Tuesday Tales From the Word Prompt Glue

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

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance)

  “So humble. That’s one thing about hockey players. They seem to lack the egos of other professional athletes. It’s refreshing.”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

My memory house was becoming real again.

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Edward’s grin disappeared faster than a bolt of lightning.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“It’s so exciting, isn’t it?”

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

Terry burst out laughing. “Glad you admit it.”

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

Marina trembled, and he took the opportunity to pull her into his arms.

 

Tuesday Tales - from the word Mouth

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

V.L. Locey (M/M Fantasy Romance) 

  Eyes closed, back straight, hands resting on my brown robes, I sought the peace to meditate.

TrishaFaye (Historical Fiction)

 “Not now, Edward,” Sarah shushed, taking a quick swipe at his shoulder.

 Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“Did you find more gold in my yard?”

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

Once more she’d jumped to conclusions, her favorite form of exercise these days.

Jean Joachim (Women’s fiction)

“Let go. It’s mine. I bought it first,” Sandy said. 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“Weren’t you simply horrified, Peri?”

Tuesday Tales From the Word Water

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales where talented writers write stories to word prompts. This week the word is “water". Click on each author's name to go to their blog and read their story. Don't forget to visit them all. Thanks so much for stopping by. 

SusanneMatthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance.)

Jerome had stiffened. “Are you accusing me of plagiarizing old Scottish tales?”  

V.L. Locey (M/M Contemporary Romance"

“No, Arlo, not so fine. Will you sit with me?”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Eventually she stopped shivering and dried off. 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“You don’t look like you’re in skeleton condition yet,” she joked.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

The objective had been to scare us straight.

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

“Come on, come on. A little more exercise will do you good,” Terry said to Queenie, dangling a treat in front of her nose. 

 

 

 

Tuesday Tales - from the word ICY

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "Icy." Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors. Comments make our day!

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance) 

  I worked the ice with my skates, scraping it up into small mounds.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

An interesting exchange occurred not long after Bon Bon left.

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Well, I’ll be jiggered. I must be tired for that to be so funny to me.”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary/Halloween)

While it was nice not to have my brains splattered on the staircase, I was a bit freaked out. 

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

Terry stood in the shadows and watched Jen walk away. 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Romance with Paranormal Elements.)

The stranger’s icy eyes froze him in place.

Tricia Andersen (Greek god/paranormal romance)

She only had a brother for a short while but if anything ever happened to Freddy, she would burn the world to the ground then collapse in the ashes.

 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 the prompt ‘die’. Thank you for stopping by!

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance)

Once she was prettied up all cherry red – the gloss so deep it would be like gawking at yourself in a mirror – she’d be ready to roll.

TrishaFaye (Historical Fiction)

“I know Elizabeth would enjoy more play time with Doris,” Sarah said.

FlossieBenton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“I always wondered if my mother caught a glimpse of the floaty lady.” 

JeanJoachim (Small town romance)

“What the hell are you doing, Marty?

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“And how does milking a cow do that?” 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Romance)

 "I’ve been carrying the guilt around for too long."  

 

Tuesday Tales- March 14, 2023- Picture Prompt

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, with ongoing stories shared by a select group of authors. Word and picture prompts are incorporated into our works in progress. This is picture prompt week! We each chose a picture from a batch and were limited to 300 words. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors.

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance) 

His hands were warm.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“If a place is thought to be haunted, that makes it all the more interesting.”

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Another half-hearted mention about forming a quilting club came up. 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

She’s just his type.

Jean Joachim (M/F Sports Romance) 

Robbie put down the axe and picked up his phone

Susanne Matthews (Psychic Romance/Paranormal Suspense)

How much of the selkie would stay in her once she tamed the storm and defeated Losh?

 

Tuesday Tales: from the Word Turkey

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, with ongoing stories shared by a select group of authors. Word prompts are incorporated into our works in progress. The word this week is Turkey which is appropriate as it is Thanksgiving week. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors and leave a comment if you like. 

Jean Joachim ((M/F Football Romance)

“Why? You got somewhere else to go for Thanksgiving?”

V. L. Locey (M/M Contemporary Romance)

Chef Mike shot me a look that one might see on a wolverine about to strike.

Jillian Chantal (M/F mystery fantasy)

“We each lost a pretty awesome brother, didn’t we?”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy)

 “For all I know, he may be dead somewhere—or in jail.”

Susanne Matthews (M/F Paranormal Romance) 

There were days when I probably was as dunderheaded as that turkey.

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- May 10, 2022- Picture Prompt

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales.  This week, the writers are writing to a picture prompt. Each picks a photo and fits in into their story. The posts are limited to 300 words.  Sit down, pour yourself some tea and enjoy...

V.L. LOCEY (MM Holiday Romance) 

 No one, it seemed, was as dumb as me. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency Romance)

 It is no use to dream.

JEAN JOACHIM (Sports romance)  

"Damn. This car takes forever to heat up."

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

Somehow, he’d assumed that his sibling would be younger not older than he was. 

 

Tuesday Tales - January 18, 2022- Picture Prompt

 This week the writers of Tuesday Tales are writing to picture prompts. Each post is limited to 300 words.  Click on each writer's name to read their blogpost and see which picture she chose.  Enjoy!

V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

 I did know Arnold. He never made a decision for himself. 

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

 “At your age, why are you starting these classes now?"

 Flossie Benton Rogers (Highlander Romance)

 Lana turned up her nose at the house specialty of iced cranberry pecan brownies. 

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

 Finding Kyle sitting on the bench outside the diner was a surprise. 

 

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.”