Monday, June 8, 2026

Tuesday Tales From the Word BERRIES

 

Welcome to June and erratic weather including thunderstorms,which makes posting difficult at best!  If there's one person  you can't count on these days, it's the weatherperson. 

This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales bring you scenes based on the word BERRIES. Click on the author's name to read their scene. Come back and check out the rest. Please comment. We love feedback.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)


You got doughnuts? I like the ones with berries in them.

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance 

 When he got home, he’d load up the wagon with freshly-cut boards, hitched his ox, Tails, to the wagon and head to the Edwards house.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

 “There. That will keep them quiet and occupied and you and I can talk quilting a little more.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal/Fantasy)

 With her free hand, she pushed back the lock of platinum hair, and the only tress of its color in her tawney mane.


Monday, June 1, 2026

Tuesday Tales - to the word prompt "Sugar"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is “SUGAR”. 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)

As he led her through the field, he pondered the idea of a girlfriend who couldn’t speak


Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

“How could knowing whether or not the prince was alive do that?”


Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

The till was running a little low and a nice sale would be welcome.


Tricia Andersen (SciFi)

That might grease the wheels a little when you have to tell her you will be gone for a few weeks.



Monday, May 25, 2026

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'butter'

 


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

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)

“I’m opening my own little store in Bluebonnet Ridge,” Claire said.

 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

He looked up to the right and there she was, that new girl, Caroline Edwards.

 

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

“You dropped this.” Al handed it to me.


Monday, May 18, 2026

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SCREEN"

 

                

                 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where writers craft stories to wrod prompts. This week our wood is "screen." Click on the author's' name and go to their blog to read the stories from these talented writers. 

                  JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

                  While he hated to be suspicious of people, after all his years as a professor he’d learned to expect anything from female students.


                    TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

                    Claire sat in the car, not moving for a few minutes.


                     SUSANN MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

                      "I see some of you are armed."


                    


Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Tuesday Tales - Birth

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is “BIRTH”. 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 (Cozy Mystery)

Sooner or later, everyone becomes part of the food chain.


Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

Herbs and teas ordered from the herb supplier. Check.


Tricia Andersen (SciFi)

“That was sort of disturbing to watch,” Elise admitted.



Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Tuesday Tales From the Word Sunshine

 


Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Tales. Our prompt today is SUNSHINE, We're a small but mighty group today. Feel free to comment on each post.  Enjoy,

TRISHA FAYE (Women’s Fiction)

“We’re getting there,” Claire mumbled as she looked down, trying to pick up a stitch she had missed.

 JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

The first rays of sunshine poked through the curtains and warmed Charlotte’s face

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

Their last day, they spotted the Boss out fishing.


Monday, April 27, 2026

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'flowery'

 

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

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)

I’d be sitting there with a locked store and wouldn’t know it.”


Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

If I don’t, I may end up having to use my weapon again.


Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

Without any silly, flowery language, he got right to the point.