TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "VIOLENT"

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales - where authors write to word prompts. Different stories, different genres, but all penned by talented writers. Thank you for joining us. Please read all the stories and leave comments -- writers love the feedback! 

JEAN JOACHIM (University Town Romance)

“For most people, four hundred. But for you, nothing. Just benefits.” He leered at her.

TRICIA ANDERSEN  (Sci Fi)

Yup, the crazy lady was talking to herself. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Drugged with what?”

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“What in the dickens is wrong, now?” Sarah asked Elizabeth.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

Super soldiers without empathy or control, robots ready to do everything and anything for their leader, no matter how twisted and crazed he might be.

Tuesday Tales - to the word prompt "quaint"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "QUAINT." 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 lacquered box tucked among the array of miniature pistols and decorative daggers piqued her interest.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

Either way, these crackpots had to be stopped before the PENDING under Maggie’s name became DECEASED.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Doris is my friend and I should be able to sit next to her.”

JEAN JOACHIM University campus romance)

Tom opened the quaint little cookie tin, and sat it in the middle of the kitchen table

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

With a poof, it evaporated and disappeared.

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BROWN

 

Good day. It's mid-June, and the days are getting warmer and lasting longer. This week, we are a small but mighty band. Enjoy the posts. Click on the author's name to see what surprises they have in store for you. We love feedback! 

JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

 

"It's settled then, Martha," Tom Anderson said and hung up the phone.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS

 

“Any idea which one of them is in charge?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Did my brothers and I pester our mother as much as this?”

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SANDY"

   

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This week our word prompt is "sandy".  Visit all the authors and get sneak peeks are some great stories! Thanks for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (University Town Romance)

 

“I think I have a romantic imagination, too,” Charlotte said.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cosy Mystery)

The roar of the truck sounded behind us.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

He’d seen a few of these groups over the years, and never once had it been good.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“No dear, I don’t. My job is taking care of your father and you three children.”

      

Tuesday Tales - From the Word "Happy"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "HAPPY." 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 (University Romance)

 "Dr, Garrett's going to love it," she mumbled to herself. 

        "Who?" Ms. Walden asked.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

Cover your ears. It’s going to get loud.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Because I heard that the Rialto Theatre was calling it a ‘Kid Party’.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

“If and when I get married again, I guarantee that you’ll be the first to know. Are we good?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

The looming ridge cast long black shadows over the curving road. 

Tuesday Tales from the Word CUP.

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

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Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

She peered in the rear-view mirror, keeping an eye on the truck behind us. 

Jean Joachim (Small town romance)

The picture of trying to sneak Mark Garrett into her bedroom with her father snoring down the hall made her laugh out loud.

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi) 

The scowl he now possessed sent a jolt of terror through her. “I bet you do.”

Susanne Matthews (Romance/Suspense) 

"I’ve seen Joachim used as a surname, but not a first one.”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Sarah wiped her glistening brow and chose not to sit but to keep going. “Just this danged heat.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'machine'

 

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

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Jean Joachim (Small Town Romance)

As she lay sleepless in the chilly room, she pulled up the comforter to her chin.

 

Susanne Matthews (Romance/Suspense)

“As for losing me before, you can’t lose what you never really had or even wanted."

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Free! I know!” Elizabeth batted her big brown eyes and butted into the conversation.

 

Tuesday Tales - Water

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "WATER." 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 (Romance/Suspense)

“I doubt my thoughts are worth a penny even if we still had that coin." 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“Is Skip telling the truth?”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“When you were playing jacks?” Sarah asked. 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

“Are you coming? I think I’m going to need you.”

Tuesday Tales - From the Word "Maroon"

 

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

Robin’s luminous brown eyes held his gaze.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

We’ll protect her, but Pat was her anchor.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

Yes, Boston was toasty in the summer.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah grinned a mischievous grin, like the cat that got the canary.

Tuesday Tales - From the prompt 'soon'

 

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

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Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

He would have to do some hard core exercising to break a sweat in here.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Her glare would stop Medusa in her tracks.

 

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

Yes, if you hit it over the fence, you’ll score fifty bucks.

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Yes, dear. A president and everything. Even a secretary.”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word STUNNING

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is STUNNING. Click on the author's name to visit their blog and read the scenes they've written to share with you. When you finish, come backand read another. Fell free to comment. We love feedback.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 Now that I had him here, I was unsure what to say.

 

JEAN JOACHIM : (Romantic Comedy)

 “Should I brush off my tuxedo?” He grinned.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I want to go to the quilt club, too, Mama,” Faith said, peeking out from behind Nellie Morris’ shoulder.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Suspense)

 “I do, and I think we may finally have a break, but make sure all of those who come with you are armed and wearing their Kevlar vests.”

Tuesday Tales - Write

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "Write". 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 we love the word "write". We also love your comments! 

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

Whatever Harry wanted from her had nothing to do with what had happened between them eight years ago.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Cheer and goodwill permeated her tone.

Jean Joachim (Romantic comedy)

“Cocktail?" Mac asked. 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“What, Katie? Thursday, September 6th. Harriet Frazier’s house.”

Tricia Andersen - SciFi

To this day, his personal parasite never told him why.

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "BEAT"

 

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

Robin had always tickled me the way she carried a torch for dance floor cowboys. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

She held it up to her face and burrowed her cheeks into the soft, colorful quilted squares. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary / Fantasy)

Pearl gave Lu’s hand one last squeeze. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance / Suspense)

Mindful of what Harry had said, she chose a table away from the windows.

JEAN JOACHIM (Romantic Comedy)

"I love it when I can beat a man at his own game."

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

At least one of them escaped this hellhole.

Tuesday Tales: From the Word HARSH

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. April is here at last. Perhaps spring will join it. This week, our word prompt is HARSH. Click on the author's name to see their posts. Check them all out. Our authors are full of surprises! Feel free to leave comments. We all love feedback. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary/Fantasy)

“And no wallet at all?”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 “I’ve already had my sugar for the day.”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“You all right?” Nellie whispered in Sarah’s ear.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

 “Don’t forget about the dance,” he said.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

 He chuckled. “Reverse psychology at its best.”

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "RIDE"

 

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

My brain was shooting in fifty million directions as usual. 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

This extraterrestrial was playing her like a fiddle.

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

“I need a ride to town. Figured you wouldn’t mind.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance / Suspense)

“That boat was barely moving. I want to know why.”

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Fantasy)

 “I just got flipped off by a ghost.”

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Sharp"

 

Welcome! This week we are writing to the word prompt "sharp". Find all the author's works on their blogs here so you can jump from author-to-author. Thanks for coming. Please leave comments. We love 'em!

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

“Does she go to school here?” the professor asked.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah groaned with the thought of Charades.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Fantasy)

  “Sadly, he was killed last night or yesterday afternoon.”  

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

As Kelly maneuvered the boat closer to the other one, the truth of what had happened slapped her.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

That sounds a bit dramatic.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

She waved a hand.

Tuesday Tales - From the prompt 'massive'

 

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

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Thanks for your support!

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

I breathed a little easier.

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Then again, her morning was filled with all sorts of distractions such as a hangover and an alien living in her head.

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

Would seeing the murdered women remind her of her shooting and her vulnerability?

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Cecile opened four quilts containing Bertha’s handiwork and pointed out the corner squares.