Tuesday Tales - from the prompt 'touch'

 

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

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)

“Kitty gave Vance Wardlow a linguistic black eye.”

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“Point taken, but a hunting knife is still terrifying.”

 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

 “You’ll be fine. Just remember what we discussed and don’t let anyone turn your head.”

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Sorry, dear. You’ll have to wait a bit. We just got the fire started,” Sarah said.

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "BREAD"

 

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

“There could be still more truth, yet untold.”

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

Must be for the wealthy frat boy.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah found herself surprised about how carefully Edward took procession of the lit match.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

She frowned, not at all comfortable with the way he was twisting things.

Tuesday Tales from the Word QUICK

 

Welcome to summer and July. Hope you're all enjoying the start of the second half of 2024. This week, the select authors who bring you Tuesday Tales are offering scenes built around the word prompt QUICK. Click on the author's name to see their post. Feel free to comment. We all love feedback. 

V.L. LOCEY (M/M Paranormal Romance)

“So, I was thinking…” I glanced up from counting the ones to Phil sitting so close to me I could feel the body head leaching through his Depeche Mode t-shirt.

 TRICIA ANDERSON (Greek god/Paranormal Romance)

“Jack’s eight legged friend.

 FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

A piece of bacon bobbed up and down as she pointed it at me.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

It’s better to disabuse them of that nonsense and set them straight right away.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“Oh, so you’re going to play it like that?”

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I had to get up. ‘Member, Momma…it’s my birthday today!”

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "COMMON"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories to word prompts. Our word today is "COMMON." 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) 
A sharp crackle sounded through the phone.

V.L. LOCEY (M/M Paranormal Romance)
 “Hey, is this your flyer?” The mountain asked as I scowled at the brightly-colored paper.  

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
“Good point, Sherlock.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal)
A bucket hat was slowly slipping off his nearly bald head.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)
 He couldn’t miss her sarcasm. 

Tuesday Tales from the word 'seed'

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "seeds." 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 was too overwhelmed and, well, too muleheaded to come clean with you.”

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“You heard me. Marry me, Becky.”

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

In fact, the resemblance between him and James that she’d found so compelling was slight at best.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“It’s an apostle spoon.”

Tuesday Tales from the word Green

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories to word prompts. Our word today is "GREEN." 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 (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

James draped his arm around her shoulders, shattering the vision, and yanking her back.  

Flossie Benton Rogers  (Cozy Mystery) 

Later that afternoon my phone burst out with the Cruel Sea ditty, “Better Get a Lawyer.”

Jean Joachim (MF historical romance)

Sam felt as green as the grass on the meadow.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Well, that was kind of a gut punch.

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

The next morning Sarah was up and in action long before the rooster even crowed.

 Tricia Anderson - Paranormal

 

When did you get over it? There’s just too much to see.

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Tuesday Tales: From the Word FLIMSY

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt was FLIMSY. Find the posts by clicking on the author's name. Take time to check them all out and leave a comment if you can. We love feedback.

V.L. LOCEY (M/M Hockey Romance)

“Well look at you moving like a cheetah,” she said as I reached the check-in to smile down at her.

 FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

My stomach sank to my kneecaps.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Good Lord gonna send you to that fiery place with lies like that coming out of your mouth!”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal)

I already cataloged it and it’s shelved in your cubby space.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (MF Historical Romance)

“Oh, good. Duck for supper. Here, Sam,” Martha said, handing him a buttered corn muffin.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

The box was colder than anything he’d ever touched, and his fingertips showed signs of frostbite.