TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "CARRY"

 

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

Panic gripped me like a vise.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

Someone knew something. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

 “You do not seem to be taking me seriously.” 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

Dani, run.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Heavy footsteps stomped up the front steps and resonated into the parlor.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT - SHADY

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories to word prompts. This week our word prompt is "shady".  Click on the author's name to go to her blog and read her story. Thank you for coming! 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

Across town, Violet stepped across the threshold of her home quietly. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

I didn’t look forward to describing a ghost cat performing zoomies.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

She couldn’t quite put her finger on it, but it made her uneasy.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Hope it’s not too hard. My brain is running on slow today.”

Tuesday Tales- From the Word Prompt "Careful"

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

Happy December!

Jillian Chantal (Fantasy)

“I thought you were here to investigate a series of murders.”

Susanne Matthews (cozy mystery)

I swallowed, suddenly aware of how isolated I was here, with the sun roasting me alive inside the leathers.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Vonna’s lips tightened, and she twirled and moved stiffly toward the exit.

JeanJoachim (Historical Romance)

“A bit late to be returning from walking Miss Wilcox home, isn’t it?” came a firm voice.

 

Tricia Andersen - (Sci Fi)

I guess you could say I have a thirst for knowledge. Among other things

Tuesday Tales - From the Word Prompt 'thanks'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

It’s easy reading this week – ‘real life’ issues have settled in on a few of our writers this week, so you’re getting a small sampling this week. But that makes for quick and easy reading for you.

Make sure to come back next week when we’ll have more story snippets for you.

Thanks for your support!

 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

He wracked his brain, looking for a way out, a way to make it better.

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

This little nugget might even come from the wreck of the Empress of Ireland herself.

Jillian Chantal (Fantasy)

“Please don’t pull out your little black notebook.”

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

Was he staring at her?

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "MOUSE"

 

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

“She's a phony-baloney.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

If you get a little tipsy on your water, I’ll make sure you get home safe.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

His eyes widened. “You see me?”

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

Momentarily coming to his senses, Sam let go and leaned back.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense/ Cozy Mystery)

 As a detective, I was constantly looking for holes in a story.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Around nine-ish?” Nellie asked. “Or whenever breakfast dishes are done and you’re good to go.”

TUESDAY TALES WORD PROMPT "FAN"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories to word prompts. This week our word prompt is "Fan". Hop on over to each author and read her story snippet. Just click on her name. Thank you for stopping by.

JEAN C. JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

And she complied. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

It was almost as if Jennifer was baiting the detective.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“That woman is a freaking menace!”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense Mystery)

Someone in the group swore something touched her, but…” 

TRIICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

Grace was not her friend as she nearly toppled off it. Then again, grace was rarely her friend.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Little Miss Marker? For free?”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word PUSH

 

Welcome to the first week of November and this week's Tuesday Tales. We are writing to the word prompt PUSH. You can access each scene by clicking on the author's name. Take time to read them all, and feel free to comment. Have a great week. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

Lu stifled the giggle that rose to her throat.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Romance Suspense Mystery)

 “I’ve been better,” I muttered, and then felt bad about that.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

 Before apple pie was served, Abiel begged off.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Fortunately, Nellie rushed up to her, cutting her thoughts off short.

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

 Truthfully, he was kind of cute.

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

He grinned at his tablemate, Miss Vintage Pencil Dress.

 

 

 

Tuesday Tales: From the Word SCARED

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. Since this is Halloween Week, it's fitting that our word is a common one for the season, SCARED. We're a small but mighty group this time around.  Click on the author's post to view the selection and then come back for the next. Feel free to comment. We love hearing from our readers. Enjoy.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 I also noticed how Vonna Lacey’s lips were mashed so tightly together they had practically disappeared.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

 “You did what?”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense Mystery)

I looked at the bank clerk as if she’d grown a second head.

Tuesday Tales - word prompt 'greasy'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

It’s easy reading this week – ‘real life’ issues have settled in on a few of our writers this week, so you’re getting a small sampling this week. But that makes for quick and easy reading for you.

Make sure to come back next week when we’ll have more story snippets for you.

Thanks for your support!

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Too many times this week, I’ve wanted to sit on the floor and cry.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

The crowd hummed, everyone murmuring among themselves.

 

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Paranormal Suspense Romance)

Had Jerome led her into a trap?

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

Thanks. Give me more to do.

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Sarah got so involved with her inner thoughts, she forgot to pay attention to the skillet in front of her.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "PAINT"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt this week is "paint." Due to interference from life, we have a smaller number of participating authors this week. We hope you'll read all three and leave a comment on each. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

Martha Chesney cast a shrewd glance at her grandson. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

I had to let it go so I knuckled down for the rest of the day. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

She gasped. “I can’t believe it. They’re real. They exist.”

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "SKIN"

 

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

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“You’re mixing your metaphors.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

"You thought someone might try to do more than scare me—that they might try to what? Kill me? Make me disappear?"

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“How mighty nice to see you again, Mrs. Chesney. You’re looking right fine,” he said.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah was excited to see dawn filtering across the sky the next morning.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“We certainly don’t wish anyone to be poisoned.”

