Author: Flossie Benton Rogers

Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.

Mythic Monday: Scorpio by Flossie Benton Rogers

When we think of Scorpio, the venomous scorpion most readily comes to mind. In astrology older than Greek, however, the portion of the zodiac attributed to Scorpio was symbolized by the snake or serpent. To the Egyptians and to the Chaldeans of the region of Mesopotamia, Scorpio as serpent represented renewal and immortality. What does… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Scorpio by Flossie Benton Rogers

Vintage Friday: Sloppy Joe 1958 by Flossie Benton Rogers

The launch site of the ground beef sandwich called Sloppy Joe is hotly contested. Some say it originated in Iowa, some argue for a tavern in Havana, Cuba, and others insist upon a bar in Key West, Florida, which opened its doors on the same day Prohibition was repealed—December 5, 1933. Ernest Hemingway himself urged… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Sloppy Joe 1958 by Flossie Benton Rogers

Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Welcomes Daisy Banks

I’m excited to have Daisy Banks here, unveiling the cover of her new book To Eternity, published by Lyrical Press, a Kensington Imprint. Wow, isn’t the cover for To Eternity ravishing? Look at those eyes! The book is a paranormal sensual romance and sequel to Timeless. Welcome, Daisy! Thank you so much, Flossie, for offering… Continue reading Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Welcomes Daisy Banks

Tuesday Tales: Shale 11-11-2014 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 the picture below, 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. “For pity’s sake,… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Shale 11-11-2014 by Flossie Benton Rogers

Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day Berkana by Flossie Benton Rogers

Today on Mythic Monday we start a new feature called Rune of the Day. Divination has always fascinated me, not so much to see what the future brings, but to get insight into the possibilities and fertility of the moment. Runes are one of my favorite methods. Runes constitute an ancient Germanic alphabet in use… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Rune of the Day Berkana by Flossie Benton Rogers

Vintage Friday: War Cake 1916 by Flossie Benton Rogers

With Thanksgiving approaching this month, I can’t help but think back to my childhood and all the good food our family shared over the years. Mostly, Thanksgiving dinner owed its success to my mother’s talented creativity and perseverance in the kitchen. She learned her homemaking ways from her own mother and could make a complete… Continue reading Vintage Friday: War Cake 1916 by Flossie Benton Rogers

Tuesday Tales: Shale 11-4-2014 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 the word flower. This week we look at a work in progress I’m temporarily calling by the heroine’s name, Shale. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. Tiny furrows… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Shale 11-4-2014 by Flossie Benton Rogers

Tuesday Tales: Shale 10-28-2014 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 the word ghostly. This week we switch to a work in progress I’m temporarily calling by the heroine’s name, Shale. Please visit the other fabulous authors at Tuesday Tales. Shale’s right… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Shale 10-28-2014 by Flossie Benton Rogers