Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Thrust"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "THRUST." 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!

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“But did you read it?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

I could only see their backs and flashes of profiles as they gossiped.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

As she unwrapped the frozen pizza she tried to feel like it was just a normal night in her little apartment. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah stopped in her tracks and inhaled deeply, as she closed her eyes and smiled as the sugary aromas filled her nostrils.

JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

“I suppose so. But it might be a bit old school,” Kitty chimed in.

 

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Now"

 

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

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Jean Joachim (University Romance)

Callie picked up the tweezers.

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Nellie argued back. “I’ve got a little pin money tucked aside that I’ve been saving for a special occasion.”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“The bull-headed look on your face was as clear as that rain out there.”

Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

Hell, I might even join the Legion’s Euchre Club. 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

I would assume. However, assumptions can be dangerous.

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt 'pearl'

 

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

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 Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

He was off, with the confident stride of a British Earl. 

 Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

"You can never have too many steak knives."

 Jean Joachim (University Romance)

“It’s necessary. If you want to be, uh, noticed, by the right men,” Kitty said.

 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Your pun is unfunny.

 Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Just a little trick I learned from my mother.”

 

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Yellow"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "YELLOW." 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 (Cozy Mystery)

He could tell me if he was the killer.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I will be so glad when the quilting group starts up after the children are in school.”

JEAN JOACHIM (University romance)

“Hmm. I’m going to need a dress for the dance,” she said to herself, rummaging through her closet.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

He rubbed the back of his neck once more as red crept up his cheeks.

Tuesday Tales: From the Word PEOPLE

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales post. Our word prompt is PEOPLE. Visit each author to see what they have for you this week. Feel free to comment. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

He squinted, as if trying to place me.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (University small town romance

“Have you talked to dad recently?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Let’s go there first so we make sure we get some before we get too busy.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“Hence the awkwardness.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“You can’t be serious. Dawson City? In the Y

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "VIOLENT"

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales - where authors write to word prompts. Different stories, different genres, but all penned by talented writers. Thank you for joining us. Please read all the stories and leave comments -- writers love the feedback! 

JEAN JOACHIM (University Town Romance)

“For most people, four hundred. But for you, nothing. Just benefits.” He leered at her.

TRICIA ANDERSEN  (Sci Fi)

Yup, the crazy lady was talking to herself. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Drugged with what?”

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“What in the dickens is wrong, now?” Sarah asked Elizabeth.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

Super soldiers without empathy or control, robots ready to do everything and anything for their leader, no matter how twisted and crazed he might be.

Tuesday Tales - to the word prompt "quaint"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "QUAINT." 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 (Cozy Mystery)

A lacquered box tucked among the array of miniature pistols and decorative daggers piqued her interest.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

Either way, these crackpots had to be stopped before the PENDING under Maggie’s name became DECEASED.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Doris is my friend and I should be able to sit next to her.”

JEAN JOACHIM University campus romance)

Tom opened the quaint little cookie tin, and sat it in the middle of the kitchen table

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

With a poof, it evaporated and disappeared.