Today is the birthday of my all time favorite actor, Michael York. Over a career that has spanned several decades, the British icon starred in numerous memorable films, including Cabaret, The Three Musketeers and its sequel, Murder on the Orient Express, The Island of Doctor Moreau, the zany Austin Powers movies, The Last Remake of… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Michael York as Sexy Viking 1969
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
When the Cat’s Away
Have you ever been so deep in the editing cave that you don’t know what day it is? It’s not quite that bad–but close. Anyway, Marigold is manning the fort. I’m so excited to be over at Ronnie Allen’s blog today answering interview questions! Ronnie is part of my awesome writing group. Her first novel… Continue reading When the Cat’s Away
Tuesday Tales: Kestrel 3-24-2015 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 catch. The snippet is from a dystopian work. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. Kestrel jumped out as soon as the car stopped, before Sam could open the… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Kestrel 3-24-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Pisces Goddess Amphitrite
As the Wheel of the Year continues to wind, and days lengthen toward spring in late February and in March, we entered the realm of sun in Pisces. The essence of this station involves imagination, dreams, illusion, and connection with the great maternal spirit and source of the soul. I honor the Greek goddess Amphitrite… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Pisces Goddess Amphitrite
Vintage Friday: Flower Fairies 1923
All around us spring is showing her exuberance with greening leaves and gorgeous new colors on display. “Through primrose tufts, in that green bower, the periwinkle trailed its wreaths; and ’tis my faith that every flower enjoys the air it breathes.” William Wordsworth Please enjoy this wonderful tribute to spring with Cicely Mary Barker’s Flower… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Flower Fairies 1923
Tuesday Tales: Lucien Silver 3-17-2015 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 random. The resulting snippet is based on supporting characters from a previous story. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. Her scent ribboned around him, sliding over his skin… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Lucien Silver 3-17-2015 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Keats’ La Belle
Please enjoy one of the world’s most beautiful poems—by the inimitable John Keats, La Belle Dame Sans Merci https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL-L8ExX3kQ O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms, Alone and palely loitering? The sedge has wither’d from the lake, And no birds sing. O what can ail thee, knight-at-arms! So haggard and so woe-begone? The squirrel’s granary is full,… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Keats’ La Belle
Vintage Friday: 13 Bullets for Death of a Dude 1969
Happy Friday the 13th! DEATH OF A DUDE Author – Rex Stout First Published – 1969 Genre — Mystery Setting – Montana – Lily Rowan’s ranch Protagonist – Archie Goodwin – gumshoe and Nero Wolfe’s right-hand man Heroine – Lily Rowan – She’s not the heroine as a heroine would appear in a romance, but… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 13 Bullets for Death of a Dude 1969
Mythic Monday: Knoxville Girl
The country ballad Knoxville Girl has always stuck in my mind, with its mournful tone and story of a murdered girl. I remember my mother singing it during the times we used to drive out into the country to take our laundry to the washer woman. I think the aspect that intrigues me the most… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Knoxville Girl
Vintage Friday: Molasses Spice Cookies 1872
In the 19th century homemakers quite commonly used vinegar in cookie baking. Its chemical reaction with baking soda results in cookies having a lighter consistency. MOLASSES SPICE COOKIES Ingredients: 1/3 cup butter 1/3 cup shortening (not butter) 2/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup molasses 2 eggs 3 cups all-purpose flour ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Molasses Spice Cookies 1872