When Naidel and I were persusing the roleplay game section in a local bookstore (one of our regualr activities), Naidel suddenly remembered that he had seen a book that was "perfect for me", and apparently had some amusing ancedote about a penguin which he attempted to retell unsuccessfully. I raised an eyebrow in my usual 'you've clearly gone off your nut' fashion, and he brandished a pink and white book bearing the words 'Confessions of a Part Time Sorceress: A Girls's Guide to the Dungeons and Dragons Game'. I have to admit, i was immediately intregued, and Naidel insisted i would find it both funny and informative. I looked at the book and flicked through it. It did have many pink side bars full of interesting information.....once again, the voice of my credit card won through, and i walked out of Waterstones brandishing my book. That was Sunday. I havent managed to put the book down since then. I finished it this morning, and i have to say its pure genius! I really wish that book was out when i first started playing DnD! Shelly Mazzanoble and i seem to have a lot in common, even her character choice resembles mine! Any girl wanting to learn the DnD game and wanting a good laugh whilst learning, buy this book! Shelly Mazzanoble is the kind of writer i aspire to be, providing her readers with an even mix of information, description and sharp, intelligent humour.
You can find out more about Shelly Mazzanoble and her book 'Confessions of a Part Time Sorceress' here. There's even an amusing interview with her mother which is spookily like a recent conversation with my own mother. GO BUY THE BOOK!!!
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