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."

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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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.”

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday Tales from the Word Silly

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is SILLY. Click on the author's name to find what they had in store for you today.  When you're done, return to this page and check out another author. Comments are always welcome. 

Jean Joachim (small town romance)

She noticed the other professors who would be presenting honors from different departments sat with their wives.

 Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

She remembered his response when she suggested that they get one of the new bicycles’ women were starting to ride about town.

Tricia Andersen - (SciFi)

The balloon figure stomped an inflated foot and clenched its knots to its hips.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“I’m too antsy to stay inside.”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary/fantasy)

 “Or is this like Halloween where we don’t listen to what Daddy says?”

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense) 

"People are shallow, I agree, and there is a lot of hate out there, but it can’t possibly have devolved to this level."

Tuesday Talee- may 2, 2023- Intense

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, the place for weekly FREE READS of snippets from works in progress! Click on the author's name and go to their blog. When you finished reading, return and move on to the next one.

This week we’re writing to the word prompt, intense.  Thank you for stopping by!

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“He said he wanted Tea Thyme open for Halloween.”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Great, he thinks I’m a klutz.

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Time Travel Romance)

The only thing that remained of her delusion were the sheep. 

Tricia Anderson (Greek god/Paranormal Romance)

 This - whatever this was - had an effect on her that she had never experienced.

 

Tuesday Tales- August 2, 2022- From the word Crazy

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales and the first day of August, 2022 (can't believe how fast this year is zooming by). This week, the authors have another scene for you from their works in process. The word prompt is CRAZY. 

Click on each author's name to go to their site. Please take time to read all the posts. Leave a comment. We love to hear from our readers.

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance) 

We sat there on the sofa talking, fingers meshed, as storm after storm rolled past. 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Elizabeth and Doris chatter away like a family of monkeys. They talk so much I can’t even hear myself think.

Tricia Andersen (Paranormal Romance)

 

“Wait, wait,” Micah interjected. “You mean these things she’s carving into the trees work?”

Jillian Chantal (Regency) 

Jane hoped he did not read anything into her question. 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance) 

A sharp rap on the door startled her out of her trance.

Jean Joachim (Sports romance)   

Robbie Anthony, kicker for the Connecticut Kings and seducer extraordinaire.

SusanneMatthews (Romantic Comedy)

They could benefit from a dose or two of their own medicine. 

Tuesday Tales - Orange

 Welcome! This week our talented authors are writing to the word prompt "orange." Please stop by each blog, read the excerpt, and leave a comment. Thank you for stopping by.

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance) 

The spotlight was on me. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

All Gail could do was to wrap Martha up in a giant hug and squeeze tight, trying to reassure her and lift her blue mood.

TRICIA ANDERSEN - (Greek god/paranormal Romance)

The pang of betrayal felt like a knife.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Time Travel)

When she had wandered off, Rowena said, “How will I choose?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Medieval Knight Romance)

A twig cracked nearby, making her jump.

SUSANNEMATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller)

Traffic was heavy, but as usual, the cabby drove like a man possessed.

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance) 

Flint patted his brother on the back. “Absolutely. You’ve covered for me upteen million times. Now it’s your turn. Take off. Have fun. Get laid.”

 

 

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt Week

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, the place for weekly FREE READS! Click on the author's name and go to their blog. When you finished reading, return and move on to the next one. This week we’re writing to a picture prompt. The authors chose one of the pictures from this selection. Thank you for stopping by!

JEAN JOACHIM (romance)

An eerie feeling surrounded him. He had no idea what to expect, and Dr. Cary Metcalf did not like surprises.

V.L. LOCEY  (MM Romance) 

“Candy, Sir?” I looked up from my conversation with my boss and into the most soulful, sensual, walnut colored eyes I had ever seen.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal/MMA Romance)

“Oh. The nice folks who brought us gasoline and matches so we could torch a house.”

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction Short Story)

They raced down the street to Mr. Hansen’s store.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Mystery) 

Tire tracks rutted the earth before the final turn into the cemetery.

SUSANNEMATTHEWS (Modern Historical Romance)

"It’s always easy when the client knows exactly what she wants and her wishes line up with my ideas." 

Tuesday Tales and Evil

Tuesday Tales:May 28, 2019 From the Word Evil

Hello again and welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales, the blog where select authors share scenes from their works in progress with you. Take time to read them all. Comments are always appreciated.

This week, we have the word prompt, EVIL, and each post will be 400 words or less. Enjoy! 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal/MMA Romance)

There is evil in this world, one your puny Yankee mind couldn’t comprehend.

VICKI LOCEY (MM Contemporary Romance)

He certainly had the look and carriage of duke or a czar, and maybe even the wardrobe as well.

 JEAN JOACHIM (Urban Fantasy)

Who could I trust?

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy)

The man's got a touch of pure wicked about him.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

Giving up, I flushed the toilet—just in case someone was standing outside—Weird quirk of mine.  

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Historical Romance Suspense)

"Anselme Raymond has been found."

Tuesday Tales - August 20, 2019 - Fall

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales, the blog where a select group of writers give you a peek into their works in progress. This week the word prompt is fall.  Enjoy and have a great week!

V.L. Locey  (MM Contemporary Romance)

Caiden reached across the table to tap my wine glass with his bread stick.

Trisha Faye (Historical Short Story)

With a little more practice she felt that she would be ready to tackle one of the applique patterns that the women passed around to each other.

Tricia Andersen (MMA Romance)

 Casey didn’t miss the smirk on Lily’s face even on video. “Just goes to the gym, huh?”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary Romance)

No such luck.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy)

That flipped her from rattled to mad in two seconds flat.

Susanne Matthews (Historic romantic suspense)

“I understand, mon oncle, but I don’t have to like it.” 

Tuesday Tales - Crazy

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week our word prompt is crazy. Click on the author's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and read all the stories. Thanks for stopping by.

TRISHA FAYE - Historical Fiction
Elsie bit the inside of her cheek and focused her attention back on her tutor.

JILLIAN CHANTAL - Historical 
He nodded and remained silent with an eager expression on his face. 

JEAN JOACHIM - Holiday Short Story
“Are you crazy?” Molly asked her twin brother, Keith.
“Aw come on,” Keith whined.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS - Christmas Romance
She was married, and married was off-limits.

TRICIA ANDERSEN - MMA Romance
“I think I’m upgrading. There isn’t enough money in the world that compares to how you make me feel when you just look at me.”

Tuesday Tales Potshot

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week our word prompt is potshot. Click on the author's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and read all the stories. Thanks for stopping by. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Sweet Romance)

At least the boots would keep the back of her legs from getting freckled with mud.  

TRICIA ANDERSEN (MMA Romance)

"Aren't you a sweet talker? Do you say that to all the girls you wine and dine?"

TRISHA FAY (Historical Fiction)

Elsie scooted out the door as dawn’s first light barely broke across the Iowa terrain.

V. L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

One stupid joy ride with the championship trophy in my new convertible Mustang and this mess was the result.

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt Restless

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "Restless"

JEAN C. JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)
“Damn it, Charles, I told Aunt Mary to sell that monstrosity years ago!”  

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
“But I don’t want to work in the kitchens. I don’t like to cook and bake all day.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

“Alright, beautiful,” she murmured. “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal)

When charged, the crystal thrummed with power.

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)
"Hand to God, I did not go into that bar to start something."

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Historical Romance)

“Michaud has no reason to fear. Okwaho never misses.”