Monday, August 26, 2024

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!


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.


Monday, August 19, 2024

Tuesday Tales from the word SWEAT

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We are a small group this week, but our scenes are sure to entertain. To see a post, click on the author's name. When you finish, come back to visit the others. Please comment. We love feedback. Our word prompt this week is SWEAT.




Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

I shuddered at the expressions on both the mayor and Bethany’s faces, but their little plot had to be thwarted.


Tricia Andersen - SciFi 

“Is he cute?”


Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

They ate in silence, if you could call the way Marina toyed with her food eating. 


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

 “Oh, I know it. Even as little garden as we put out this year, by the time I join Melvin at the store, I'm already a mess.”



Monday, August 12, 2024

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BURNED

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales. We are a small group this week, but our scenes are sure to entertain. To see a post, click on the author's name. When you finish, come back to visit the others. Please comment. We love feedback. Our word prompt this week is BURNED.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

 This was going to end up as a fiasco and it didn’t look like I’d be able to salvage it.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

As if by magic, the tarnish vanished, leaving the handle shining as if it were new.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“After all,” Sarah continued, “you are the one who knows more about our little town than anyone else.”


JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“She ain’t the only woman in this town!” Sam bolted up from his seat. 

Monday, August 5, 2024

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt : "HOT"


Greetings! Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week our authors are writing to the word prompt "hot". Stop by each on, read their story and then leave a comment. Thanks for stopping by.  

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“I meant the other Mrs. Fitch,” Becky grinned.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

"I don’t like this, Jerome. It feels as if you’re being set up, although for what, I’ve no idea."


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci Fi)

Maybe it was time to get a pet. It was too bad she was allergic to cats.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

But what did the other ladies feel about it? Were they in Sarah’s camp?


Monday, July 29, 2024

Tuesday Tales - From the Word COLD

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories to word prompts. Our word today is "COLD." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Pop in, leave a comment. We love comments. 




Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“The goal will be to uncover the truth and get Luella released before the Pumpkin Fest.”


Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

The icy chill ran down my back again.


Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

There’s no shame in being a bestselling author, nor is there anything wrong with being inspired by trees, water, or stones.


Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

While the vehicle bumped along, Sarah thought up her strategy


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

The blast of dry, hot dust that blew in the open door caught Sarah full on.

 

Monday, July 22, 2024

Tuesday Tales - from the prompt 'touch'

 



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

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)

“Kitty gave Vance Wardlow a linguistic black eye.”

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

“Point taken, but a hunting knife is still terrifying.”

 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

 “You’ll be fine. Just remember what we discussed and don’t let anyone turn your head.”

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Sorry, dear. You’ll have to wait a bit. We just got the fire started,” Sarah said.


Monday, July 15, 2024

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "BREAD"


 

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


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery) 

“There could be still more truth, yet untold.”


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

Must be for the wealthy frat boy.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah found herself surprised about how carefully Edward took procession of the lit match.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

She frowned, not at all comfortable with the way he was twisting things.