Esme Addison is the next author to join us at The Cozy 52! When I read the bio line for Esme’s Twitter profile, one small bit totally had me hooked: Author of A Hex For Danger, based on the myth of the Mermaid of Warsaw“… the Mermaid of Warsaw? Sign me up! I’m very excited to welcome Esme to the blog today.
Who or What is The Cozy 52? Each week I will be sharing an interview with someone involved with Cozy Mysteries – an author, blogger, Facebook Group host, podcaster, cover designer – so that we can showcase this amazing community! I hope you’ll discover some new authors, plus learn more about what goes on behind the scenes with the people who write, publish and promote cozy mysteries!
Introducing Esme Addison
NAME: Esme Addison
LIST ALL YOUR COZY MYSTERY SERIES: Enchanted Bay Mystery series
HOW ARE YOUR COZY MYSTERIES PUBLISHED? Traditional
The Q&A
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOURSELF
I’m a mother of three boys, from North Carolina, love to travel, bake and learn about history
LIST THREE FUN FACTS ABOUT YOURSELF THAT WE WOULDN’T READ IN YOUR ‘OFFICIAL’ BIO.
I can only think of one. I lived in Japan for three years
WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO WRITE COZY MYSTERIES?
I enjoyed reading them and wanted to try my hand at creating a series.
WHAT SUBGENRE(S) OR THEMES OF COZY MYSTERIES DO YOU WRITE?
Paranormal or fantasy
TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR COZY MYSTERY SERIES. WHAT INSPIRES YOUR SERIES?
My series was inspired by my Polish in-laws and the interesting Polish myth of the Mermaid of Warsaw. It’s about a young woman who reconnects with her mother’s side of the family and discovers they have a magical heritage.
WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE LOVE TO READ COZY MYSTERIES?
I think they’re a fun, high vibration experience with the added bonus of trying to figure out a mystery mixed with cozy comforting elements.
ASIDE FROM BEING AN AUTHOR, ARE YOU INVOLVED IN THE COZY COMMUNITY IN ANY OTHER WAY?
I have a cozy book club. Right now we’re focusing on mysteries but may eventually move to cozy women’s fiction and contemporary small town romance. It’s Cozyville on Facebook.
WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE WRITERS?
Ellery Adams, Ellen Crosby, Bailey Cates, Bree Baker, Olivia Matthews and Sarah Addison Allen.
IF YOU WERE MAROONED ON A DESERTED ISLAND, WHAT 3 BOOKS WOULD YOU WANT WITH YOU?
A dictionary, and two books in an encyclopedia. I won’t get bored and can constantly learn something while being inspired by what I’m learning.
DO YOU HAVE ANY NEW OR UPCOMING WRITING PROJECTS THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH US?
I’m working on the third book in the Enchanted Bay Mystery series, plus the first book in a new series.
The Quickie 5
- FAVOURITE FOOD: Apples and peanut butter
- BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: Coffee
- MOST PRIZED POSSESSION: My imagination.
- SUMMER OR WINTER? Summer
- FAVOURITE VACATION SPOT? The beach (any beach)
To keep up to date with Esme Addison online, you can connect on:
WEBSITE | TWITTER | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK