Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'simple'

 

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

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 (YA)

Might be nice to be cold from something that wasn’t a blast from a freeze-you-out machine.

Susanne Matthews (Romantasy)

No doubt she’d mistranslated the honorific Fairie Queen, which was probably more likely my lady or something equally banal.

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

The alien’s head drooped a little. “It is not that simple, I am afraid.”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Eight children?” Sarah questioned. “And six of them boys?”

 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "LIVELY"

 

    Welcome! This week our authors are writing to the word prompt "lively". Read all the stories -- so many different genres! We hope you enjoy our work. If you do, please leave a comment. Thanks for stopping by.

JEAN JOACHIM (Young Adult)

“Lisa, that wasn’t very kind,” Charles said. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantasy)

As odd as it sounded, it seemed as if the paper emitted its own energy, and her fingers tingled as she held it.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Everything all right? You ladies coming to the quilting club meeting?”

TRICIA  ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

She was so engrossed in her thoughts she missed the sound of heavy fabric sweeping across her faux hardwood floor tiles.

Tuesday Tales: From the Word GHOST

 September is moving along quickly. This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales are working with the word prompt GHOST. To read an author's offering, click on their name. When you finish, come back to read another. Feel free to comment. We all love feedback.

JEAN JOACHIM (Young Adult)

 Her comment buys my silence.

 TRICIA ANDERSON(Sci-Fi)

 The alien’s cat eyes looked almost offended by the intrusion in his space.

 TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Now, don’t go getting yourself all distracted. You’re on a mission here.

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantasy

While he would report everything he’d seen and heard tonight, until he knew more, Foxfire would keep a closer eye on Sir Nathan and Lord William.

Tuesday Tales - Squash

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is “SQUASH”. 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  (Young Adult)

Why am I smashed into the backseat? Because they are dumping me upstate to live with my grandparents while they sail away on a disgusting luxury ship

Susanne Matthews (Romantasy)

Not all of our partners are as patient as I’d like them to be. 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

It looks like you’re going to squash your shyness before you come back. Or scrap the trip.

TUESDAY TALES - SOMEONE LIKE YOU - PART 4

 

JEAN JOACHIM  (Contemporary Romance) 

While the paint mixed, he wandered over. “Changed your mind about marrying me?” he asked. 

TUESDAY TALES - SOMEONE LIKE YOU 3

 

    

   This is the third week of  Tuesday Tales author vacations and of excerpts from my new book, which is in editing now. Part 3 of "Someone Like You" highlights our hero, Professor Mark Garrett. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

Professor Mark Garrett hated sitting alone at university functions. Ever since his wife, Nancy, passed away, he was forced to participate on his own.

   

TUESDAY TALES - SOMEONE LIKE YOU - 2

 

          This week, we're continuing with our vacation version of Tuesday Tales. All the other authors except me are on vacation. So I've posted excerpt 2 of "Someone Like You", my new book debuting next month. 

            JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

            “Don’t you go getting any ideas about Professor Garrett,” her father said.

VACATION POST - SOMEONE LIKE YOU

 

Since three of our authors are on vacation this month, I will be posting in their absence. Come September, they will return with their stories. 

In the meantime, I will be post snippets from my new book, "Someone Like You" - a new one each week. The book is with my editor now and won't be up on Amazon for about a month. But you can read a new excerpt here each week for the month of August. 

The first one is live now. Click on this link Someone Like You to go to the story. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

Remember that the other authors will be back the first week of September! 

Best regards, 

Jean Joachim 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "TROT"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where writers create stories to word prompts. This week the word prompt is "trot". Here are the stories for this week. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal Fantasy)

The sound of the door opening struck momentary terror in her heart. 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

Maybe she would pass out and not have to ask? If only she could be so lucky.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

She’d only been able to finagle a yard of fabric from the meager coins in her pocketbook.

That's all for this week. Thanks for stopping by. 

Tuesday Tales: from the prompt 'scarlet'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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Susanne Matthews (Paranormal/Fantasy)

It was rare for one of her age and standing within the Council to be assigned to the field, but caring for the princess was a great honor. 

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“I’m pretty sure I do. Let me double check.”

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

You may not be grinning for long, Dani thought to herself.

