Tuesday Tales – word prompt ‘stone’ #romance #amwriting #freereads #excerpt

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The word prompt this week is ‘stone.’ 

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Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

One more thought crossed her mind. She closed the book and set it aside, then pulled her laptop closer.

Tricia Anderson (Paranormal/Greek god romance)

He was sculpted like a Greek god. Then again, from what he told her, he was one.

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Romance)

Bill grabbed his arm before Paul could deliver the punch.

V.L Locey (MM Hockey Romance)

I wanted to do something for him but there was nothing I could do. 

Jillian Chantal (Historical)

“And you’ll be comparing our stories?”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Vintage Romance)

“I want more than a dance, but you’re not ready for that, Hannah Ross.”

Jean Joachim (Rural Romance)

“Stubborn ass,” she muttered under her breath.

“I heard that.”

Davee Jones (Contemporary Romance)

He wasn’t on a stepping stone to move back here.

Tuesday Tales - WORD PROMPT "TRACK"

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "TRACK"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Click on the author's name and go to their blog. When you finished reading, return and move on to the next one. The word prompt this week is "track". Thank you for coming!


TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)
"Once I had a 'Mrs.' in front of my name, Derek didn't like me going to school and being out in the evenings."

V. L. LOCEY  (M/M Hockey Romance)

This was my time now and I was going to bask in the limelight until I was burnt.

KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)

That night, Jill lay in bed for the longest time not being able to fall asleep.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

MJ gasped, knowing her cheeks flamed. "Mama!"

DAVEE JONES (Contemporary Romance)

A little sleepy, I closed my eyes hoping for a little catnap before the rolling pain struck again.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Vintage Romance) 

He knocked a nickel in the juke box and punched E9.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

Boom! There it was. The answer to her problems.

 

 

Tuesday Tales - spider

Welcome! We're back with the word prompt "spider" this week. Just click on the author's name and go to her blog. Don't forget to return to read the other stories. Thank you for coming.

V.L. LOCEY

M/M Hockey Romance

“This is how you greet Sal’s new boyfriend?” Mrs. Castenada asked her daughters.

KAREN CINO

Contemporary Romance

"All I have to do is have the cleaning service come in to dust and get rid of the spider webs by the front door.”

TRISHA FAYE

Contemporary Romance

“You’d do that? Even without any amenities?”

JEAN JOACHIM

Modern Historical Romance

John could stand it no longer. He never interfered in the Roberts’ conversations with their guests, but today, he had no choice.

SARAH CASS

Urban Fantasy

 “No cold feet?”

“Not even a toe."

TRICIA ANDERSON

MMA Romance

Right now I need you or you need to tell me to leave. But for the love of God, make a decision quick.

Tuesday Tales- August 2, 2016- Fly

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Tales. Each week, authors use a word or picture prompt to create a snippet from their work in progress and share that work on their blogs.

This week's word prompt is Fly. Click on the links below and visit each blog to see how each chose to use the word.

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V.L  Locey: M/M Zombie Romantic Comedy

Slug and his friends seemed to enjoy the fact that they could now hit me in new places. 

Trisha Faye: Contemporary romance: 

“Besides, when you met me, did I look like a person that ran around with clowns?"

Susanne Matthews: Contemporary Romance

Paul grinned. “I don’t mind playing Prince Charming to your Cinderella.” He lifted his glass in salute. 

Tricia Anderson: MMA Romance.

The kiss was soft, gentle. It was a taste of what might be.

Jillian Chantal: Contemporary Murder mystery: 

“Sorry, I don’t think I can.”

Davee Jones: Romantic Contemporary

“There aren’t any life-size Venus fly traps or any other man-eating plants out here, are there?” 

 Karen Cino: Contemporary Romance

Their afternoon in Central Park was flawless. They spent an hour at Strawberry Fields listening to different musicians perform their rendition of their favorite Beatle's songs.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Vintage Paranormal Romance):

Miss Sarah’s words plucked at her gut like the sharp edge of a chisel.

 

Tuesday Tales - #Pencil

Welcome to Tuesday Tales.

Our word prompt is "pencil" this week.

