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 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 … Continue reading My Polish Mother-In-Law Teaches You How To Say The Polish Words In My Novel
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. 