Monday, December 1, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the Word ANGRY

 


Welcome to the last month of the year 2025. Each week, a group of talented writers share a glimpse of their works in progress with you. This week, the Tuesday Tales authors are basing their scenes on the word prompt, ANGRY. You can find each author's selection by clicking on their names. Take the time to read them all. Have a great week.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

 She had crossed the sea, a mountain, and time itself.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

 “What’s a syllabus?” Charlotte asked.


TRISHA FAYE (Women’s Fiction)

 Claire had read that Hal Medlin, an early settler of this area, had shot the last buffalo here around 1854, if she remembered right.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

 I didn’t need shadows, least of all, a popinjay and a thick-headed misogynist.

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

 “Wield it.”

Monday, November 24, 2025

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Family"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "FAMILY." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

She had told no one, absolutely no one in the human world.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

My hackles rose. "I am the boss, Evie Chambers. Now what do you need from me?"


JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

"You're still the sexiest man on campus," she said in a low voice.


TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Opening the front door slowly, warmth enveloped Claire enticing her inside.

Monday, November 17, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT FUSSY

 



Howdy! Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week, we're writing to the word prompt "fussy". Each author has her separate story, genre, and style. These are great stories! Don't forget to leave a comment. We love the feedback. Thanks for stopping by.


JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance) 

He couldn’t mistake her reaction to his kisses. 


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

He came here last June to do some hiking and rock climbing with four others and hasn’t been seen or heard from since.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

“Don’t even think about gallivanting off with barely a mouthful in your gullet.”


TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Slowing down as she passed Sweet Thyme, she gave a quick honk of the horn to Mimi.


TRICIA  ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

“Do you have to be so fussy…hi, Dad.”


Monday, November 10, 2025

Tuesday Tales - From the Prompt 'Parade'

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "parade."

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

Thanks for your support!

 

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

“See …. See the chunks he got this morning?”


 Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

“Coffee. I need about a gallon.”


 Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

Damn. Heat he hadn’t felt since Nancy died flooded his veins.


 Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

As expected, she screamed and went all Kung-Fu panda on me.

 


Monday, November 3, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the word PIE



Welcome to November and this week's edition of Tuesday Tales. This week, the authors are writing to the word prompt PIE. To see a scene,click on the author's name. After you've read their post, come back here for other options. Enjoy!


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Halloween Tale: Part 2)

The colors sparkled in her head--red, orange, purple, and gold.


 JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

She had never been that aroused that quickly in her life.


TRISHA FAYE (Women’s Fiction)

Claire heaved a sigh of relief when she realized that she wouldn’t have to deal with the man this week at least.


 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance)

“I’m amazed you got her here, especially at this time of the year.”


Monday, October 27, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "CANDY"

 



Hello and welcome to Tuesday Tales! Out authors write stories each week to word prompts. This week our word prompt is "candy".  Click on the author's name to go to their blog and read their tale. Please leave comments. They mean so much to the authors. Thank you for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

“Oh my God, Char. The professor is hot for you,” Kitty said. 


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Halloween Tale - Part I)

The tall grasses tickled Juniper Duncan’s cheeks as she trooped away from Granny McGlennon’s cottage.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance)

Well, I’ll be damned. Mara Howard. What are you doing in Miami, Manitoba? 


TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Walking through the front door, one of the young cashiers said in a stage whisper, “HE’S here!”

Monday, October 20, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "GRUMPY"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "GRUMPY." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!



JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary romance)

“I didn’t go to a regular school,” she said, avoiding his gaze. 


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“The snow mommy is a bit too fat, don’t you think?”


TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

“Well, a lot of crafts, but more old-time crafts like soapmaking, and candlemaking.”



She searched the crowds that rushed past her for that familiar face that she cared for and that terrified her all at the same time.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Mythological Humor)

A ferocious scowl contorts his face.