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Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)
She couldn’t find a clue to any hobby other than poor photography.

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“Almost done. We’re going to take our wish list and use it to manifest the guys of our dreams.”

Davee Jones (Contemporary Romance)

"Write this down in pen, not pencil."  

Flossie Benton Rogers (Dystopian)

Being yanked and squeezed through an inter-dimensional door the size of a straw knocked the wind out of me.

V.L. Locey  (LGBT Zombie Rom-Com)

I sucked in a long breath then exhaled through my nose. "When are you planning on leaving?"

Tricia Andersen (MMA Romance)

Not that Cassidy had any desire to do this. She didn’t. The whole idea was barbaric.

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance) 

He rushed into the room to find the bed empty. Panic rose inside him. 

Karen Cino (Contemporary Romance)
The second the door of her hotel room closed, Jill plopped down on the bed and touched her lips.

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt 'Save'

Welcome to Tuesday Tales.

Our word prompt is "save" this week.

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Susanne Matthews

Contemporary Romance

“Madame Summers, I have an international call for you,” the operator said.

Jillian Chantal

Contemporary Romance

“And I pay my debts in ale.”

Chrys N. Jay

Contemporary Romance

He was awesome in the bedroom part…it was just the getting and holding a job part that didn’t agree with him.

V.L. Locey

LGBTQ Hockey Romance

Sweet Mary Madonna, she had a kid.

Karen Cino

Contemporary Romance

Jill stood at the window, with her arms folded against her chest looking out the window

Flossie Benton Rogers

Paranormal Romance

Her breath came in painful gasps.

Joselyn Vaughn

Romantic Comedy

If it’s acting strangely, stay away, they can carry rabies.

Tricia Anderson

Steampunk Romance

He memorized the feel of her flesh. He would never get to touch it again.

Tuesday Tales - Writing to the prompt 'ring'

Welcome to Tuesday Tales!

Today we’re writing to the prompt ‘ring’.

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Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)

He cocked a brow. "When we left? He kicked us out."

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary Romance)

Oh well, looks weren’t supposed to matter anyway, were they?

Sarah Cass (Contemporary Holiday Romance)

“That’s because Grady—”

“Don’t you dare tell me!”

V.L. Locey (Multicultural Romance)

The next morning found me curled up with one of the handsomest men I know.

Elizabeth Black (Sweet Romance)

Eric and I sat down to a chilly snow-laden afternoon in front of the TV. Since the snow was coming down hard, there was a travel ban in the area, and we didn't lose power, we decided to forgo work – we couldn't drive in that muck anyway – and catch a movie.

Karen Cino (Contemporary Romance)

“I would feel so much better if he was cheating on me with another woman, but a man, how embarrassing.”

“Listen, no one needs to know the truth but you and me.”

Jean Joachim (Contemporary Romance)

Standing in front of the mirror, Kate plucked at her hair as her nerves kicked up. Blind date?

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

Sally admired the view of the form fitting jeans leaving her store. And then, reality set in with the age-old dilemma.

Jeanine McAdam (Historic Western Romance)

“Sir,” Sarah started, she twisted her wedding ring around her finger. “As you can see I’m with child and I need to be returned to my home.”

 

Morgan Wyatt (Contemporary Romance)

She couldn’t say she spent much time ogling Lynne’s husband rear view, but she knew the superb butt wasn't Marc's.

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)

Everyone called her a busybody, but Ken’s interest in her potential marriage would make the most voracious gossip proud.

Kathleen Ball (Historical Western)

Glancing over his shoulder, his eyes drank their full of her. She was beautiful and while sleeping he could imagine her to be an angel, but he knew better

Davee Jones (Contemporary Adult Romance)

"I'd love a chance to ring his bell."

Tricia Anderson (Contemporary Romantic Suspense)

It was evident the shooter was extremely familiar with the terrain but it didn’t stop Sloan from gaining ground. He was stronger, his stride was longer and he was on a mission. He had to know where the pink paint came from.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Romance)

“Tell me, Ms. Delaney, does your passion for travel extend to visiting eighth century Northumbria?”