Monday, June 18, 2012

TUESDAY TALES - CITY OF THE 18 WRITER'S CHOICE

Welcome! We are so glad to have you here. Each author was allowed to choose a city to write about today. Please click on the author's name to go to their to read their story. Thank you for coming.

One minute he was running on the bridle path in Central Park, the next he was flying through the air! Penn Robinson landed flat on his back, the wind knocked out of him for a second.
SHERRY GLOAG (Regency romance)
Why hadn’t he insisted Honor join the other women when Wellington sent them and the baggage far to the rear of the lines? Marmont was already moving his men in an attempt to outflank them.   
CATHERINE GREENFEDER (Young Adult Paranormal Romance)
"Kiss Out of Time"
Experience taught Georgina that spirits often manifested at times connected to special occasions, rituals, or
re-enactments connected to their death. So, why haunt a portrait? She had to find out. Summer in Ocean Grove, New Jersey suddenly became interesting!
MICHAEL CHARTON (Poetry)
I’m sitting outside, watching the Catalina Mountains, covered in snow. The snow looks real pretty, up on the mountains.
The incessant ringing of the phone, mixed with the irritating buzz of the alarm clock crept into her still wanting to sleep brain.
“Yeah, yeah, yeah. I’m awake,” Jessica mumbled into the phone. 
Leo’s hands clenched over the steering wheel and he scowled at nothing in particular as he passed yet another car. He was going too fast, but he really couldn’t have cared less.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
The traffic was horrendous coming down two lane Richmond Hill Road, other wise known as Snake Hill to native Staten Islanders.  Billy drove along the curves a little faster than he should have, causing his care to sway from side to side.  
BL MORTICIA (M/F Romance)
“Ooh who is that?” Sherra moistened her lips and climbed the wooden fence, whistling at the hot man on a horse. “Ooh come ride me baby!”
 Jenny slapped her on the arm. “Damn girl, get a hold of yourself, will ya? That’s Bryant Thomas’ man, Darrien. He don’t have no interest in boobs at this point, sugah!” 
IRIS BLOBEL  (Sweet Romance)
Jarrod leaned against the kitchen bench. Nicky could feel his stare on her and became uncomfortable.
“Jarrod is Daniel’s cousin,” Rose explained.
Nicky stared. “Cousin?”
 "City Memories"
     Life at Pythian House followed a routine as regimented as Katie imagined they kept on any military post.  The rigid schedule left scant time for personal pursuits but between her stubborn nature and interest in the Latin master, Mr. Brown, she managed to find space to slip away.  
DAVEE JONES (Suspense with romantic elements)
"Blue Ink - The Skin Stalker 
“...I don’t know anything and cannot offer help with this one.  Back off buddy, do yourself a favor.” Colin shifted into survivor mode and treated it like a business deal.  This frame of mind was Colin’s comfort zone and he operated tactically well from this standpoint."
KATHLEEN BALL (Modern Cowboy Romance)
"Summer's Desire"
“What do you mean you’re not going?” Stone gave her a hard look.
“You and Rachael will have a good time without me. Besides I don’t know anyone.”
DAKOTA TRACE (Erotic Romance)
“What do you mean you’re not going?” Stone gave her a hard look.
“You and Rachael will have a good time without me. Besides I don’t know anyone.”"Crippled Playthings"
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Silf walked around the ship inspecting the outer shell. Judging by her stern expression Paul knew something was wrong.
S.H. RODDEY (Steampunk Horror)
"Crippled Playthings"
From the air, New Orleans glowed.  A city of magic, mystery and intrigue, Henry couldn’t help himself as he leaned against the rail and marveled at the sparkling blanket of gas lights and coal lamps beneath him. 
MORGEN BAILEY (General Fiction)
"A Lot to Learn"
There was something about being a city vet that always appealed to Mark, something about the delight on the children’s faces when they saw a live animal, bigger than the stick insects, gerbils or cats they lived with. Nothing, however, had prepared him for Brady ‘What’s that?’ Smith.
CAROLYN GIBBS (Romantic Suspense)
Claire didn’t know how she got into this pickle. One minute she was leaving the book fair with Nancy and Sam, and the next they agreed to have dinner with a maybe-murder and his maybe-naive wife. 
ELIZABETH BLACK  (Mystery)
"How many entrances?"  
"Front and back doors. French doors open into the sitting room, where Matthew sleeps.
  






 




 

3 comments:

  1. Was unable to leave a comment on Kally Sten's site. welcome Kally, Your intro caught my attn.
    Sherry.

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  2. Finally home and settled from work! Can't wait to read a few stories tonight!

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  3. Trying to find away to hook up with you all here... Is it by invite only..? x

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