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- Picture Prompt- May 14, 2019

This week, the authors of Tuesday Tales are writing to picture prompts. On these weeks, the snippets shared are 300 words or less. Check them out by clicking on the name of the author. Enjoy!

V.L. Locey MM Hockey Romance

Jack ate his weight in the little pastry puffs after wolfing down a large portion of his omelet.

Trisha Faye Historical Fiction 

It always brought a warm, loving feeling to her heart whenever she stopped and took the time to look at the pieces of Grandma’s past that now graced her kitchen.

Jillian Chantal Paranormal

“There’s a five prong candelabra in the room next door. I’ll get it.”

Jean Joachim: Urban Fantasy

The metal of Balto's snout was cold under my hand. 

Tricia Andersen - Paranormal/Greek god romance

She used to be a vampire so that was saying something.

Davee Jones:  Contemporary Romance

The decision to eat more went round and round in my brain, while the scrambled eggs cooled to room temperature. 

Flossie Benton Rogers Medieval knight romance

It was a give and take of light and dark, unrepentant male with an air of mystery.

Susanne Matthews: Historical Romance Suspense

When Isabelle was born, twenty-year-old Murielle had become her governess

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt

Welcome to winter and a little Tuesday Tales festivity.
Tuesday Tales authors write each week to a word prompt or a picture prompt. This month, we'll have two picture prompt weeks. The authors got to choose one of the seven pictures below. Join us for some excerpts from fascinating stories in the works. Read it here first!
Reading will be quick this week as picture prompt snippets are limited to 300 words.
Click on each author's name to go to their tale. There will be a link there where you can return to this page and check out the rest of the stories.
Happy winter reading. We hope some of these tales get you in the holiday spirit.

V.L. LOCEY

M/M Hockey Romance

"Todd, your daddy will think what he will of me, and of us, when he finds out."

TRISHA FAYE
Christmas Romance
“Sally…really…do you have any idea how crazy my December is?”

JEAN JOACHIM

Contemporary Holiday Fiction

C.W. Banley expected her to decorate each tree.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS

Contemporary Christmas Story

What was it people said about going home? Either you could never go back, or it was where you were loved no matter what.

JILLIAN CHANTEL

Contemporary

That screech sounded like a wild creature but it could very well be a person.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS

Paranormal Romance

The wind whipped around and through her and threatened to knock her off her feet.

Tuesday's Tales- May 31, 2016- Picture Prompt

This week is picture prompt week. We had a choice of several outdoor scenes to pick for our stories. And we have the picture prompt word restriction -- only 300 words! Click on the links below and visit each blog to see what picture was chosen and learn why when you read their story.

Thank you for coming!

Vicki Locey: LGBTQ Zombie Romantic Comedy 
"Your poetic meter is sadly lacking."

Jillian Chantal:  Contemporary 
Her training kicked in harder.

Jean Joachim: Genre - sports romance 
He’d made plenty of mistakes in his life, but marrying Lauren wasn’t one of them.

Trisha Faye: Contemporary Romance: 
“I said ‘Saint Luke’. You make him out to be a flawless paragon.”

Flossie Benton Rogers:Paranormal Fantasy Romance 
The pre-dawn air hummed with energy.

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt

This week is our picture prompt week and the Tuesday Tales authors had a choice from several food images.

We have a picture prompt word restriction -- only 300 words, max. Go to each blog to see the door picture they selected and find out why when you read their story.

Thank you for coming!

V.L. Locey (LGBTQ Hockey Romance)
A trembling smile played on her full lips. "You might change your mind when I tell you this."

Flossie Benton Rogers (Vintage Romance)
Late afternoon shadows angled against the walls like man-eating plants.

Jean Joachim (Football Romance)

Carla pulled the hot pasta dish from the oven. She stuck her head outside and hollered.

Karen Cino (Contemporary Romance)

On the way to Jill’s hotel, Robbie asked if she would like to get a bit to eat since the food on the plane was disgusting. 

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)

Where had Harris found rubber gloves?

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Romance)

"... I know why I’m alone, why the hell are you?”

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“Oh sure. Make us do all this soul searching, and you’re not gonna play along yourself?”

TUESDAY TALES - PICTURE PROMPT - WINDOWS

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Welcome to Tuesday Tales!

Click on the writer's name to go to their blog and read their story. Don't forget to come back and enjoy all the stories here. 

This week is a picture prompt and we're all writing stories with a window photo. Enjoy!

Thank you for coming.

Trisha Faye: F/F Fairy tale: “If she returns and finds us clutching each other like this, she will certainly know.”

V.L. Locey: M/M Historical Romance:“You`re in a tiff yet, I take it?” Ross murmured, his voice vibrating through my belly. 

Iris Blobel: Contemporary Romance: “Not sure, but I get a feeling you’re not wearing it for show. It means something to you."

Susanne Matthews: paranormal/romance/suspense:“But they aren’t airtight, child, and when they can’t get in, they’ll get mad.”

Flossie Benton Rogers: Paranormal vintage romance:The scent of jasmine tickled her nostrils like a delicate half-forgotten memory.

