"Carniepunk" short stories

Overall I enjoyed this collection of carnival related fantasy stories. Silly me, I didn't realize there were so many authors writing in this urban fantasy type of genre. A few of the stories reeked too much of female wish fulfillment,  but that's life, I guess. A few of the stories were so corny I was afraid their sameness would ruin "The Dresden Files" for me, but it didn't.

"Storm Front" by Jim Butcher

I've been meaning to give the Harry Dresden books a try ever since I watched it on tv years ago. The show was, to my disappointment, cancelled after one year. Pete Fisher recommended the books to me recently. He's enjoying them, and said they improve as the series goes on. I enjoyed this 1st book. I guess I was about 70% riveted, which is good for me. I really like the female policewoman, and I'm looking forward to watching her relationship,with Harry evolve. They can ditch Susan the reporter, for all I care.