Marylyle Rogers - 1950
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Advanced English III
Emmett High School, Emmett, ID
Literacy is always helpful for someone who chooses to become an author. But, that's where Marylyle Rogers is different. She struggled with dyslexia and strived to become a success. Now she is a famous romance author with her own special quirks. She has overcome the troubles of a common problem so misunderstood in her time. Because of this minor obstacle, she been pushed by determination and ambition and has conquered life's easy misfortunes.
I. Personal and Professional Biography
Marylyle Rogers was born on September 12,1950, Wenatchee, Washington. Unfortunately, she had a rough childhood. When Rogers was six years old, her teacher told another adult that Rogers was "an idiot" ("Medieval"). Apparently the teacher was not very discrete about this comment because Rogers overheard. This remark was due to the fact that Rogers was dyslexic. Rogers struggled with all her work. Because of the comment the teacher made, Rogers pushed to excel and be a success. Rogers learned to read with the help of her mother and another teacher. Rogers loved to read, and she could due to the help. When older she soon spent all her lunch periods at B. Daltons. Rogers would read more than fifty books a month; she was that enthralled.
At the age of eight Rogers became obsessed with British History, which helped her to choose to further her education. Rogers has received several degrees and has received many scholastic awards for her pursuit of a higher education. A few examples of these achievements are receiving her B.A. in commercial art and graduating Cum Laude in English, History, literature, philosophy, and religion. Rogers graduated from the prestigious Milo Academy in 1968. In 1973 she graduated from Walla Walla College.
Rogers worked at several different sites, expanding her experience and polishing different techniques. Rogers worked for six years at Wenatchee Valley College from 1972 to 1978. Rogers also worked for the Evergreen School #112 from 1978 to 1983. She was also an employee for Moffatt, Thomas, Barett, and Blanton for nine months. Rogers is presently working at Owens-Corning Fiberglass in Boise, Idaho.
Rogers has a "wonderful" husband and two sons. Her husband's name is Gary Rogers (Marylyle Rogers). They were married on June 6, 1971, in Wenatchee, Washington. Gary is an insurance representative and an Idaho native. They have been blessed with two sons, and a new addition to the family, a daughter-in-law. The older of their two sons, is Nicholas Karl, or Nick. The youngest is "Alex," or, more formally, Alexander Jason ("romantic times").
Marylyle Rogers not only splits her life between her job and her family but has, also, released fourteen romance novels. The reason why she has sold so many and does so well with the audience is that Rogers is very different from most other romance authors. The main point that separates her from the other authors is her sex scenes. True, every romance book has a couple of them, but that is how Rogers is different. Hers are very modest. Rogers' books deal more with the description of the scenery rather than the hormonal passion of two characters. Roger uses her knowledge of history to write her books, which is mainly why her books are mostly about the enchanting scenery. Many of Rogers's books are set in the hills of Scotland.
Not only is she a superb author in my opinion, but she has a very strong will. She fought the powers that be to get Fabio off the covers of her books. He had already been on six of her covers, and she was getting tired of his popularity. She made the comment about Fabio, "He's such a dweeb" ("Love"). Rogers threatened to quit if they didn't find a replacement for Fabio.
Marylyle Rogers is a recognized writer. She has been nominated several times and has taken some of the awards home. Rogers was a nominee for "Career Achievement Award in Innovative Historical Romance." Her writing has taken home an Award, also. Her book Chanting the Dawn won "Best Historical Fantasy Award" in 1991. Also, her Wary Hearts is a winner of RT's "Best Medieval Romance" in 1998 ("Hello and Welcome").
Marylyle Rogers uses aspects from her childhood, her education, and bits and pieces of her life to create wonderful and interesting love stories. Marylyle Rogers's books are different from other authors; she actually has morals, which show through in her sex scenes. One scene from her childhood has pushed her to become the author she is today, and it could be considered as one of the more lucky moments of her life. I highly recommend reading her books; they are stimulating and interesting. Marylyle Rogers knows how to convey the written message in such a captivating form that keeps one from putting her book down.
II. Works Cited
"Love In the Check-Out Line." Boise Weekly Nov. 1995 21-29
"Medieval Romantic." Idaho Statesmen 10 Apr. 1991
Rogers, Marylyle.12 April 2001.
Rogers, Marylyle. Hello and Welcome! Dec. 1996.
http://members.aol.com/chanting1/frameless.html
This essay was submitted by a student of Joanne Davis, an English teacher at Emmett High School in Idaho.