13 A special phobia list to celebrate Friday the 13th! A phobia is defined as an irrational fear. You have probably heard of the first one on the list. What about the rest? Triskaidekaphobia- Fear of the number 13 Selenophobia – Fear of the moon Pteronophobia – Fear of being tickled by feathers Stygiophobia… Continue reading 13 Strange Phobias You Don’t Want to Have by Flossie Benton Rogers
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
Tuesday Tales: Mistletoe Magic 2-10-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today we have an elegant picture as our inspiration. The snippet is from a holiday vintage romance set in the 1950’s after the Korean War. For now it is called Mistletoe Magic. Please visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Mistletoe Magic 2-10-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Geetoes by Flossie Benton Rogers
Worldwide, the word fairy can refer to many different types of mysterious, supernatural beings. The Geetoe is a type of Welsh fairy creature with the head of a horse and the body of a goat. Another name for the Geetoe is Gitto. It is also sometimes called Gryphon, Griffin, and Griffith. These creatures possess the… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Geetoes by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: Roaring 20s Honey Mace Cookies by Flossie Benton Rogers
Delicious cookies are the bee’s knees! Today we consider a lesser known spice for our jar full of goodness. Mace comes from the same evergreen tree as the more familiar nutmeg. Whereas nutmeg is the pit of the fruit, mace is derived from the outer covering of the nutmeg seed. Mace has a flavor and… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Roaring 20s Honey Mace Cookies by Flossie Benton Rogers
Tuesday Tales: Shale 2-3-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Tuesday Tales is a weekly blog featuring diverse authors who post excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today’s prompt is ring, and the snippet is from a work in progress temporarily called by the heroine’s name, Shale. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. She stopped and leaned toward… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Shale 2-3-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: 5 Little Known Solar Deities by Flossie Benton Rogers
During the day, the deity of the sun harnesses the solar horses and drives a golden chariot across the sky, providing light, safety, and sustenance for humankind. During the night the deity plunges into the dark and desolate depths of the Underworld, temporarily dying, to emerge again the following morning. On another scale, the deity… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 5 Little Known Solar Deities by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: First Date by Flossie Benton Rogers
The world has lost Rod McKuen, and the loss sure hits home. What a talent in that man. His song Jean is one of my favorites, and out of the blue it plays in my head every now and then. It evokes the gut wrenching pain and lyrical nostalgia that accompanies missing my beloved… Continue reading Vintage Friday: First Date by Flossie Benton Rogers
Tuesday Tales: Lucien Silver 1-27-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Tuesday Tales is a weekly post featuring diverse authors who share excerpts from their WIPs based on word and picture prompts. Today’s prompt is stutter. The resulting snippet is based on supporting characters from my 5th Wytchfae novel. The story is a prequel to the appearance of these characters in Lord of Fire. Please visit… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Lucien Silver 1-27-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Nuummite by Flossie Benton Rogers
Nuummite is a rare mineral named for the area of Greenland where it was discovered in 1810. It is a black stone with fiery flecks of gold and is sought after for its beauty and esoteric qualities. It is known as the oldest mineral on earth and is imprinted with the creativity of our ancient… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Crystals and Gemstones – Nuummite by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: Hesse’s Narcissus and Goldmund 1930
I first read Narcissus and Goldmund in junior college in the 1970s and fell in love with the lush, lyrical prose and the symbolism of the piece. It is a novel featuring a young man named Goldmund who creates art, loves many women, and lives life to the fullest, ripest extent possible. In contrast is… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Hesse’s Narcissus and Goldmund 1930