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Setting the Record Straight: The Big Bad Wolf & Cinderella
Duplicity has plagued the kingdom for far too long. Maggie McCullough, a reporter for The Daily Mirror in the Village of Fablecastle, is determined to set the record straight. In writing her column, her search for the truth leads her first to Andrew, grandson of the notorious Big Bad Wolf, and then to other characters you will remember from the fables you enjoyed as a child. However, make no mistake, these are not your grandparents’ fairy tales.
In this first volume of the series entitled Setting the Record Straight, Maggie discovers the truth about Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella. What was Little Red Riding Hood doing in the woods the day Granny was “eaten” by the Big Bad Wolf? And what was Cinderella practicing with a golf ball and garden hose?
This collection of erotic fairy tales is quite scandalous, and the perfect romantic lubricant for an evening of fun. Sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy a wickedly hilarious retelling of fairy tale classics. These lusty romantic quickies are sure to tickle your fancy.
“Once upon a time . . . ” was never so much fun!
In this first volume of the series entitled Setting the Record Straight, Maggie discovers the truth about Little Red Riding Hood and Cinderella. What was Little Red Riding Hood doing in the woods the day Granny was “eaten” by the Big Bad Wolf? And what was Cinderella practicing with a golf ball and garden hose?
This collection of erotic fairy tales is quite scandalous, and the perfect romantic lubricant for an evening of fun. Sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy a wickedly hilarious retelling of fairy tale classics. These lusty romantic quickies are sure to tickle your fancy.
“Once upon a time . . . ” was never so much fun!
67 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 31, 2018
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About the author
Trina Spillman
16 books6 followersTrina Spillman, who also writes under the pen name Selene Greenleaf, crafts both practical witchcraft guides and immersive works of fiction that span romance, magical realism, and contemporary thrillers. Splitting her creative life between Colorado’s mountain landscapes and a growing library of story ideas, she blends current events, folklore, plant magic, and real-world rituals to invite readers into transformative experiences. Under Selene Greenleaf, she’s the author of Witchcraft Essentials: A Modern-Day Guide to Spells, Herbs, and Crystals; Cupid's Craft: Love Spells for Valentine's Day; and her forthcoming Plant Magic Encyclopedia: Rituals & Remedies, resources designed to help modern practitioners weave intention and botanical wisdom into everyday life. Writing as Trina Spillman, she’s best known for her engaging novellas, which she is currently expanding into full-length novels. Upcoming projects include:
• Fablecastle After Dark—a satirical, scandal-tinged reimagining of her beloved fairy-tale novellas
• The Witches of Fablecastle—a sweeping magical-realism saga in the tradition of Like Water for Chocolate, where family secrets and herbal lore intertwine
• A New Dawn—a gripping political thriller of power, ethics, and love, to be released by The Wild Rose Press
Whether she’s exploring the ethics of power in a thriller or sharing herbal recipes for daily rituals, Trina/Selene’s work reflects her unwavering belief in the healing and transformative power of words.
• Fablecastle After Dark—a satirical, scandal-tinged reimagining of her beloved fairy-tale novellas
• The Witches of Fablecastle—a sweeping magical-realism saga in the tradition of Like Water for Chocolate, where family secrets and herbal lore intertwine
• A New Dawn—a gripping political thriller of power, ethics, and love, to be released by The Wild Rose Press
Whether she’s exploring the ethics of power in a thriller or sharing herbal recipes for daily rituals, Trina/Selene’s work reflects her unwavering belief in the healing and transformative power of words.
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September 8, 2018
Setting the Record Straight: The Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella by Trina Spillman is a fast-paced read that is sure to draw you in from the very beginning and will captivate you with each page you read. The characters are vivid and creative with intriguing backstories that help to mesh with the storyline and create a truly captivating read. Spillman has written a story that is truly unique, scandalous, and romantic. A steamy read that is sure to fog up your glasses and may require an oven mitt to hold onto the pages when reading. It is that hot! Setting the Record Straight is perfect for anyone who loves a good romance novel with lots of spice.