Tuesday Tales from the word FLUSH

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories to word prompts. Our word today is "FLUSH." 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 (Historical Romance)

“Okay! All right!” Violet's cheek flushed.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

I’d let my tip speak for me.

Tricia Andersen - (SciFi)

Or was Kristy that big of a pain in the butt?

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

“Sith, like Cat Sith?” She glanced at Raven. “Are they dangerous? I mean do they have to be invited inside or can they just slip in unannounced?”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

She wished her oldest daughter would keep her nose in her books instead of pining after Rex Morris.

 

Tuesday Tales - from the prompt 'orange'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

It’s easy reading this week – ‘real life’ issues have settled in on a few of our writers this week, so you’re getting a small sampling this week. But that makes for quick and easy reading for you.

Make sure to come back next week when we’ll have more story snippets for you.

Thanks for your support!

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“I’m taking notes and snapping pix for the Trumpet.”

 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“He’s always been polite to me. But he’s in love with Becky.”

 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

We can all sense it, but I doubt it’s the only reason Donald has us all out this night.

Tuesday Tales: From the word BUSY

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. The authors who are part of this group seek to entertain you by letting you be a part of our writing process. Each week, we post a scene from our current work in progress using a word prompt. This week's word prompt is BUSY. You can read each offering by clicking on the author's name. When you finish, come back for more. Consider leaving a comment. We love feedback. 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“I like you better.”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

My brow furrowed, as I wondered what had gotten him het up.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“You know what I miss?”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary paranormal Romance Suspense)

“I’m tired and have the mother of all headaches.”

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Sweet Romance)

“Good day, Sheriff. How be ye?”

Abiel nodded and removed his hat. “Fine, milady. Fine. How be yourself?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But I want to see the Shirley Temple movie,” Faith whined.

 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SCHOOL"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where a talented group of authors write stories to different word prompts each week. This week the word prompt is "school". Click on the author's name to go to her site and read her story. We love comments! Feel free to give us feedback. Thanks for stopping by.

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“Don’t be a pig,” she whispered. It was loud enough for all to hear.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

But the deceiver’s truth seems believable because he trusts his own lies.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

He stopped and snarled at me, “Watch it, lady.”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

Her backcombed, shellacked blonde bob wouldn’t budge in a hurricane.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

Being an assistant to a magician? This was a new one for her. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

One more month, one more month, Sarah repeated to herself as a mantra.

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "FUNNY"

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

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

He may have not killed that young man back in the alleyway, but he led him to his death.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

“I went to see Bronagh earlier this morning. I was there when her cottage exploded.”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“For the revenuers.”

Tuesday Tales from the word 'Quick'

 

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

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!

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

That blessed moment wasn’t happening any time soon.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Cardboard boxes overloaded sinewy arms.

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

“Do you believe in reincarnation, Marina?”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“When are we going to visit the Morris’ again, Mama?” Elizabeth asked, batting her huge, brown eyes.

Tuesday Tales from the word SWEAT

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We are a small group this week, but our scenes are sure to entertain. To see a post, click on the author's name. When you finish, come back to visit the others. Please comment. We love feedback. Our word prompt this week is SWEAT.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

I shuddered at the expressions on both the mayor and Bethany’s faces, but their little plot had to be thwarted.

Tricia Andersen - SciFi 

“Is he cute?”

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

They ate in silence, if you could call the way Marina toyed with her food eating. 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

 “Oh, I know it. Even as little garden as we put out this year, by the time I join Melvin at the store, I'm already a mess.”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BURNED

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We are a small group this week, but our scenes are sure to entertain. To see a post, click on the author's name. When you finish, come back to visit the others. Please comment. We love feedback. Our word prompt this week is BURNED.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

 This was going to end up as a fiasco and it didn’t look like I’d be able to salvage it.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

As if by magic, the tarnish vanished, leaving the handle shining as if it were new.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“After all,” Sarah continued, “you are the one who knows more about our little town than anyone else.”

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“She ain’t the only woman in this town!” Sam bolted up from his seat. 

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt : "HOT"

Greetings! Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week our authors are writing to the word prompt "hot". Stop by each on, read their story and then leave a comment. Thanks for stopping by.  

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“I meant the other Mrs. Fitch,” Becky grinned.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

"I don’t like this, Jerome. It feels as if you’re being set up, although for what, I’ve no idea."

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

Maybe it was time to get a pet. It was too bad she was allergic to cats.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

But what did the other ladies feel about it? Were they in Sarah’s camp?

Tuesday Tales - From the Word COLD

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories to word prompts. Our word today is "COLD." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Pop in, leave a comment. We love comments. 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“The goal will be to uncover the truth and get Luella released before the Pumpkin Fest.”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

The icy chill ran down my back again.

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

There’s no shame in being a bestselling author, nor is there anything wrong with being inspired by trees, water, or stones.

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

While the vehicle bumped along, Sarah thought up her strategy

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

The blast of dry, hot dust that blew in the open door caught Sarah full on.