Not to be confused with a Kelpie, the Boobrie is a Scottish fae that possesses the wondrous ability to shapeshift into a water horse. Since the Boobrie salivates at the thought of cows and fat lambs—its favorite snacks, along with succulent otters, ships transporting barnyard animals along the coast of Scotland risk being accosted.… Continue reading Mythic Monday: The Boobrie by Flossie Benton Rogers
Author: Flossie Benton Rogers
Paranormal romance author who loves to shake the edges of reality.
Vintage Friday: Scottish Breakfast 1789 by Flossie Benton Rogers
With history being made in Scotland today, however the vote goes, we can’t help but to start off with a good hearty Scottish breakfast. I can envision poet Robbie Burns sitting down to enjoy such pleasing fare during one of his countryside travels in 1789. Although nutritious and filling, this breakfast is of the lighter… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Scottish Breakfast 1789 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Mythic Monday: Virgo the Virgin by Flossie Benton Rogers
On the Wheel of the Year, we now approach the rejoicing of harvest time and the autumn equinox. The constellation on the horizon is Virgo, from the Latin word for virgin. Its image is that of a goddess holding a palm branch in her right hand and a sheaf or ear of wheat in her… Continue reading Mythic Monday: Virgo the Virgin by Flossie Benton Rogers
Vintage Friday: Snickdoodles 1902 by Flossie Benton Rogers
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 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