Monday, October 20, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "GRUMPY"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "GRUMPY." 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 (Contemporary romance)

“I didn’t go to a regular school,” she said, avoiding his gaze. 


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“The snow mommy is a bit too fat, don’t you think?”


TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

“Well, a lot of crafts, but more old-time crafts like soapmaking, and candlemaking.”



She searched the crowds that rushed past her for that familiar face that she cared for and that terrified her all at the same time.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Mythological Humor)

A ferocious scowl contorts his face.

Monday, October 13, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "DISCOVER."

 



JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

She was close enough to kiss him, but pulled back instead. 

SUSANNE MATTHE (Christmas Romance Comedy)

I could almost see that imaginary lightbulb popping on above his head.

TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Rows of tempting cookies, scones, cakes, pies, brownies all called out “Buy Me! Buy Me!”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

However, since she spent most of her time in her sacred space, the library, she melted into the scenery.

Monday, October 6, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the prompt 'fall'

 


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

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)

“After all, what are friends for? But I won’t turn down a key lime pie either!”

 Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

"Let me have a look at her first."

 Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

When the music stopped, he reluctantly dropped her hand.

 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Sweetheart, I think all of Boston heard that.