Monday, July 28, 2025

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Now"

 


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

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!


Jean Joachim (University Romance)

Callie picked up the tweezers.


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Nellie argued back. “I’ve got a little pin money tucked aside that I’ve been saving for a special occasion.”


Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“The bull-headed look on your face was as clear as that rain out there.”


Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

Hell, I might even join the Legion’s Euchre Club. 


Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

I would assume. However, assumptions can be dangerous.

Monday, July 21, 2025

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt 'pearl'

 

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

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)

He was off, with the confident stride of a British Earl. 


 Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

"You can never have too many steak knives."


 Jean Joachim (University Romance)

“It’s necessary. If you want to be, uh, noticed, by the right men,” Kitty said.


 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Your pun is unfunny.


 Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Just a little trick I learned from my mother.”

 


Monday, July 14, 2025

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Yellow"

 


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

He could tell me if he was the killer.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I will be so glad when the quilting group starts up after the children are in school.”


JEAN JOACHIM (University romance)

“Hmm. I’m going to need a dress for the dance,” she said to herself, rummaging through her closet.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

He rubbed the back of his neck once more as red crept up his cheeks.



Monday, July 7, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the Word PEOPLE



 



Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales post. Our word prompt is PEOPLE. Visit each author to see what they have for you this week. Feel free to comment. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

He squinted, as if trying to place me.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (University small town romance

“Have you talked to dad recently?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Let’s go there first so we make sure we get some before we get too busy.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“Hence the awkwardness.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“You can’t be serious. Dawson City? In the Y