“He then the name invokes Of Hecate; abundant honour straight Shall follow on his path, if to that prayer Gracious the goddess leans and opulence Attends his footsteps; for the power is hers.” Hesiod, translated by Sir Charles Abraham Elton, from Theogony “It keeps eternal whisperings around Desolate shores, and with its mighty… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Scorpio Goddess Hecate
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
Vintage Friday: Pumpkin Cookies 1959
In the frenzy of everyday life, do you enjoy making time for special holiday activities? Maybe crocheting handmade gifts or baking batches of delicious, aromatic cookies for the whole family to appreciate? I do. I find it’s the perfect time to deviate from the usual busy bustle and partake of pursuits that feed our souls… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Pumpkin Cookies 1959
Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour
Sanguinary by Margo Bond Collins Blurb: Detective Cami Davis and her sexy, cowboy-turned-vampire informant are all that’s standing between humanity and monsters who would rule the world—and all that’s standing between them having a torrid love affair is the fact that he’s an enemy of humanity. THROUGH DARKEST TEMPTATION When Dallas police detective Cami Davis joined… Continue reading Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour
Tuesday Tales: Writing Cup
Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today our word prompt is cup. The snippet is from a paranormal vintage romance set in the 1950s. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. Hannah trudged up the steep stairwell toward… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Writing Cup
Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Isa
What lies ahead is governed by what exists now. To achieve a new path, clear the current roadway. Divination is a way to focus on what matters. It allows us to gain insight into the ripe possibilities of the moment and is best used as a type of meditative effort. With their symbolism and kinship… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day – Isa
Vintage Friday: 13 Odd Facts From 1910
In 1910 my grandmother was a young wife and mother, keeping house and helping her husband on the farm. Daily tasks and responsibilities kept her busy. That same year saw silent film actress Edith Lyle, depicted here, with increased success leading up to When the Last Leaf Fell. What was life like over a hundred… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 13 Odd Facts From 1910
Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour
Dugan’s Creek by P.A. Estelle Blurb: A devastated Heather Stone is driving eight hundred miles to cry on her sister’s shoulder, after her boyfriend of three years has dumped her. He needed space! Our sex life is boring! You need to find the passion that’s been lost! “Well, screw… Continue reading Paranormal Romance Thursday Tour
Thank You to Our Veterans
THANK YOU, VETERANS, PAST AND PRESENT, AND FAMILIES OF VETERANS ! OUR VETERANS: The sacrifices our veterans make are immense and unfathomable for civilians. I offer heartfelt gratitude to all those who have served throughout the years to protect loved ones and strangers alike, to preserve hearth and home, and to support the ideals of freedom and liberty. Many made the… Continue reading Thank You to Our Veterans
Mythic Monday: 9 Great War Heroes from Mythology
With our wonderful veterans being honored this week, and hopefully every week for all they do to keep us safe, I thought it would be a good twist to look at some of the great war heroes from mythology. Here are nine that particularly struck my interest. Perseus – Founder of lion-gated Mycenae and the first great… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 9 Great War Heroes from Mythology
Vintage Friday: Actress Doran Clark
Recently I discovered vintage mysteries on one of the Hallmark channels and am enjoying delving into such shows as Columbo, Diagnosis Murder, Matlock, Hart to Hart, and especially Murder She Wrote. While watching these series from the 1980s and 90s, a fascinating talent named Doran Clark caught my attention. There is something magical and enigmatic… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Actress Doran Clark