Tag: A Spell For Trouble

• February 8, 2025

  Paczki Day, Polish Food & Mythology In The Enchanted Bay Mystery Series

  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…
• October 24, 2022

  My Polish Mother-In-Law Teaches You How To Say The Polish Words In My Novel

  by Esme Addison There are two questions I get asked the most about my series. One, where can I find recipes for the Polish food featured in the series. And how do you pronounce the Polish words written in the book? I’m still working on those recipes, though I do have a post about the…
• February 17, 2020

  Four Of The Most Effective Herbs For Stress Relief

  by Esme Addison My novel, A Spell For Trouble is set in an herbal apothecary. But I didn’t choose that location because I thought it was cute and charming (I mean, it is all of those things, of course!). I selected it because I personally have an interest in herbal remedies. I use them all.…
• January 27, 2020

  Seven Enchanting Cozy Mysteries That Will Bring Magic Into Your Life

  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…
• January 26, 2020

  Introducing The Mermaid Of Warsaw

  by Esme Addison Lately, I’ve been discussing my new book A Spell For Trouble, because… well, it’s coming out soon. (May 12th! Wherever books are sold!) and the number one question I get is… So, why mermaids?”
• January 19, 2020

  Expand Your Horizons With Five Cozy Mysteries That Explore Different Cultures

  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…