Tuesday's Tales
Tales told by a gifted group of writers. A place where new books are born.
Monday, March 16, 2026
TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SILLY"
Monday, March 9, 2026
TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "CONFIDENT"
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporoary Romance)
Charlotte had a busy time. Three days a week, she painted every morning then rushed home to change and go to class in the afternoon.
FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy)
She lifted her arms, feeling a bolt of energy race up her spine.
TRISHA FAYE (Woman's Fiction)
“The general store theme might help,” Lucy said.
SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)
“I would say they were more than acquainted if they spent the night together.”
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)
She had so little confidence this was going to work.
Monday, March 2, 2026
Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'green'
Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each
week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is
"green."
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)
She debated about the jams,
jellies, honeys and mustards.
Flossie
Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy)
She stiffened as the priestess
unexpectedly stood before her.
Susanne
Matthews (Cozy Mystery)
"If I agree to sit down to
play poker with someone, I expect all fifty-two cards to be in the deck, not
missing or up my opponents sleeves."
Tricia
Andersen (Sci Fi)
There was no point for Dani to
stick around.
Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)
With her mind elsewhere, Charlotte approached the administration building, she pulled out her huge key ring
Monday, February 23, 2026
TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "HEART"
Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week we're writing to the word prompt "heart". With our different genres, you're bound to find a story you like. So give them all a chance. Thanks for stopping by.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
“So you got it that bad, big brother?”
FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy)
“She’s already in a trance, isn’t she?”
TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)
She didn’t mention anything to anyone at Crafty Hands yet in case the rental didn’t go as planned.
SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)
He was baiting me, and I wasn’t about to fall for it. I was in charge here, not him.
Monday, February 16, 2026
Tuesday Tales - Kiss
Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is “kiss”. 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 (Paranormal Fantasy)
Ione’s cheeks burned at being caught sopping wet and cursing to herself.
It was Allen, Shelly’s landlord and yes, he was willing to rent the building.
Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)
Mark drove home slowly. No reason to rush.
Bobo was letting his alien anxiety get to him.
Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)
Why hadn’t Viktor mentioned Andreea Popa when I’d asked him if anyone had known that Leo was the prince?
Monday, February 9, 2026
TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT - BLEAK
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
After one flight he stopped, turned and faced her.
TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)
“I was open on Sundays for a while,” Shelly confided
FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)
The magpie chattering of the crowd hushed to a whisper.
SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)
Al’s rumbling laughter followed me down the hallway. “I will, but I’m saving you for dessert after dinner.”
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)
All she wanted right now was a nap.
Monday, February 2, 2026
TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "DRY"
Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "DRY." Click on the name of each author to read the free story on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!
FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)
Her face softened. Her tone was velvet.






