profile picture

173003203

I am here for Friends and Networking

About Me


I am a 134 year old, level 7 elf sorceress. I enjoy shopping, cheesecake, hanging out with my familiar--a rat named Alouicious and the smell of a hot roasted mummy after a fireball.
My father is a sole proprietor of a casino, popular with human nobles. My mother is a famous diplomat and professor of spellcasting.
Here's what people are saying about Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress:
“Shelly Mazzanoble's easygoing style puts the stereotypes to rest, and gives readers the basics of the Dungeons & Dragons experience. Reading the book reminded me of the joy of my first game session. Highly recommended!”
—R.A. Salvatore, the New York Times best-selling author of The Legend of Drizzt
“This book is one of the best introductions for D&D I have ever read. It conveys not just the feel of the game, and why every sensible female of any species should play it, but it’s FUN! A cool, hip, and cutting-edge welcome mat for the game.”
—Ed Greenwood, creator of The Forgotten Realms and acclaimed fantasy author
“Who says boys should have all the fun? Not Shelly Mazzanoble, anyway. With good humor and a swing or two of her mace, she advances fearlessly on the mostly male bastion of Dungeons & Dragons and comes through it with nary a scratch on her. For the girl gamer who's been itching to slay ogres with the best of ’em, this is the book for you.”
—Peter Archer, author of The Great White Wyrm
“Fresh, funny, and smart. I was expecting [the book] to be informative, but I wasn't expecting it to be so very entertaining. The next time I meet a woman that I think might be interested in playing D&D, I'm going to give her a copy of this book before I do anything else. It really covers all the bases and introduces the game with a perspective that is fun and unique, but still completely accurate and helpful.”
—Monte Cook, game designer
“I had some gamer friends over the other day flipping through the [book], and they were all laughing their heads off. My husband and I have also enjoyed reading bits of it out loud to each other. . . . .”
—Spring Lea Henry, library consultant and former editor of YAttitudes, ALA’s journal for YA librarians
“Shelly Mazzanoble gives D&D the make-over it deserves—watch out Tyra!” —J. Marin Younker, Librarian, Seattle Public Library

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Other adventurers. Preferrably a Cleric, or others with the ability to heal...and Jimmy Choo.

My Blog

Astrid's Looooooooooooong Vacation

Hi Friends and Adventurers!Astrid here.Wow, it's been a long time, huh? I haven't been gaming much lately as I'm now a retired sorceress who spends most of her time teaching sorcery at the local charm...
Posted by on Thu, 16 Apr 2009 08:47:00 GMT

Estrogen Fest 2007!

Welcome to EstrogenFest or EstroCon or GirlaPolooza, a.k.a. Crave Party 2007. I think their tagline sums it up bestSeattle's Premier Indulgence and Style Event. Crave parties are pure joy. A great wa...
Posted by on Fri, 12 Oct 2007 07:06:00 GMT

Howd the paparazzi get into my book release party?

Photos have been posted from the Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress book release party hosted by Us Weekly! Okay, not Us Weekly. Really it was hosted by my lovely friends Sara and Jodi but they're m...
Posted by on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 20:07:00 GMT

More Best Day Ever Coverage Coming Soon! For now...this...

Did You Meet My ParentsIf you happen to have been in or around Barnes & Noble in Binghamton, NY today at approximately 11:15 EST, you were very likely witness to a major disturbance in the Roleplaying...
Posted by on Mon, 24 Sep 2007 06:59:00 GMT

Book Signing!

Jeez, Louise, it's like I just learned how to use this thing or something. I keep forgetting things to tell you.If you happen to be in the Bellevue, WA area tonight, please stop by Oroboro Games & Boo...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 09:01:00 GMT

Confessions Mini Site!

Hi again,The Confessions mini-site is up and running and quite beautiful if I do say so myself! Take a quiz, find out how roleplaying can spice up your love life, get hot elf beauty tips, and more rig...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 08:58:00 GMT

It’s Here!

At last! It's here! The season finale of Big Brother 8! Just kiddingof course that's not why the fuss. Today is release day! Weighing in at 7.8 ounces and measuring 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches, Confession...
Posted by on Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:55:00 GMT

Happy Labor Day

I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Days. I haven't had mine yet as this year it occurs on September 18th. Say what, you say? September 18th is the day my baby is born. My friend had a baby a few weeks ...
Posted by on Thu, 06 Sep 2007 21:22:00 GMT

Time-Wasters Guide to Sorcerers

Hey there,MsFish who writes the Geek Girl column for the Time-Wasters Guide reviewed Confessions of a Part-Time Sorceress. MsFish, a self-proclaimed "geek girl" refers to me also as a geek girl which ...
Posted by on Wed, 05 Sep 2007 09:40:00 GMT

Still Remembering Gencon

GenCon Saturday:No plans to workout or take a walk or hit the breakfast buffet. I was much more the wiser today. However, I did order a nice room service and ate a relaxing breakfast of French toast a...
Posted by on Fri, 31 Aug 2007 16:38:00 GMT