Flossie Benton Rogers | Flossie Benton Rogers, Author

Mysterious Cave People 40,000 BCE

One of my favorite books is Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean Auel. Did you read that one? The author’s creation of the Stone Age world mesmerized me. I loved seeing how the Cro-Magnon heroine contrasted with her Neanderthal family. Recently I came across some information about a little known extinct species of historic… Continue reading Mysterious Cave People 40,000 BCE

Tuesday Tales: Writing Staple

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a book hungry troop that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our word prompt is staple. My excerpt is from one of my books in progress, Hannah’s Haint,… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Staple

Fae Friday: Amp Up Your Fantasy Novel with Nature Spirits

Mythology is a fertile cauldron for fantasy stories. In my books I love to give a unique twist to age old names, ideas, and images. For example, in several of my books the Norse frost giantess Skadi becomes the powerful sorceress Skada. Here are some little known nature deities that can be incorporated into your… Continue reading Fae Friday: Amp Up Your Fantasy Novel with Nature Spirits

Fae Friday: Surprising Magical Mothers

Happy Mother’s Day! For the occasion, let’s honor three of the most ancient and iconic mothers. Ana / Anu / Danu is the most ancient Celtic goddess. After the Celts conquered Ireland and created their own unique and high level culture there, Ana gave birth to the band of fairy immortals we know and love… Continue reading Fae Friday: Surprising Magical Mothers

Spotlight on Dracula’s Author

CARMEN STEFANESCU IS IN THE HOUSE! You can snag her latest books for only .99! Hello, everyone, Carmen Stefanescu here! I’d like to take a moment to thank Flossie for her support in helping me to promote my newest release – a paranormal/ light historical/ light romance /light horror – Dracula’s Prodigy, sequel to Dracula’s… Continue reading Spotlight on Dracula’s Author

Vintage Friday: Cinco de Mayo

Here’s wishing you a festive Cinco de Mayo! COCKTAILS FOR THE DAY Watermelon Margarita Ingredients: 2 ½ cups of fresh watermelon cut into small chunks and with the seeds removed—place in a small baggie and freeze for two hours, 4 ounces tequila, 2 ounces Triple Sec orange liqueur, 3 tablespoons lime juice, lime wedge, coarse… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Cinco de Mayo

Tuesday Tales: Writing Cry

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their works in progress based on word and picture prompts. We’re a book hungry troop that enjoys reading as much as you do. Today our picture prompt is cry. My excerpt is from one of my books in progress, Hannah’s Haint,… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Cry

Fae Friday: Beltane Lady

Mother of Hermes! and still youthful Maia! John Keats These days, flowers blossom in reckless abandon, and colors grace my sight. When I open the front or back door, the world is filled with the scent of jasmine–mysterious, sweet, and tantalizing. New ideas germinate in my mind. Vivid stories appear on the page. Springtime energy… Continue reading Fae Friday: Beltane Lady

Rave Reviews Block Party

Welcome to Rave Reviews Book Club’s Springtime Book & Block Party! Thanks for visiting Conjuring the Magic in Romance here in sunny Central Florida! Today’s Goodies: Signed copy of my paperback anthology Dark Warriors Total number of prizes offered today: 3 To be eligible to win a prize, leave a comment on this post.… Continue reading Rave Reviews Block Party