TUESDAY TALES - 14 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "PALE"

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JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
The Scent of Love
It had been three weeks since Jory got a letter from Bryce.
SARAH CASS (Historical Paranormal)
 Before Byron could ask the question he’d opened his mouth for, Dell cut him off. “Get out-both of you."
DAVEE JONES (YA Paranormal Romance)
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon 
He looked into her eyes, her face pale, almost sallow.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction) 
Bea slipped a fried egg onto Casey’s plate. “When’s yore next paycheck? We need some things from the store.”
V. L. LOCEY(M/M Historical)
“Is it routine to charge lawmen to ride upon your rails when they are in the midst of a criminal investigation?”
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
“Good grief, you’re relentless, aren’t you?”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Suspense)
“I’d expect nothing less from you girl.” Collette then glanced to the others. “Out and don’t come back until I tell you,” she ordered.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)

“Don’t you like me kissing you?” he asked with a big grin.

Letting out a big sigh, she replied, “I like them a bit too much.”
 MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
Chewing on a cookie, he appeared to consider her words. “You’re not one of those prudes who doesn’t believe in sex before marriage and all that?” 
STEFAN ELLERY (Thriller)
The trees were sparse in the park, but the thick oaks provided enough cover so she could avoided the police. She flitted from tree to tree following only the darkened paths.
JAMIE SALISBURY (Contemporary)
Max rolled her eyes and sucked in a deep breath. She knew bringing Ethan along to pick out new flooring for their kitchen was a huge mistake
SHERRY GLOAG (Fiction)
Whoever was responding, picked them up, said the right thing and yet something, deep within told Brenda her brother was not the author of his supposed letters.
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
She peered at him through the fringe of her eyelashes and watched him observe her with his startling blue eyes.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance) 
She crept her fingers across his bare flesh.  “Gideon, it is my body and my life.  I will share them with any man I please.  And right now, you are the one I wish to share it with.”

TUESDAY TALES -PICTURE PROMPT - STORIES FROM 14 WRITERS IN 300 WORDS

This is picture prompt week. The library is a perfect scenario for writers. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog and read their post. All posts are limited to 300 words, no more, no less. Enjoy
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

“This is where you’re hiding out,” a male voice said. Jory looked up into the frowning face of George Barton.

“What do you want?” She squinted.

IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)

Cocking a questioning eyebrow at her, he replied, “I do eat. And I happen to be a good cook.”

V. L. LOCEY (M/M Historical Romance)

 I wrapped both sets of reins around the hitching post, patted my deputy on the shoulder, then entered the Carson Butte Railway Depot.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

Maybe the lady wasn’t loony tunes after all.

LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romantic Suspense)

“You’re welcome. As agreed you may look at the book but it cannot leave the house,” Eli told him.

STEFAN ELLERY (Mystery)

Trish pulled the book off the shelf causing dust to fly around her, she coughed and waved her hand in the air to clear the dust. She must have been the first to touch the book in ages.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Behave on the field trip,” Bea called to Mae, who was leaving for school.

SHERRY GLOAG (Romance) 

None of it mattered to him any more. But he, like her, had faced decisions, made his choices in life.

SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)

Craig leaned against a shelf waiting. At her wink, he slipped into step behind her.

KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)

Anora’s eyes widened as they approached the house. She expected a small dwelling with creaky steps not a big, two story, expensive house with a beautiful front porch and brick steps.

JAMIE SALISBURY (Contemporary and Historical Romance)

Max glanced down the long aisle separating the two long rows of books that seemed to go on and on and on. She felt her stomach as it churned in nervous anticipation.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)

 He was startled by soft, sensual lips pressed against his.  He wrapped his arm around Emma and held her tight to him as he touched her cheek with his other hand.  He wiped her tears away.
DAVEE JONES (YA, Paranormal Romance) 
Finding Love ina Black Lagoon

"There isn't a book written in the world that could capture everything I'm feeling right now." 
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)*
The Inheritance
Old stone face actually made a joke. Was her mouth hanging open? 
* Due to computer issues, Morgan is using a different picture. 

