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
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
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
Fae Friday: Spenser’s Belphoebe
What is more wondrous and expressive of spring’s energetic regeneration than a lovely verse and exquisite painting? Her name means Beautiful Moon. But to this fair Belphoebe in her Birth The Heavens so favourable were and free, Looking with mild Aspect upon the Earth, In th’ Horoscope of her Nativity, That all the Gifts of… Continue reading Fae Friday: Spenser’s Belphoebe
Author on Board: Carmen Stefanescu – Dracula’s Mistress
Please welcome Romanian author and friend, Carmen Stefanescu, with her brand new book release, Dracula’s Mistress. This is the story the author was born to write. Richly drawn, it perfectly blends history, horror, and romance into a compelling novel that will keep you turning the pages. I loved every minute of it. Blurb: From the… Continue reading Author on Board: Carmen Stefanescu – Dracula’s Mistress
Tuesday Tales: Writing Flowers
Don’t you love spooky movies set in rambling old houses where the heroine finds a secret passageway or hidden room? 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… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Flowers