Tuesday Tales: From the Word ANGRY

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. Summer is upon us. This week, our word prompt was ANGRY. Click on the author's name to read the scene. Come back for the other. We may be few, but out goal is to entertain you! 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah knew she’d be seeing the feather around the house for a long time.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal Fantasy)

“The Samantha Simms I know wouldn’t waste her time worrying about scars anyway.”

 

 

Tuesday Tales: from the Word FEATHER

Summer is here at last! This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales are writing to the word prompt FEATHER. Click on the author's name to read their posts. Come back and read them all! Leave a comment if you like. Wew all love feedback!

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

 “I’ll sew and exchange squares too.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal/ Fantasy)

How had he managed to attack her as he did?

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

 Why did Ezra walking away from her hurt so much?

Tuesday Tales: From the Word COMPLICATED

 Welcome to the last post for the month of June 2026. We are a small group again this week, so take time to enjoy all the posts and feel free to comment. Click on the autho's name  to read the post. Our word prompt this week is COMPLICATED.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi

If this has anything to do with what is in the books you borrowed, the same ones that I checked out, then stay. I beg you. Stay.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal/Fantasy)

She looked around, and seeing no one, shimmered, and assumed the form of a sleek, black cat.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I suppose that could work. Thirty though? That’s a lot.”

 

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'Sour'

 

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

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 (Historical Fiction)

“But it’s only August 25th. Christmas is still four months away.”

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

What made him so sour all of the sudden?

 

Susanne Matthews (Fantasy/Paranormal)

“She can’t be poked and prodded, Garth, you know that.”

 

TUESDAY TALES - LEAF

 

                Welcome to Tuesday Tales where authors write stories to word prompts. 
This week's word prompt is "leaf".  After you finish one author's excerpt, hop on over to the next. Just click on the author's name to go to her site. Thank you for coming. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal/fantasy/ time travel)

What fool took her to a hospital?”

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Nellie’s hand flew up to stifle a giggle before it erupted from her mouth.

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“To what do we owe the pleasure of your company at our table today, Sam,” Daniel said. 

Tuesday Tales From the Word BERRIES

 

Welcome to June and erratic weather including thunderstorms,which makes posting difficult at best!  If there's one person  you can't count on these days, it's the weatherperson. 

This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales bring you scenes based on the word BERRIES. Click on the author's name to read their scene. Come back and check out the rest. Please comment. We love feedback.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

You got doughnuts? I like the ones with berries in them.

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance 

 When he got home, he’d load up the wagon with freshly-cut boards, hitched his ox, Tails, to the wagon and head to the Edwards house.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

 “There. That will keep them quiet and occupied and you and I can talk quilting a little more.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal/Fantasy)

 With her free hand, she pushed back the lock of platinum hair, and the only tress of its color in her tawney mane.

Tuesday Tales - to the word prompt "Sugar"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is “SUGAR”. 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 (Historical Romance)

As he led her through the field, he pondered the idea of a girlfriend who couldn’t speak

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

“How could knowing whether or not the prince was alive do that?”

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

The till was running a little low and a nice sale would be welcome.

Tricia Andersen (SciFi)

That might grease the wheels a little when you have to tell her you will be gone for a few weeks.

Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'butter'

 

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

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)

“I’m opening my own little store in Bluebonnet Ridge,” Claire said.

 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

He looked up to the right and there she was, that new girl, Caroline Edwards.

 

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

“You dropped this.” Al handed it to me.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SCREEN"

 

                

                 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where writers craft stories to wrod prompts. This week our wood is "screen." Click on the author's' name and go to their blog to read the stories from these talented writers. 

                  JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

                  While he hated to be suspicious of people, after all his years as a professor he’d learned to expect anything from female students.

                    TRISHA FAYE (Women's Fiction)

                    Claire sat in the car, not moving for a few minutes.

                     SUSANN MATTHEWS (Cozy Mystery)

                      "I see some of you are armed."

                    

Tuesday Tales - Birth

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where authors write stories using word prompts. Our word today is “BIRTH”. 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 (Cozy Mystery)

Sooner or later, everyone becomes part of the food chain.

Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

Herbs and teas ordered from the herb supplier. Check.

Tricia Andersen (SciFi)

“That was sort of disturbing to watch,” Elise admitted.