Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'golden'

 

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

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Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

I didn’t even get my nutti buddi.

 

Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

His words, and the glance he tossed my way, made heat pool in my stomach.

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

She was way over her head.

 

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

“They drive me crazy at work,” Claire huffed.

Tuesday Tales - Writing to the Word Prompt "Cool"

 

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

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Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“After all, you know how it is …. Don’t want to get in hot water with the bishop.”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

I had been so intent on the men that I hadn’t noticed the truck.

Tricia Andersen (Sci-fi)

What was he supposed to say?

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Powerful"

 

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

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But I don’t know if I’d be able to participate with a friendship quilt.”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Grew up to be one of them ghost chasers.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

I was seeing what wasn’t there. 

JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

“I don’t belong to anyone but myself.”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word Prompt BLAND

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week's word prompt is BLAND. You can find each scene by clicking on the author's name. Hope you enjoy all the posts. Feel free to leave words of encouragement and support. We all love feedback!

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

Sad and Weary offered, “Typical story. The mother was a bit of a free spirit.”

 

JEAN JOACHIM (University romance)

“As Nancy would say. ‘Never give up’.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

I didn’t want her to know how much was riding on this.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“She’s now fit as a fiddle and as feisty as she’s ever been.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

To make sure they got what they wanted, their finishing salvo was to kidnap the heir apparent. 

 

See you all next week!

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "EASY"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories to word prompts. This week our word prompt is "Easy." And it remains to be seen whether or not it is easy to write a story around the word "easy"!! 

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JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

“Now, the dress,” Kitty said, biting her lip.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

Needless to say, he failed. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“You’ve never heard of the 3 Musketeers Bar? I’m flabbergasted.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

"I won’t give him a second chance even if he comes crawling on his belly with a ring the size of the Hope Diamond.”

 

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Thrust"

 

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

“But did you read it?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

I could only see their backs and flashes of profiles as they gossiped.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

As she unwrapped the frozen pizza she tried to feel like it was just a normal night in her little apartment. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah stopped in her tracks and inhaled deeply, as she closed her eyes and smiled as the sugary aromas filled her nostrils.

JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

“I suppose so. But it might be a bit old school,” Kitty chimed in.

 

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."

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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.

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."

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 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.”

 

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.

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

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.”