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 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 If you're following my blog, you KNOW I love herbs and herbal remedies in all forms, especially essential oils and herbal tea. My reading interests aren't much different. I enjoy reading books set in apothecaries or dealing with herbal tea (magical or otherwise). I also love reading books that deal with botany … Continue reading Love Essential Oils & Herbal Tea? Read These Four Novels
by Esme Addison During college, it will surprise no one that I was an English major. But not at first. Initially, I was a drama major with a minor in creative writing. But later, and much to my father's relief I switched to a double major in English and Marketing. I enjoyed many of my … Continue reading Carson, Alice, Flannery, and Me, Esme
by Esme Addison It's been such a long time since I read The Outsiders. But I remember reading it in middle school, probably sixth grade, and just being blown away by the story. I re-read the story just like a little kid watches his favorite cartoon over and over again. And each time I read … Continue reading S.E. Hinton Was My Hero
by Esme Addison It's such a cliche for a mystery author to say he or she was inspired by Nancy Drew - but if it's true, what can you do? I always knew that I would be a published author (like most writers). It begins young, this desire to create stories and then write … Continue reading Nancy Drew Is My Spirit Animal
Mermaids. Water witches. Mystery. Oh my. 