Jillian Chantal: 20th century historical paranormal romance: “See anything?” Popov asked.

Jean Joachim: Sports Romance: Shyla wrapped a towel around her freshly-showered body and sat by the window.

Morgan Wyatt: Magical Realism:“I’ll be ready.” Truer words she’d never uttered.

Tuesday Tales - picture prompt

Welcome to Tuesday Tales!

This week we’re writing to a picture prompt, so the snippets are only 300 words each.

Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Remember to return here to read more from all the Tuesday Tales authors.

 

V.L. Locey (M/MHistorical Romance)

Andy and his new wooden horse were spinning in circles. I fiddled with my tie.

Iris Blobel(Contemporary Romance)

“The lovely GPS lady took me on a tourist tour first it seems. I thought I have a coffee and reboot her.”

Joselyn Vaughn (RomanticComedy)

“It implies using my eyes.”

Trisha Faye (MainstreamFiction)

“Mule…whatever… Just tell me what it looks like.”

Jillian Chantal(Contemporary)

“You crack me up about that song. I know you hate it for some reason.”

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance)

“Don’t like virgins?”

“I prefer my women experienced.”

Susanne Matthews (paranormal/suspense/romance)

Golden leaves crunched beneath the tires of the tandem bike they rode.

 

 

Tuesday Tales - Ten Authors Writing to the Word Prompt "Writing"

 
Welcome to TUESDAY TALES! The place to find new stories and discover new authors. This week's word prompt is "writing". Click on each author’s name to go read the snippet they tempt us with this week.

Happy summer time reading from TUESDAY TALES!

 

Jean Joachim (Modern Historical)
Maggie slipped her hand into John’s as the Judge asked Penn to take the witness stand.
 

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)
There are lots of dreams, lots of anger and “old” frustrations, surfacing in my mind, mostly when my body has shut down for the night.
 

V.L. Locey (M/M Historical Romance)
One never expects life altering news to be delivered over coffee and Danish.
 

Morgan K. Wyatt (Contemporary Suspense
"Wish Bella was here so I could give her some woman to woman advice."
 

Davee Jones (Contemporary Romance)
 "I’ll say put all your intentions in writing."
 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)
“I should have known a girlfriend visit was too much to hope for. Which sister?”
 

Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)
She let out a soft laugh, and he was glad to see a little bit of sparkle return to her eyes.
 

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary)
Charley turned on the radio, hoping to pick up a weather update, but all Matilda could find was static.
 

Jillian Chantal (Regency)
"But how will we get her a gown?"
 

Tricia Andersen (Romantic Suspense)
He’s in danger because of me!

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt

 

Welcome to TUESDAY TALES! The place to find new stories and discover new authors. This week we’re writing to a picture prompt. Story snippets are limited to 300 words on picture prompt week, so it’s quick reading. Click on each author’s name to go read the snippet they tempt us with this week.

Happy summer time reading from TUESDAY TALES!

 

Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)

Ethan followed his gaze and assumed Matt was talking about the red roses and the box of chocolate. He moved back to Matt and cocked a brow. “Important to the case?”

V.L. Locey (Multicultural Romance)

I glanced at my watch, rather anxious to find Jonah and perhaps do some shopping.

Jean Joachim (Modern Historical)

Penn’s door opened. When he joined the others in the living room, Maggie saw that his face was streaked with tears.

Jillian Chantal (Regency)

The roses the duke chose for the large vases were variegated.

Tricia Andersen (Romantic Suspense)

 Sloan parked the Hummer in front of the elementary school then pressed play. A proud smile filled his face. “That’s my girl.”

Flossie BentonRogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

 The pre-dawn air hummed with energy.

Morgan Wyatt (Romantic Suspense)

“Bella was my first client, and I was as green as they come.”

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“Except for special occasions. Then, I add a few extra touches to the décor.”

 

 

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt - Trees

This week, we have a picture prompt and each author is limited to 300 words on their post using this picture as inspiration. Be sure to check out each post by clicking on the author's name to take you to their website.

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V.L. Locey (Multicultural Romance) 

Jonah, being the youngest of his brood and a first-class instigator, opened the days festivities.

Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)

He leaned in and placed a kiss on her forehead. “I’ll be only a minute or two.”

Sarah Cass (Contemporary Romance)

“If you wanted my attention you really only had to say hello.”

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“So, I never liked the taste of crow, but I need a giant serving of it now.”

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)
In her experience, men, especially those nearing retirement, weren’t interested in applying advice from a health coach.

Tricia Anderson (Romantic Suspense).

Chills ran up Ame’s spine as a voice approached from behind her. She turned slowly to find the three men that asked for her standing there, the one named Oliver wearing an evil grin. “Look what we’ve found, boys,” he purred.

Morgan Wyatt (Romantic Suspense)

“It sounds so ominous. Like the end of the world.”

Jean Joachim (Modern Historical)

“Penn, you’re fourteen, time you learned to walk your own dog,” John said, handing the leash to the teen.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

The man brandishing the sword no longer resembled a zombie. 

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