Tuesday Tales: From the Word SUNNY

 

It's the end of January, 2026. This week, while sun isn't on the menu for many of us, we are writing to the word prompt SUNNY. To view each post, click on the author's name. After you read their scene, come back and read the others. Here's hoping you all have a wonderful week filled with sunny days!

TRISHA FAYE (Women’s Fiction)

The night at work seemed to drag on forever.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

Stunned by Mark’s candor, Charlotte prayed she had given the right answer. 

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

It seemed that not even the trusty personal assistant knew the truth.

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'cold'

 

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

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)

Claire didn’t have a year to play around and figure out what she wanted to do.

 Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

He awoke to her soft curves as she rested against his chest.

 Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

No way could he make that kind of pass at this stage. Frustrated at not knowing what to do, he opted for honesty.

 Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

"As you said yesterday, I am a business woman, but I’m nobody’s fool."

 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

For a room that looked warm and inviting, Dani felt like she was in an igloo.

 

Tuesday Tales - Year

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "YEAR". Click on the name of each author to read the free story on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

How could she get so immersed in her memories that she got sloppy on the machine?

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

Intrigued, Angel inquired, “What is First Foot and the knocking?”

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

"You would think that they would be tearing apart Banff and the surrounding area in their search.”

Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

Realizing she hadn’t been on a date with someone who might actually be financially solvent like ever, she didn’t know what to do. 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

“Egypt. I’d like to see the tombs.”

Tuesday Tales - New

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "NEW". Click on the name of each author to read the free story on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

“Casual. Very casual.”

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

If I have to do this, I may as well have fun.

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

It wasn’t like Dani could tell him that she and the alien residing in her head needed to know more of the story so they could maybe free the cute guy at her library from the murderous alien camping out inside him. 

Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

“Oh my God,” she said, her hand flying to cover her mouth

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

"Evie, I swear you can be the most exasperating person I know." 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "DISAPPOINTMENT"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "DISAPPOINTMENT." Click on the name of each author to read the free story on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

"I'm learning that lesson."

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

Hush. We are just meeting him. There’s nothing to be afraid of.

TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

Claire felt like she was in a typhoon’s wake.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

If Stanislav Drulivic has met with foul play, the guilty parties may not want him found. 

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'gift'

 

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

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Thanks for your support!

 

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

The next day on the way home from work, Claire stopped to withdraw some cash to take to Winstar with her.

 

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

It sounded as if Stan had powerful enemies back home.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

His fingers itched to paint the picture in music.

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Much like that white haired woman, you are my salvation.

TUESDAY TALES - PROMPT - BAKING

Welcome! This week we're writing to the word prompt "baking". Thank you for reading our stories. Don't forget to leave comments.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

"What happened?" she asked Mark.

TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

“Hey, do you want to get together and have a crafting day soon?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

“One salmon and the other steak—rare—double fries.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS  (Cozy Mystery)

"He wanted people to like him for who he was, not what he was."

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“She saved you all.”