Monday, June 16, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BROWN

 


Good day. It's mid-June, and the days are getting warmer and lasting longer. This week, we are a small but mighty band. Enjoy the posts. Click on the author's name to see what surprises they have in store for you. We love feedback! 


JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

 

"It's settled then, Martha," Tom Anderson said and hung up the phone.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS

 

“Any idea which one of them is in charge?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Did my brothers and I pester our mother as much as this?”


Monday, June 9, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SANDY"

   



Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week our word prompt is "sandy".  Visit all the authors and get sneak peeks are some great stories! Thanks for stopping by. 


JEAN JOACHIM (University Town Romance)
 
“I think I have a romantic imagination, too,” Charlotte said.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cosy Mystery)

The roar of the truck sounded behind us.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

He’d seen a few of these groups over the years, and never once had it been good.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“No dear, I don’t. My job is taking care of your father and you three children.”
      

Monday, June 2, 2025

Tuesday Tales - From the Word "Happy"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "HAPPY." 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 (University Romance)

 "Dr, Garrett's going to love it," she mumbled to herself. 

        "Who?" Ms. Walden asked.



Cover your ears. It’s going to get loud.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Because I heard that the Rialto Theatre was calling it a ‘Kid Party’.”


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

“If and when I get married again, I guarantee that you’ll be the first to know. Are we good?”


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

The looming ridge cast long black shadows over the curving road

Monday, May 26, 2025

Tuesday Tales from the Word CUP.

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

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!




Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

She peered in the rear-view mirror, keeping an eye on the truck behind us. 


Jean Joachim (Small town romance)

The picture of trying to sneak Mark Garrett into her bedroom with her father snoring down the hall made her laugh out loud.


Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi) 

The scowl he now possessed sent a jolt of terror through her. “I bet you do.”


Susanne Matthews (Romance/Suspense) 

"I’ve seen Joachim used as a surname, but not a first one.”


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Sarah wiped her glistening brow and chose not to sit but to keep going. “Just this danged heat.”

 

 



 

 

 

Monday, May 19, 2025

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'machine'

 



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

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!

 

Jean Joachim (Small Town Romance)

As she lay sleepless in the chilly room, she pulled up the comforter to her chin.

 

Susanne Matthews (Romance/Suspense)

“As for losing me before, you can’t lose what you never really had or even wanted."

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Free! I know!” Elizabeth batted her big brown eyes and butted into the conversation.

 


Monday, May 12, 2025

Tuesday Tales - Water

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "WATER." 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 (Romance/Suspense)

“I doubt my thoughts are worth a penny even if we still had that coin." 


Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“Is Skip telling the truth?”


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“When you were playing jacks?” Sarah asked. 


Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

“Are you coming? I think I’m going to need you.”


Monday, May 5, 2025

Tuesday Tales - From the Word "Maroon"

 


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

Robin’s luminous brown eyes held his gaze.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

We’ll protect her, but Pat was her anchor.



Yes, Boston was toasty in the summer.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah grinned a mischievous grin, like the cat that got the canary.