http://stephaniedraven.com Modern Mythology with a Sexy Edge Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:51:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 http://stephaniedraven.com/2010/01/06/free-read-from-mindy-klaskys-genie-series/ http://stephaniedraven.com/2010/01/06/free-read-from-mindy-klaskys-genie-series/#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:04:33 +0000 Stephanie Draven http://stephaniedraven.com/?p=1115 I'm a fan of the funny and lighthearted paranormal writer Mindy Klasky and I also happen to know that she's a gracious and generous lady. One of her most recent acts of holiday generosity is to offer a free short story to her readers. A few weeks ago, I reviewed Mindy's HOW NOT TO MAKE A WISH, and if you enjoyed that, you'll love this new story called WISHFUL THINKING.]]> http://stephaniedraven.com/2010/01/06/free-read-from-mindy-klaskys-genie-series/feed/ 0 http://stephaniedraven.com/2009/12/15/review-how-not-to-make-a-wish/ http://stephaniedraven.com/2009/12/15/review-how-not-to-make-a-wish/#comments Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:18:27 +0000 Stephanie Draven http://stephaniedraven.com/?p=1054 In a GIRL'S GUIDE TO WITCHCRAFT and the series it spawned, Ms. Klasky established herself as a mistress of the light magical touch. Now she's back with a fun new romp about a romantically challenged woman and the genie that changes her life. HOW NOT TO MAKE A WISH is quirky and creative. The heroine is a stage manager, and I probably learned more about the theater from this book than I ever did in my college classes. Ms. Klasky takes full advantage of the odd personalities that comprise the world of acting, and her heroine is forced to endure one zany theater misadventure after another. As always, the supporting cast is well-drawn and lovable. Ms. Klasky has a gift for nostalgic detail and character quirks, and by the end of the book you can already predict what the heroine's lawyerly father is going to say about her lifestyle changes. You know what kind of Chinese food the characters love, and you'd even be a little surprised if her promiscuous roommate...]]> http://stephaniedraven.com/2009/12/15/review-how-not-to-make-a-wish/feed/ 1