TUESDAY TALES - PROMPT "WOOD"

Tuesday Tales: Today’s Word is WOOD

Welcome to this week’s edition of Tuesday Tales. This week the prompt is “wood”. The talented writers who participate in this weekly blog create scenes from their current works in progress based on the word prompt. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog and read their offerings.

Don't forget to return to this page and check out all the different stories.

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Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)

Mat knew straight away it was Rachel and smiled when she looked towards him.

Her lips curved into a smile as well, and his whole body was suddenly on alert. 

Trisha Faye Contemporary Romance

“I don’t think we need a fire…we’ll heat it up just fine ourselves.”

Tricia Anderson Steampunk Romance

“I know she wants me dead. She needs to realize who you belong to. You are mine, not hers.”

Jean Joachim Sports Romance

It was the hardest thing Shyla had ever done –putting Harley’s best interest before her own wants and desires.

V.L. Locey M/M Historical Romance

We left the radio on in the living room. 

Susanne Matthews Paranormal Romance Suspense

If those tire tracks belonged to the Madre Diablo gang, angry bulls could easily be the least of his problems.

Jillian Chantal 20^th Century Historical

"Why you would be willing to die without kissing me, I don’t know.”

Joselyn Vaughn Romantic Comedy

He had hardly known Marilyn for more than a week.

Tuesday Tales - Paint

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt this week is "paint". Our writers create stories to the word prompt. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and read all the different stories.

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

“And where do I draw the line?” I asked, turning my head to look right into his stunning grey eyes.

Tricia Anderson (Steampunk Romance)

Here are the sentences: Emma tightened her hold on Gideon’s hand as she curled closer. Katarina met Gideon’s glare. “Gideon.”

Davee Jones (Erotic Contemporary)

"You'd look incredible in body paint."

Jillian Chantal (20th Century historical)

And who would’ve thought a vampire would be someone who liked the early part of the day?

Morgan Wyatt (Fantasy/Late Historical)

"No good would come from hooking up with a heathen.”

Jean Joachin (Sports Romance)

Helen, huh? Using Harley. What if he picks her, thinking she’s in love with him?

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)

She never wanted to know what he thought. 

Susanne Matthews Paranormal/romance/suspense)

Shoving her fist angrily into the bread dough once more, Charley pounded the white ball viciously, as if it were somehow to blame for every bad thing that had happened to her in the last five years.

Chrys N. Jay (Contemporary Romance)

“C’mon, fess up…after all the complaining you’ve done about how closed off I’ve been…”

Tuesday Tales - Picture Prompt

Today's Tales are based 
on a picture of the 
writer's choice.


Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week is a picture prompt and each writer chose their own picture. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back to read the rest. Thank you for coming. 

Susanne Matthews (Paranormal Suspense)
 “But you were happy,” Shirley said and smiled.

 V.L. Locey (M/M Historical Romance)
 “I`m not sure what to do,” I said as I stared at the lime slice in my gin and tonic.

Morgan K Wyatt ( Late Historical Fantasy)
It was an unknown and possibly dangerous creature. 

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“You okay? You haven’t touched your meal.”

Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)

Another moment of silence. This one was longer, though, and he wondered if he’d pushed it too far.

“Are you blackmailing me?”

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance)

She sighed as she slipped the key card into the lock.  It had been a hard day.

Tueaday Tales - Wired

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt this week is "wired". Our writers create stories to the word prompt. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and read all the different stories.

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

One of the concerns showed up at the bungalow late Friday afternoon.

Susanne Matthews (Paranormal/Romance/Suspense)

“They’ll think I changed my mind and give the job to someone else.”

Mary Terrani (Urban Fantasy)

“With him you might get more than you bargained for. I don’t know it’s just a gut feeling.” Nate hopped down off the counter and grabbed a towel out of the linen closet.

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)

“Maybe big, bad developers aren’t always what they seem.”

Morgan K. Wyatt (Late Historical Fantasy)

"Even though her mother chose to name her Meara. I chose the name of Mary to inspire the child who came from a sinful union."

Sarah Cass (Fantasy)

Better an outcast than to live with a target on your back.

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)

“You were blessed to have so many people who cared about you.”

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance)

Sitting next to her on the plane, he was drawn to her, again, like metal to a magnet.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SHOE"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt this week is "shoe". Our writers create stories to the word prompt. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and read all the different stories.

JEAN C. JOACHIM (Sports Romance)
“You and your crazy schemes.” She shook her head.

V. L. LOCEY (M/M/, Historical Romance) 
Sensing the sunrise was going to be something to see, I grabbed the easel and my supplies.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS  (Paranormal/Romance/Suspense)
“They need you now,” Mike’s voice echoed in her head, startling her, making her drop the soap.

IRIS BLOBEL (Contemporary Romance)

“Darling, please tell me you’re going to have a little girl.”

Mat cocked a brow, not sure how to respond.

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Romance)
“I met Charlotte’s granddaughter this afternoon.”

MORGAN WYATT (Historical Saga)
A moment of indecision had her half in the hole and half out.

Tuesday Tales Holiday Posts

Hello and welcome to Tuesday Tales! 

This week some of the Tuesday Tales authors are doing something special for the holidays. We're writing original short stories for our faithful readers! Some of us will have tales that only run a day, some two, and some have tales that will run four days or perhaps more! It's our way of saying "Thank You!" for your support over the year. Enjoy our literary gifts and have a joyous holiday season! 

V.L. Locey ( M/M To Love a Wildcat Christmas Short)
"Nilay, darling, love of my life, are you awake?"

Joselyn Vaughn (Romantic Comedy)
“Leave it to my dog to be afraid of hail and bark at snow.”

Susanne Matthews (3 part Christmas Story)
Where there was a will, there was a way, and by God, she’d played the victim long enough.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)
“Dude, hurry up. Time’s a’wastin’,” Rudy said.

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Romance)
Bertie refused to give him an ounce of encouragement, going out of her way to rebuff his attempts at even a friendship.


Jean Joachim (Christmas Fiction)

It all started when Tuffer Demson, defensive linebacker for the Connecticut Kings, met his biological mother on Christmas Eve. 

Iris Blobel (Contemporary Romance)
“Get used to these circumstances,” she screamed as another wave of pain hit her.

Tricia Andersen (Steampunk Romance)
I will stop Katarina. And then I will make this beautiful nymph mine forever.

Happy Holidays! 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT - PRETTY

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We have several writers writing to the word prompt "pretty" this week. Please click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and read all the excellent works here. Thanks for stopping by.

JEAN JOACHIM (Sports Romance)
The heat from the grill was nothing compared to the heat in her body from Trunk’s news.

V.L. LOCEY MM Historical Romance)
The night had been exactly what Andrew and I had needed. 

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Romance)
Victoria closed her eyes, savoring the soft touch of his lips on face.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
“I haven’t had a pedicure lately so don’t let my toes scare you.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Paranormal Romantic Suspense)
“What horse?” Bill asked, and Charley realized he was as confused as she was.

JOSELYN VAUGHN (Romantic Comedy)
Who dumped who here?

IRIS BLOBEL (Contemporary Romance)

“Frank’s dead, remember.”

“Yes, but the way it sounds not by choice.”

MARY TERRANI (Urban Fantasy)

“You can’t fool me Micha. This pretty little witch has your shadows all in a tizzy.” Her eyes met his with a hint of playfulness in them.