She is a voracious reader and this is probably what led to a career in writing. She loves the beach, mountains, food, place and people and thinks it is her favorite place.Įsme Addison has always been a lover of all things science fiction and mysteries. After spending a lot of time moving all around the world, she currently lives in Raleigh North Carolina. She blogs a lot about the many experiences she has had in her travels and writing journey on her website. As a military spouse, she has lived in many places including Virginia, New York, North Carolina and Okinawa. She has a bachelor’s degree in Marketing and English and a professional background in technical writing and marketing communications. Like many women, she wears several hats and is an editor, technical writer and mother to three boys. Esme Addison is a cozy mystery author best known for the “Enchanted Bay Mystery” series of novels.
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