My Guardian Idiot and Other Fun Stories

by Barbra Annino

~ fantasy tales for your funny bone

From the author of the Stacy Justice Mysteries. A short collection of fantasy stories to tickle your funny bone.

MY GUARDIAN IDIOT
A woman is saddled with a bumbling angel sent to protect her.

SEXUAL HEALING
A therapist with a unique strategy for healing her patients.

GENIE SCHOOL DROPOUT
An antiques dealer inherits a genie who seems to be hard of hearing.

STEPHEN KING KILLS HIS DARLINGS
A funeral director receives on odd request from a famous horror author.

CUPID’S ARROW
The son of Venus has a plan for his over-worked mother.

Genres: Humor, Fantasy, Amazon, Fiction, Urban Fantasy, Short Stories

46 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 6, 2012

About the author

Barbra Annino writes about strong women with a flair for humor and a penchant for trouble. Her bestselling Stacy Justice Mysteries books have hit the top ten in the Amazon charts multiple times, with Opal Fire claiming the #1 slot in the entire store. Check out her Everafter series if you like grown up fairy tales, and Fury Rising for a steamy urban fantasy. Sign up for freebies, exclusive content, release dates, and fun stuff at www.authorbarbraannino.com

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

a nice selection of short stories

I had not read Ms. Amino prior to these stories. I have to admit I really liked the Stephen King one. All of them were good. I will look for more of her stories in the future.

[Apriel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Title story and the one about the genie were the best. The rest were just ok.

[Rose · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a short book of five independent stories. It only took me about an hour to read them all. The title suggests they are funny but I would describe them as cute.

The first is about a bumbling guardian angel. It tells how sometimes when bad things happen it can be a blessing in disguise.

The second doesn't tell you much at all. It was about a sex therapist. It didn't seem to have any point and no real story.

The third was about an idiot genie. This one was pretty good. I liked learning why he was inept.

The fourth was a little weird. A drive-thru funeral parlour? Not that I couldn't picture one...I've been to Vegas

The fifth was about the god Venus vacationing on earth with her son Cupid. I think it had more of an actual storyline than any of the others.

[Kristin L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun set of five short stories! The author writes with a touch of humor that really makes you smile. I am not sure that I can pick a favorite, although I really enjoyed "Genie School Dropout." What a hoot! So glad that they finally figured out what was wrong with the poor Genie. I also thought "Stephen King Kills His Darlings" was fantastic. The story is about a funeral director who gets an odd request from none other than Stephen King himself. And what he finds is a love of reading - and what is better than that? Truly, this is a great set of stories and worth the read.

[Alyssa White · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say the last book was my favorite because I could relate to the main character more than anything. I wish each of the stories went into a little more depth though. The author has a good since of writing and I cannot wait to read one of her other books I got, this one just didn't hold my interest to much. But that is just me! You could be different!

[Tom Loock · Rating 2 out of 5]

If you do not set your standards very high, you might enjoy this book. There's nothing really funny here, some stories are somewhat amusing, but everything is pretty pedestrian. The one about Stephen King starts with a quirky idea but goes nowhere. All in all a quick read that feels like a quick write as well.

[Trish · Rating 3 out of 5]

A collection of entertaining short stories. I think my favourites were Stephen King Kills His Darlings - or why a horror author should never decide to write cartoons; and the title story, about an apparently useless guardian angel.

[Norma Mason · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short and not sweet!

There is an art to the short story that obviously this author has mastered. These stories each pack a punch, and I'm glad took the time to read this collection.

[Rene Averett · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting, quick read

This is a small collection of short stories and while a couple were pretty cute, they all made interesting points. I enjoyed reading although I'm not fond of the short story format.

[Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very good assortment of short stories. My first direct experience of this author, though I have one of her books waiting in the wings to be read. It's just moved up a notch or two on the priority list. I enjoyed these shorts! And I love the title.

[Linda Pellerin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fact or Fiction?

These short stories highlight some of the supernatural in an amusing and poignant manner. This was an enjoyable read for me and I hope others find it enjoyable as well.

[Kelly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lightweight, fluffy, very quick read. Paid .99 for it. Was fine with that.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Anything Barbra Annino writes makes me smile.

[Terri Martinez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kinda cute. I enjoy a funny story coming off a more serious one.

[Selinalynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

little stories to make you chuckle.

[Carson Carlisle · Rating 2 out of 5]

Some of the short stories were entertaining and funny but others seemed incomplete or lacking a point. It was a quick read and the stories I did enjoy I would recommend.

[Crème Brûlée · Rating 5 out of 5]

Delightful!

Full of good humor, amusing anecdotes and enjoyable short stories. I only wish the stories went on and on...so delightful I wanted more!

[Sarah Wilson · Rating 2 out of 5]

OK short stories.

[Aleta · Rating 2 out of 5]

Very short. Amusing but not great.

[Vikas Datta · Rating 4 out of 5]

The last two - the one featuring Stephen King and the one about the doppelganger - are the best, while the others are not bad too

[Rlmiller68 · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute little short read! Enjoyed it

[Tabby · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic!!!

I love the Stacey Justice series and I have to say I loved these short stories. They were funny, insightful, and thoroughly enjoyable!

[Tami · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute little predicable novella.

[Courtney Saari · Rating 3 out of 5]

Confusing

Interesting short stories. I enjoyed 2 or 3 of the 5. The ending of the last one was a bit abrupt

[Jennifer · Rating 2 out of 5]

so,so