October 25, 2018
It's been a couple weeks since I read this book, but starting a new technique I wait for a week to two weeks before I post a review so I have time to think and put those feeling I had for the book into words.
Alright, I have to say I love retellings of classic stories and how the writer twists them. In this case, Trina got two classic stories and turned them naughty. Love the whole idea of the reporter settling the record straight and asking on what happened. The book was once upon a time gone a whole lot naughtier. It's two short stories and I believe she writing more of them as well. Loved the scenes and how the twist was there in the stories. I found funny as well. The only thing I want to say is I want to know more about the reporter and the whole area she started leaving. Maybe a kind suggestion for the writer to write. Otherwise can't wait for the rest of the books.
Alright, I have to say I love retellings of classic stories and how the writer twists them. In this case, Trina got two classic stories and turned them naughty. Love the whole idea of the reporter settling the record straight and asking on what happened. The book was once upon a time gone a whole lot naughtier. It's two short stories and I believe she writing more of them as well. Loved the scenes and how the twist was there in the stories. I found funny as well. The only thing I want to say is I want to know more about the reporter and the whole area she started leaving. Maybe a kind suggestion for the writer to write. Otherwise can't wait for the rest of the books.
October 2, 2018
I love fairy tales. I mean, what girl doesn't? They are classic stories where love wins out, the villain gets what they deserve, and there is always a happily-ever-after. Of course, we only get one side of the story, and sometimes the perspective can be a bit biased, sanitized for a young audience. As it turns out, the real story is most definitely for adults only, and the facts are even more exciting than the fables!
With Setting the Record Straight, Trina Spillman puts her sexy reporter - Maggie McCullough - on the case, investigating the stories of Fablecastle for The Daily Mirror newspaper. Armed only with her good looks, her natural charm, and some enchanted pastries, she sets out to meet with those fairy tale characters who want the real story told.
The first fable to be exposed is that of The Big Bad Wolf who, it turns out, really did eat Grandma . . . just not in the way kids are told. This was a fun, frantic, scandalous tale, told beautifully through Maggie's wide-eyed questioning and her excited scribbling. It is erotic, adventurous, and even a bit sad in places as true love battles prejudice and private truths challenge public perception.
Next up is the story of Cinderella, which exposes the truth about the evil stepsisters (they were not all as bad as we have been told), their mother (she really was horrible), the fairy godmother (what he really did is so not suitable for children), and Cinderella herself (a less-than-innocent lass who truly won her love). There were some laugh-out-loud moments with this one, along with some erotic twists that I daresay are more interesting than magic slippers, and a happily-ever-after that makes Maggie a celebrity.
There are so many more stories to be told, of course, with one of the biggest teased at the end. While fairy tale reinventions can be difficult to do well, Setting the Record Straight shines because of Maggie, who is the perfect storyteller for exposing the erotic truths. I quite liked this and cannot wait for more!
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With Setting the Record Straight, Trina Spillman puts her sexy reporter - Maggie McCullough - on the case, investigating the stories of Fablecastle for The Daily Mirror newspaper. Armed only with her good looks, her natural charm, and some enchanted pastries, she sets out to meet with those fairy tale characters who want the real story told.
The first fable to be exposed is that of The Big Bad Wolf who, it turns out, really did eat Grandma . . . just not in the way kids are told. This was a fun, frantic, scandalous tale, told beautifully through Maggie's wide-eyed questioning and her excited scribbling. It is erotic, adventurous, and even a bit sad in places as true love battles prejudice and private truths challenge public perception.
Next up is the story of Cinderella, which exposes the truth about the evil stepsisters (they were not all as bad as we have been told), their mother (she really was horrible), the fairy godmother (what he really did is so not suitable for children), and Cinderella herself (a less-than-innocent lass who truly won her love). There were some laugh-out-loud moments with this one, along with some erotic twists that I daresay are more interesting than magic slippers, and a happily-ever-after that makes Maggie a celebrity.
