by Esme Addison Are you familiar with Mami Wata? She is infamously known throughout the African diaspora and she comes across my research often as I read about mermaid myths from Asian, European, African and other cultures. I write a mystery series about a woman who is genetically a mermaid. Meaning, she looks like a … Continue reading Get To Know Mami Wata – An African Mermaid
by Esme Addison Planning a mermaid party and not sure what to serve? I've got six mermaid desserts to share with you! When I'm writing my Enchanted Bay Mystery series, I have serious mermaid on the brain. I like baking and eating mermaid-themed treats when I write, and I thought I'd share some of my … Continue reading Six Delicious Mermaid-Inspired Desserts To Make You Feel Like You’re Under The Sea
by Esme Addison Almost every author hopes their novel will be turned into a television show or movie. I've always wanted my Enchanted Bay Mystery series to be a video game! And I kind of got that. It's not a video game you can play on, say a Play Station. It's a mobile app version … Continue reading A Spell For Trouble Is Republished As A Mobile App!
A fantasy cozy mystery author explores her fascination with witches through various media, and how it impacts her writing.
by Esme Addison Nothing says fall like baking with apples. I love to bake pies in the American tradition during this season. But when it comes to apples, I can't help but remember that according to a report by the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in 2020, Poland is one of the top producers … Continue reading Szarlotka, Jabłecznik & Ryz Z Jablkami: Three Polish Apple Recipes
by Esme Addison I write a cozy mystery set on the North Carolina beach, so... Of course, I'm going to share other cozy mysteries with similar settings. I'm writing a book in this genre and with this genre because it's also what I love. I'm happy that I can find four other cozy mystery series … Continue reading Four Cozy Mysteries Set On North Carolina Beaches
by Esme Addison My cozy mystery series, the Enchanted Bay Mysteries has a little magic. There are women who are... let's just say water witches. They have an interesting history, and the main character Alex Sobieski discovers her magical heritage along with the reader. I love magical realism. Fantasy. Paranormal elements. Sometimes there is overlap … Continue reading Five Paranormal Cozy Mysteries To Add Magic To Your Life
by Esme Addison As a reader, my interests are pretty diverse. But when it comes to young adult novels, I generally read fantasy only. I'm not sure why. Maybe it's the gorgeous covers? Sometimes I want to write a YA fantasy just to get that pretty cover. I jest. (sort of) I'm a fantasy writer … Continue reading Five Fantasy Young Adult Novels You Need To Read
by Esme Addison When I visited Wavel Castle in Krakow, I was really taken with the dragon mythology associated with the area and castle. I knew when I heard about the Wavel Dragon that I would one day write about it. I didn't think I'd add it to my Enchanted Bay Mystery series because mermaids … Continue reading Dyngus Day & Dragon Mythology In A Hex For Danger
by Esme Addison One of my favorite cozy mystery bloggers is Cozy Up With Kathy. She's Polish-American and celebrates several Polish holidays. So of course we're going to celebrate Pączki or Paczki day by discussing all of the great food in my series, the history of Packzi day and much more! Pączki in Poland In … Continue reading Paczki Day, Polish Food & Mythology In The Enchanted Bay Mystery Series
Mermaids. Water witches. Mystery. Oh my. 