whole thing for her newly launched podcast; Connor Smith, the protagonist of her books and antagonist of her life who’s been publishing rom-coms lately even though he’s never given anyone an HEA; Eleanor’s editor, Vicki, whose career is hanging by a thread; Vicki’s boss, Glinda, who’s stressed to the max about a possible Venture Capital takeover of the publishing company; Eleanor’s film agent, Rich, who’s touting his newest client; Adam, an up-and-coming screenwriter who’d love to option Eleanor’s book; and Devin Hollister, Oliver’s nemesis.

Three years ago, Oliver was supposed to co-write a book with Devin about Agatha Christie’s disappearance, told from Archie Christie’s perspective. But the next thing Oliver knew, Kevin sold the idea out from under him. When Devin is found dead, and Oliver becomes the prime suspect, Eleanor has no choice but to try to solve the crime before her love loses his freedom forever.

I’m so excited for you to read it!!

And I’ve got another surprise coming sooooonnnnn!

Until then, happy reading.

xo

Catherine

As Taylor might say, it’s been a while … I’ve been busy travelling, writing, playing tennis but thought I'd check in to let you know about two great opportunities to get my books.

First, if you are in Canada, Indigo is running a promotion right now on EVERY TIME I GO ON VACATION, SOMEONE DIES. Get thee to an indigo if you haven’t gotten a copy of Vacation yet. It also makes a great gift!

The second one is US only (sorry!). If you buy any book in the Vacation Mysteries series in any format and send me the proof of purchase, then I’ll send you a signed copy of NO ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO DIE AT THIS WEDDING and some swag!

This offer is only good for purchases made in July 2026 (not previous purchases).

Send your proof of purchase to catherinemckenzieauthor@gmail.com.

Finally, while we’ve finished our rewatch of The Summer I Turned Pretty, the podcast is still going strong. I’m rewatching The Artful Dodger with Elyssa Friedland, and we are having some amazing guests on the show, including James McNamara (the showrunner), Lucy-Rose Leonard (Lady Fanny), Susie Porter (Lady Jane) and Nick Burton (Sneed). If you haven’t watched this wonderful show, please do and give us a listen!

Jessica and I are also continuing with monthly episodes of The Summer I Turned Swiftie and will be back in the fall with a more regular schedule!

Enjoy the rest of your summer!!

xo,

Catherine