TUESDAY TALES - 12 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "MEAT"

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JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Scent of Love
She’s wearing her pouty face. Sulking. Do I even want to know? Probably not.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Historical Romance)
Moving with as much haste as possible, I opened the remaining drawers.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
Wheeling in to the parking lot behind the place, she was surprised to find several local police cars there.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
Tyra had the best intentions to protest, right up until his mouth touched hers. The second she felt his warm lips, her heart began to beat faster in her chest and wanting exploded inside of her.
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
“You’re sleeping in my room? In my bed?”
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
What to do? What to do? What on earth possessed her?
LINDSAY DOWNS (Suspense)
Finally, the pressure on her chest stopped but the forced air didn’t, except it wasn’t as hard as before.
SARAH CASS (Historical Paranormal)
“How close is he now?”
She knew it was a test, but whether by his urging, or her own instinct, she was compelled to answer. 
STEFAN ELLERY (Thriller) 
The chief hurried down the red carpeted foyer oblivious to Karol who was keeping a close distance. She could smell her story on him.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance) 
His lifted his head to say thanks.  His parted lips met hers as she kissed him deeply.  As the kiss broke she took the basket from him.  “I will put this away and make us breakfast."
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
There was no way he’d allow her to go free now, not after three years. No, he’d rather see her dead than happy and he couldn’t take the chance she’d talk. 
DAVEE JONES (YA, Paranormal Romance) 
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon 
“Owen, there are times in my life when I feel ashamed, but, most of the time, I’m happy with who I am…you know the person deep down inside of me.” 
SHERRY GLOAG (Light Paranormal) 
“He came back last night…” The sharpness of Sue’s voice cut through her fantasies like a meat cleaver.

TUESDAY TALES - 11 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "HEART"

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JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

The Scent of Love 

“Bryce, Bryce…isn’t that the most beautiful name? He must be sooo handsome.”  Chrissy danced around the kitchen, waving a dish towel.

V. L. LOCEY (M/M Historical Romance)
“She died because I am a coward."

LINDSAY DOWNS (Suspense) 
“Code Blue. Code Blue. Code Blue.”
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
She had the most beautiful laugh. Then, without thinking, he leaned in and touched her lips with his in a short, sweet kiss.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
“The coroner said it was an accident.”
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
A little more joy would be nice. Didn’t he realize she was giving him everything that meant anything to her?
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
“You’d better git on outta here. Yore a gonna be late.”
STEFAN ELLERY (Thriller)
Karol strained her ears to try to make sense of the conversation they were having. It was difficult, the auditorium was built for sound to fill the room so it could reach the ears of every listener.

SHERRY GLOAG (Regency Romance) 

She’d made her choice, set her path and intended to stick to it without thought or further consequence to her family. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)He glanced down into her eyes, the light from the moon twinkling in the deep blue.  His heart thundered in his chest as he felt his resolve slip away. 

DAVEE JONES (YA, Paranormal Romance) 
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon 
Owen leaned back slightly and scowled. “You aren’t as dang tough as you pretend. And, even if you were…well.” 
 

TUESDAY TALES - 12 WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT "FIELD"

Welcome! This week the word prompt is "field". Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and read everyone's story. Thank you for coming.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
The Scent of Love
 It was all she could do to train her gaze on the book and away from the handsome military man sitting up in a bed next to her. 
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Historical Western)
 “So, do we ride back to Laco for provisions, or do we ride across Price land to investigate this baffling clue from Charlie the Chinese Butler?” 
IRIS BLOBEL(Sports Romance)
“You’re early. You can’t get enough of me it seems,” he said. Tyra stood, eyes wide open, then turned and walked away.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Suspense)
She’d met Edmé last year when Martina and Toby had been kidnapped by a psycho diamond smuggler.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Bea’s leg twitched in agitation, flexing as if in motion.
SHERRY GLOAG (Fiction)
“Oh my.” Laura’s awed voiced dropped into the gleeful silence. “I’ve wondered for years what happened that night.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (1950's Historical)
"They’re transporting him to the hospital now.”
STEFAN ELLERY (Thriller)
Kelley Verdant, walked down the stage in perfect cadence to the music the orchestra was playing, her long black hair crested down her shoulders and neck. Karol sniffed and pulled at her own pitch black hair that was just as long and silky as the singer’s.
DAVEE JONES (YA/paranormal romance)
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon
"Owen’s voice became uncharacteristically gruff. “I said I would be okay, I’m a grown man. Dammit, you aren’t my mother.”
SARAH CASS (Historical Paranormal)
As for himself, Dell’s stomach still twisted into knots. He didn’t understand why he’d physically felt Leilyn’s pain at the forceful blast sent her direction.
TRICIA ANDERSEN Steampunk Romance)
There was awkward silence as Gideon fought to acclimate to his surroundings.  Emma squeezed his hand.  “Tell me about being a dirigible pilot.”
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance) 
The Inheritance
Well, be that way. I’ll show you who the better man is. Make that woman.