There are so many more stories to be told, of course, with one of the biggest teased at the end. While fairy tale reinventions can be difficult to do well, Setting the Record Straight shines because of Maggie, who is the perfect storyteller for exposing the erotic truths. I quite liked this and cannot wait for more!
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February 5, 2019
This book was entered in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Setting the Record Straight
Author: Trina Spillman
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Number of Readers: 20
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 5/10
Content: 6/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 20 readers:
9 would read another book by this author.
10 thought the cover was good or excellent.
20 felt it was easy to follow.
9 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting the story’.
3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘character development’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A rather saucy take on a classic story. I liked the ‘reporter’ angle. The sexy bits were also well done. The writing style is simple, basic even – it’s not Hemingway anyway – but it works for the genre. Character development, not so much, but it’s so short. Perhaps Maggie will develop a little in the second story.’ Female reader, aged 29
‘If you enjoy short, very easy to follow, sexy novellas, then this is for you. If you enjoy complex plots, breathtaking prose, and highly developed characters you can fall in love it, then it’s not. But a short novel of this sort is all about the intended readership. I’m not the intended readership. But a forty year old woman who has little time to read and enjoys a good, spicy story, will probably love it.’ Male reader, aged 57
‘I could imagine a couple reading this as a sort of ‘foreplay’. Naughty, often even amusing. Get them in the mood. I think the author did a good job. She knows who the book is for and is giving them what they want.’ Male reader, aged 46
‘Read it in an evening. Enjoyed it. Easy read. Bring it to the beach.’ Female reader, aged 37
‘Sexy fun!’ Female reader, aged 28
To Sum It Up:
‘A saucy, fun novella. It might even get you in the mood!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Setting the Record Straight
Author: Trina Spillman
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Number of Readers: 20
Stats
Editing: 7/10
Writing Style: 5/10
Content: 6/10
Cover: 6/10
Of the 20 readers:
9 would read another book by this author.
10 thought the cover was good or excellent.
20 felt it was easy to follow.
9 would recommend this story to another reader to try.
3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘plotting the story’.
3 felt the author’s strongest skill was ‘character development’.
13 felt the pacing was good or excellent.
13 thought the author understood the readership and what they wanted.
Readers’ Comments
‘A rather saucy take on a classic story. I liked the ‘reporter’ angle. The sexy bits were also well done. The writing style is simple, basic even – it’s not Hemingway anyway – but it works for the genre. Character development, not so much, but it’s so short. Perhaps Maggie will develop a little in the second story.’ Female reader, aged 29
‘If you enjoy short, very easy to follow, sexy novellas, then this is for you. If you enjoy complex plots, breathtaking prose, and highly developed characters you can fall in love it, then it’s not. But a short novel of this sort is all about the intended readership. I’m not the intended readership. But a forty year old woman who has little time to read and enjoys a good, spicy story, will probably love it.’ Male reader, aged 57
‘I could imagine a couple reading this as a sort of ‘foreplay’. Naughty, often even amusing. Get them in the mood. I think the author did a good job. She knows who the book is for and is giving them what they want.’ Male reader, aged 46
‘Read it in an evening. Enjoyed it. Easy read. Bring it to the beach.’ Female reader, aged 37
‘Sexy fun!’ Female reader, aged 28
To Sum It Up:
‘A saucy, fun novella. It might even get you in the mood!’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
October 6, 2018
Laughed and loved the book. If you need a break from reality here you go!!!
November 3, 2018
Wow! Who would have thought the faerie tales of our youth had so more behind them? A fast, fun read. Can't wait for the next installment.
May 19, 2021
2.75
It isn't bad.
I liked the idea behind it, but it needed some kind of preface, in my opinion, and capter 1 and 2 could have worked better if switched!
It isn't bad.
I liked the idea behind it, but it needed some kind of preface, in my opinion, and capter 1 and 2 could have worked better if switched!
May 21, 2022
Fun read. A different view of the stories of the Big Bad Wolf and Cinderella--told from the viewpoint of the wolf and the witch.
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