Phoenicia Rogerson
Phoenicia Rogerson | |
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| Born | Phoenicia Alexandra Scott Rogerson 1996 (age 29–30) |
| Citizenship | |
| Education | University College London (BA) |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Writing career | |
| Language | English |
| Years active | 2023–present |
| Notable works |
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| Notable awards | Somerset Maugham Award (2024) |
| Website | phoeniciarogerson |
Phoenicia Alexandra Scott Rogerson (born 1996) is a British-Portuguese writer. Her debut novel Herc (2023) received a Somerset Maugham Award in 2024.
Early life and education
Rogerson was born in Windsor, Berkshire and grew up in Cornwall. She attended Truro and Penwith College. She graduated with a degree in linguistics from University College London.[1] While at university, two of her short stories were shortlisted for successive UCL Publishers' Prize anthologies.[2]
Career
In 2022, Rogerson signed a two-book deal with HQ (a HarperCollins imprint), through which her debut novel Herc was published in August 2023.[3] The novel retells the mythology of Hercules.[4][5] Herc received a Somerset Maugham Award in 2024.[6] It was selected as a Waterstones Book of the Month in August 2023.[7]
Rogerson's second novel Aphrodite was published in 2025.[8][9] The Sunday Times included Aphrodite in its list of the best historical fiction of 2025.[10]
In addition, Rogerson designed the micro role-playing game The Family Dinner, published by Button Shy and Matagot in English and French.[11]
Personal life
Rogerson is based in London.[12] Her other interests include knitting and outdoor swimming.[13][14]
Bibliography
Novels
- Herc (2023)
- Aphrodite (2025)
- Isolde (2026)
Role-playing games
- The Family Dinner (2022)
Short stories
- Vampire Squid from Hell (2018)[15]
References
- ↑ "Author's Afterword: 135: Phoenicia Rogerson (Aphrodite)". wormholepodcast.libsyn.com. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "HQ acquires Hercules retelling by debut author Phoenicia Rogerson". HarperCollinsPublishers. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "HQ snares two 'gripping' books from debutant Rogerson". The Bookseller. 18 October 2022. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 19 January 2025.
- ↑ Iftikhar, Asyia (25 September 2023). "11 LGBTQ+ fiction books sparking queer joy this autumn". PinkNews. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ ""Eat, Pray, Club" Comedy Meets Hercules - Podcast Episode". Let's Talk About Myths, Baby!. Retrieved 11 June 2026.
- ↑ "Somerset Maugham Awards". The Society of Authors. Archived from the original on 29 April 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ "The Waterstones Round Up: August's Best Books". Waterstones. Archived from the original on 15 August 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Dumpleton, Elise (10 November 2025). "Q&A: Phoenicia Rogerson, Author of 'Aphrodite'". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Johnson, Helen (2025). "Reviews: Aphrodite". Historical Novel Society. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
- ↑ Senior, Antonia; Rennison, Nick (1 September 2025). "The best historical fiction books of 2025". The Sunday Times. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- ↑ "The Family Dinner". BoardGameGeek. Archived from the original on 3 June 2025. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Dunn, Kaylee (5 September 2023). "Author Interview: Phoenicia Rogerson". Ready Chapter 1. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Hindmarch, Bethan (9 May 2024). "Interview with Phoenicia Rogerson (HERC)". Fantasy-Hive. Archived from the original on 13 February 2026. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ Dumpleton, Elise (10 November 2025). "Q&A: Phoenicia Rogerson, Author of 'Aphrodite'". The Nerd Daily. Retrieved 19 May 2026.
- ↑ @uclpublishersprize; (7 May 2018). "On this sunny bank holiday, we are so pleased to announce our bright and shiny short list for our Light titles. Congratulations, amazing authors! ☀️#uclpubprize #ucl". Retrieved 19 May 2026 – via Instagram.