Tuesday Tales - to the prompt 'gift'

 

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

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Trisha Faye (Women’s Fiction)

The next day on the way home from work, Claire stopped to withdraw some cash to take to Winstar with her.

 

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

It sounded as if Stan had powerful enemies back home.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

His fingers itched to paint the picture in music.

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Much like that white haired woman, you are my salvation.

Tuesday Tales - From the prompt 'soon'

 

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

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Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

He would have to do some hard core exercising to break a sweat in here.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Her glare would stop Medusa in her tracks.

 

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

Yes, if you hit it over the fence, you’ll score fifty bucks.

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Yes, dear. A president and everything. Even a secretary.”

Tuesday Tales - From the Word Prompt 'thanks'

 

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

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It’s easy reading this week – ‘real life’ issues have settled in on a few of our writers this week, so you’re getting a small sampling this week. But that makes for quick and easy reading for you.

Make sure to come back next week when we’ll have more story snippets for you.

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Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

He wracked his brain, looking for a way out, a way to make it better.

Susanne Matthews (Cozy Mystery)

This little nugget might even come from the wreck of the Empress of Ireland herself.

Jillian Chantal (Fantasy)

“Please don’t pull out your little black notebook.”

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

Was he staring at her?

Tuesday Tales from the word 'Quick'

 

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Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

That blessed moment wasn’t happening any time soon.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

Cardboard boxes overloaded sinewy arms.

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

“Do you believe in reincarnation, Marina?”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“When are we going to visit the Morris’ again, Mama?” Elizabeth asked, batting her huge, brown eyes.

Tuesday Tales from the word 'seed'

 

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

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“She was too overwhelmed and, well, too muleheaded to come clean with you.”

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“You heard me. Marry me, Becky.”

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

In fact, the resemblance between him and James that she’d found so compelling was slight at best.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“It’s an apostle spoon.”

Tuesday Tales - Snippets for the word 'gentle'

 

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

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“No, I slept like the dead.”

Tricia Andersen  (Greek god/paranormal romance)

I have a hunch.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

After my shower, I met with the Sherlock Homies at trivia night.

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

“Why don’t I send you a text every night. Would that do?”

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

When he noticed Dr. Morrison, he stiffened and glared. He seemed to stand taller, reminding her of the silverback gorilla she’d seen at the zoo.

Tuesday Tales - From the word 'quick'

 

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

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

A quick, impish expression adorned her face.

 

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

Closing his eyes, he could still taste the rigatoni.

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“Who are you talking to while you sit in the dirt like you’re six again?

 

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

“Thank you. Did you know my great-uncle well?”

Tuesday Tales – From the word HOT #amwriting #freereads #excerpt

 

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

It took me a second to actually absorb the otherworldly level of hotness that I was now staring at.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Edward moaned, “do we hafta go to church here too?”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal Romance)

Battling this guy while wearing a suit was going to suck.

JEAN JOACHIM (Sports Romance)

"It's not like in the Dark Ages, girls judge you by what you wear."

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Paranormal Fantasy Romance)

He loved the sparkle in her eyes.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency)

Not that the boarding house where she lived had many people worth robbing.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Comedy)

He’d pushed one too many buttons.

Word Prompt "Dirty" #amwriting #freereads #excerpt

 

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“And? The living arrangements? Did he reply about those?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Highlander Time Travel)

Shouts punctuated the air.

JEAN JOACHIM (Sports Romance)

"If you don't mind me asking. How much did you lose?"

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

"That girl’s a tough little cookie as Dwayne used to say."

 TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal Romance)

And I have significant spoiling to catch up on.

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. Authors chose one of the following pictures to incorporate into their snippet. Thank you for stopping by!

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Emma in turn had continued this habit, although her hiding spot was a corner of the bottom dresser drawer.

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

When we returned to the ice for the third period the score was tied at zero for each team.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/paranormal Romance)

He gritted his teeth as he spoke the word. “Master.”

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

Sweat beaded on his forehead as the hands of the clock moved faster than he did.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller)

She licked her lips, and he knew she was going to lie to him.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Medieval Romance)

He found Will Harding in the stables, kneeling to inspect Champion’s shoes.

 

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 below to incorporate into their snippet. Picture prompt weeks are quick reading – only 300 words each snippet!

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I wasn’t going to go to town. I’d run into too many people I know.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

As much as he missed Khalil, he was aching to kiss her.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

“Oh, one thing I forgot to tell you.”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Never mind that. I want to know about…you know.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Suspense Romance)

Try to push the ‘concerned citizens’ to the other side of the road.

 

Tuesday Tales – ‘String’ Prompt #amwriting #freereads #excerpt

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Medicine-schmedicine. I remember the important things.”

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

It was my job, my responsibility, to lead the men on and off the ice. 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/paranormal Romance)

What good was eternal life and unlimited power if he couldn’t protect a mortal life?

JEAN JOACHIM (Women’s Fiction)

Cold, flattened peanut butter and jelly never tasted so good.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency)

Charles’s stomach contracted and he found he could not catch his breath.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Mystery)

Shadows loomed in the space like giant cobwebs.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Modern Historical Romance)

No strings attached.

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt Week

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Oh, Lordy, no. I can’t get these old bones to walk me into town no more.

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

“Jackie, why are you showing me a gown again?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Mystery)

Something about the position of Leticia’s body niggled at her mind.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal/MMA Romance)

“You are turning down perfectly good cheesecake. Something is up.”

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency)

She fiddled with the emerald choker at her neck.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Historical Romance Suspense)

One of the prisoners had managed to free himself and had released the others, but to do so, he had needed the keys.

JEAN JOACHIM (Romantic Suspense)

In the morning, Rennie woke up with Tim’s arms around her.

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

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Fried taters for supper tonight. That’s about all I can manage right now.”

V.L. LOCEY (MM Historical Fiction)

“You do realize that those men are here under false pretenses?”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal Romance)

He’d be far more goofy if he could get some sleep.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Historical Romance Suspense)

Murielle reddened. Such two-edged gallantry was unexpected, considering her age.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

Heck, I’ve never even been kissed.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Medieval Knight Romance)

“The smell of blood is in the stones.”

JEAN JOACHIM (Urban Fantasy)

Smelling that chicken as I walked home, my mouth watered.

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

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TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)

“Are you out of your flippin’ mind? You can’t quit your job. We need the money.”

V.L. LOCEY (MM Holiday Romance)

“Pardon me boss but I’m calling bullshit.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal/Greek god romance)

“What if Mom and Freddy come out here?”

“It sounds like they prefer the barn.”

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Paranormal)

"No nonsense, ya hear?”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Historical Romance)

Sophie nodded. “Very well. Is there no way we women can help protect the colony?”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Medieval Knight Romance)

“What is more befitting a lady, a shining mind or a radiant heart?”

JEAN JOACHIM (Big City Romance)

Maggie’s alarm sounded promptly at six.

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

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TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“As long as Sister Nettie doesn’t give me the evil eye again because she thinks my skirts are too short or my sweaters too tight.”

V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

“Are all your parties this wild?"

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Paranormal/Greek god romance)

He leaned even closer to Demeter. “No girlfriend.”

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

“Just don’t get preggers again. Okay?” Her mother whispered.

“It’s not like I’m going to take up with some random stranger, Mum,” Maggie said, twisting a handkerchief in her hand.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Holiday Romance)

“Diana runned away,” the child repeated, her voice clogged with tears. "It was my fault.”

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Historical)

“Are you an abolitionist?”