Monday, July 29, 2024

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.

 

Monday, July 22, 2024

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.


Monday, July 15, 2024

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.





Monday, July 8, 2024

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!”


Monday, July 1, 2024

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.