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 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 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
by Esme Addison Have you ever wondered, where are all of the cozy mysteries written by African-American authors? Well, wonder no more. I've compiled a list of contemporary cozy mysteries written by authors (including myself) of African descent. My list includes an interesting group of sleuths in fun settings with challenging whodunnits! Also, don't wait … Continue reading Diversify Your TBR Stack With Twelve Cozy Mysteries Written By African-American Authors
by Esme Addison Who doesn't need a little magic or otherworldliness in their life? I know I do - and that's why I love enchanting cozy mysteries with fanciful elements of magic or the paranormal. Over the years, I've amassed a list of my favorite cozy mysteries with supernatural elements. The list includes witches who … Continue reading Seven Enchanting Cozy Mysteries That Will Bring Magic Into Your Life
by Esme Addison One of my favorite elements of a cozy mystery is the ability to easily infuse a story with culture, heritage and history. How many cozy mystery readers have discovered an interest in learning about another ethnicity or nationality because their favorite cozy mystery series features a character they love with ties to … Continue reading Expand Your Horizons With Five Cozy Mysteries That Explore Different Cultures
Mermaids. Water witches. Mystery. Oh my. 