TUESDAY TALES - WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "MIRROR"

Welcome! This week everyone is writing to the word prompt "mirror". Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and read all the stories. Thank you for coming.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
The Scent of Love
Pride in being the smarter sister faded when she face the plain, simple countenance every morning.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Historical)
“Every man is the marrying kind, Sheriff. He just has to be offered the proper dowry.”
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
She may be pale and scared but she always wore lipstick.
SARAH CASS (Historical Paranormal)
When Olive moved back to the stove, Dell half rose from his seat and leaned toward her. “Where are you from, Leilyn?”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
“Good lord William do you realize how ridiculous you appear? You’d make a wonderful character in a Punch and Judy show,” Thaddeus teased.
SHERRY GLOAG (Fiction)
“Driver on suicide drive down the mountain escapes death.”
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
"Bobby pins ... where'd I lay those bobby pins?" Bea asked herself, rummaging around the top of the dresser.
STEFAN ELLERY (Thriller)
Karol barely made it through the doors before they closed. If she had not jostled herself past a couple of old men blocking her path, she would have had to wait for the intermission to be able to seat herself.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)
He shivered as he felt delicate fingers brush his hip so Emma could look over his shoulder.
DAVEE JONES (Paranormal Romance)
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon
"I don't know about you, but, I can look in a mirror and be just fine with the things I've done."
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
There was no reason to be ugly about it. If foster care taught her anything it was that you never allowed your genuine feelings to show.

TUESDAY TALES - WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT HILL

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. Our writers are writing to the prompt "Hill" today. Click on the names of the writers to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and visit everyone. Thank you for stopping by.  
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
“What are you doing, Jory? You idiot. He doesn’t love you and you’d better not love him.”
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
Rick strolled over to the jukebox and spent a few minutes reading the list of songs and feeding it money.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance) 
Just a few days previous he was a prisoner to his memories of his beloved Sophia.  Now all he could think of, dream of, want with the core of his being was the woman in his bed
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
He wanted her. For a little while.

V. L. LOCEY (M/M Romance) 
“What`s the plan for today?” Zeke asked, licking an escaped drop of coffee from his fleshy lip. My mind wandered just a bit.
SHERRY GLOAG (Mystery)

Jack and Jill went up the hill…

D. I. Rebecca Greyson tapped her pen on the photograph in her hand.  
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Mystery) 
Not knowing if she was aware and not caring what anyone might say he leaned over and with the tip of his tongue removed, slowly, teasingly, the offending juice.
SARAH CASS (Historical Paranormal)
Even now, she could sense his presence right outside the back door. The strength of his magic drew her stronger than the tides had dragged and pushed her down the river.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Plumes of black smoke billowed over the ridge before lifting off in rolling waves upwards as high as the children could see.
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
It was not long before they launched into space. Through the monitors he could see the explosion of the dome. The dome itself was not shown, but the debris, smoke and fire outlined the dome’s shape, the city pierced through an opening
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
“I see a handsome,rugged man. Maybe he has a bump leg, maybe he has an artificial one, but it doesn’t stop him from being attractive. The only unattractive feature is his horrible manners.” 
DAVEE JONES (Paranormal Romance)
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon 
 He poked her in the abdomen with a long stick. "C'mon outta there freak before we drag you out."