Mindy Raf


 Welcome to my books. I write contemporary romance, as well as YA/middle grade fiction.
 
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Too Much Information (Contemporary Romance):
As a child, travel writer Devora Martin dreamt she had superpowers.  Years later, her dreams have turned to reality, becoming her greatest nightmare.  Cursed with the ability to hear others' thoughts, and unable to mute the volume, she seeks refuge in her apartment, leaving only on rare occasions.
Griffin Coen has spent most of his life photographing the world, from luxurious resorts to remote villages.  But following an accidental shooting during an assignment, he's forced to return home to recuperate.
When Devora's reclusive actions threaten her job and independence, she begrudgedly accepts a job writing a colum with Griffin, who isn't shy about voicing his opinions regarding her alleged abilities - or delusions, as he refers to them.  The catch?  They must travel through Europe as a couple -something Devora dreads, knowing what happens when she gets too close to anyone.  But she soon discovers that she doesn't need her abilities to tap into Griffin's inner mind, as he is the only person she's ever been unable to read.
Before long, the two find themselves on a journey of a lifetime.  One where the road just might lead them to their destiny.
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Why Can't I Have a Christmas Tree (Young Adult)
Leah Schwartzman didn't think asking for a Christmas Tree was such a big deal.  After all, every other family in town seems to have one.  In the ultimate punishment, her parents sign her up for Hebrew school so she can discover her "roots."  Now she's the only high school sophomore in a room full of twelve year olds.  It isn't until tragedy strikes that she begins to understand the implications of her request.  Now she must decide what role the past will play in her present. 
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Magic & Mayhem (Middle-Grade Fiction)

For ten year old Emma Cassell, life is hard enough. She has to deal with all the normal problems at school: like Cindy, the queen bee of the fourth grade, and math quizzes, and avoiding all the boys playing kickball at recess. Throw in a perfect older sister, and divorced parents and she has all she can handle. She's not sure whether to be excited or nervous about her nana coming to live with them. And she's right. Nana has moved in because she's there to tell Emma the truth…that she’s a witch. Now Emma has to learn to control her powers while the rest of her life spirals out of control. She thinks if she can use her new found magic to make her parents fall back in love, everything in her life will return to normal. Whoever said life is easy for kids, clearly doesn’t remember being ten years old.


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If you are an editor or agent interested in reading any of the above manuscripts, please contact me at: erin@erineisenberg.net