My grandboys ages 7 and 5 are my Snickerdoodles, and this post is to give a shout out to them. They are smart, sweet, rambunctious, and true cookie lovers. Although the word Snickerdoodle did not come into fashion until the early 20th century, treats with similar ingredients such as flour, spice, and sometimes nuts and… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Snickdoodles 1902 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Welcomes Kenzie Michaels
Please welcome fabulous author Kenzie Michaels! She’s here to tell us about her new SciFi Romance entitled Heart’s Last Chance coming out from Secret Cravings Publishing and how she got started in the genre. Good morning! Ever wonder how a romance author gets her ideas? Well, for this author, it all began back in 1978,… Continue reading Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Welcomes Kenzie Michaels
Tuesday Tales: Lord of Fire 9-9-2014 by Flossie Benton Rogers
TUESDAY TALES – Each week a group of authors bands together to share snippets of our works in progress. Visit the other fabulous authors. My excerpt comes from my paranormal romance, Lord of Fire – starring warrior hero Gabriel Hawk and Wytchfae heroine Garnet McAnna. In this scene Gabriel and a fae familiar named Angel… Continue reading Tuesday Tales: Lord of Fire 9-9-2014 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: 6 Surprising Truths about Thor’s Hammer by Flossie Benton Rogers
In the long ago Viking Age, Thor became the most revered of the Norse gods, even greater than his father, Odin. Whereas Odin came across as remote and kingly, Thor acted as a friend to peasants as well as to wealthy landowners. He was the god of justice and the common people. He served as… Continue reading Mythic Monday: 6 Surprising Truths about Thor’s Hammer by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: 7 Secrets of Perfume by Flossie Benton Rogers
Who’s to say stone age women didn’t rub their skin with aromatic flowers to tickle the smell buds? With the critical need for well developed senses back in the day, it’s certainly a possibility. It’s also probable that ancient shamans incorporated fragrance into their religious rituals. Throughout history perfume has been used not only to… Continue reading Vintage Friday: 7 Secrets of Perfume by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Spriggans by Flossie Benton Rogers
Playing with notions about fairies and other supernatural beings is one of the pleasures of writing paranormal fantasy romance. Like people, fairies come in a wide variety of types, shapes, sizes, and temperaments. Some are beneficial, others malevolent. Some seek human contact, while others prefer their own company. Some fairies would be delightful to have… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Spriggans by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: Cheesecake Cookies 1978 by Flossie Benton Rogers
I call my two grandsons my Snickerdoodles, and my son is the original Snickerdoodle. Above, his blonde haired little self is with my husband/his father and our dog Yura, daughter of our previous dog Zhivago. A bicentennial baby, our son’s favorite dessert of all time is cheesecake. He is a wonderful son—and he’s a little… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Cheesecake Cookies 1978 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Thomas the Rhymer by Flossie Benton Rogers
Now that we’re properly besotted with Outlander the television series as well as Diana Gabaldon’s books, it’s time for a little excursion into Scotland. Born in 1220 in Ercel’s Down, Scotland, the man who came to be known as Thomas the Rhymer was both a poet and a seer. His power of prophecy came from… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Thomas the Rhymer by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: Outasite! 1969 by Flossie Benton Rogers
The Beatles ride in a Yellow Submarine. Credence sees a Bad Moon Rising. Marvin Gaye reveals he Heard it Through the Grapevine. The news explodes with antiwar demonstrations and riots. Richard Nixon is now president. There are whispers of an end to the Viet Nam war. Last year we experienced the great teachers’ walkout, and… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Outasite! 1969 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Presents Devika Fernando
Today please welcome author Devika Fernando from Sri Lanka. I enjoyed her previous book, When I See Your Face, and now look forward to helping celebrate her new one, Playing With Fire, as well as learning about the importance of fire in religion. Make sure to check out her website listed below. FIRE IN RELIGION… Continue reading Author on Board: Flossie Benton Rogers Presents Devika Fernando