Book Launch: Mermaid-themed Paint & Sip Party With Author, Esme Addison!
Saturday, August 23, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT (Ticket Price: $50
Purchase A Brew for Chaos (mermaid-themed painting party, apps & mocktails.) Includes first Enchanted Bay book!
Join cozy mystery author Esme Addison for an enchanting literary experience that lets you embrace your inner mermaid!
What’s Included:
• Purchase a copy of A Brew for Chaos
• 3-hour mermaid-themed painting party experience
• Appetizers and mermaid-themed mocktails
• Complimentary copy of A Spell for Trouble (the first book in the Enchanted Bay Mystery series)
Join us for an enchanting literary experience that brings the magic of Bellamy Bay to life!
Please note: A Brew For Chaos is an adult fantasy murder mystery appropriate for readers 16 years old and up. Each ticket admits one customer to the party and provides one complimentary copy of A Spell For Trouble, the first book in the Enchanted Bay Mystery Series.
The second book in the series, A Hex For Danger is available wherever books are sold. And will also be sold at the event.
A Brew For Chaos is the third book in the Enchanted Bay Mystery Series. And while it is written to be enjoyed as a standalone, the mystery is best experienced when the series is read in chronological order.
About A Brew for Chaos:
It’s fall, and Aleksandra Daniels is settling into her new hometown of Bellamy Bay in North Carolina.
She loves her job at her aunt’s herbal apothecary, and is enjoying getting to know her new boyfriend, local detective Jack Frazier. But she’s still trying to figure out her newly discovered magical powers, inherited from a mermaid ancestor.
Leaves are changing, pumpkins are being picked, and the small coastal town is caught up in the excitement of the approaching Oktoberfest and craft beer competition. But Alex’s good friend, local journalist Pepper, is more excited by the upcoming anniversary of a spooky cold case she’s helping her boss, Jonah, investigate.
Back in the eighties, a serial killer nicknamed The Fisherman abducted ten local women. He was never caught, and the women never seen again.Alex isn’t surprised when Pepper asks for her help, but she’s done solving mysteries. She’d much rather be strolling down main street with Jack, sharing a hot cup of apple cider, and that’s not going to happen if she keeps meddling in his investigations.
But when Jonah’s body is discovered on the beach, Alex is forced to reconsider. Soon, she’s caught up in a complex, troubling plot that places not just her own life, but the lives of everyone she loves, in terrible danger.
About the Event: Step into the magical world of Enchanted Bay with this unique pre-order paint and sip celebration for the highly anticipated third book in the mystery series.
This isn’t your typical book launch – it’s an immersive creative experience where bookish fans can paint their way into the enchanted waters and whimsical magic that makes these books so special.
Author Esme Addison will discuss the series, exploring the plot and mythology that inspired these captivating stories during this relaxing and interactive celebration.
Perfect for: Adult readers who love cozy mysteries, cozy fantasy, mermaid stories, beach settings, and shows like Charmed, The Good Witch, and Gilmore Girls.
Please Note: This event will be photographed and recorded for social media content. By attending, you consent to appearing in photos and videos that may be shared on our social platforms.
Event Hashtag: #EsmesMermaidParty
Reserve your spot for this one-of-a-kind literary adventure!
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Hourly Schedule
Agenda
- 12:50 PM - 13:00
- Check-in, receive your goodie bag!
- 13:00 - 13:30
- Welcome, appetizers & mermaid-themed mocktails
- 13:30 - 14:00
- Mermaid painting party starts
- 14:00 - 14:30
- Raffle Prizes + Book Talk with Esme
- 14:30 - 15:00
- Mermaid painting continues
- 15:00 - 15:30
- Book Talk With Esme continues + Q&A
- 16:00
- Wrap-up painting, Party Ends.