Tuesday Tales: From the Word SCARED

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. Since this is Halloween Week, it's fitting that our word is a common one for the season, SCARED. We're a small but mighty group this time around.  Click on the author's post to view the selection and then come back for the next. Feel free to comment. We love hearing from our readers. Enjoy.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 I also noticed how Vonna Lacey’s lips were mashed so tightly together they had practically disappeared.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

 “You did what?”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense Mystery)

I looked at the bank clerk as if she’d grown a second head.

Tuesday Tales - word prompt 'greasy'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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.

Thanks for your support!

 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Too many times this week, I’ve wanted to sit on the floor and cry.

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

The crowd hummed, everyone murmuring among themselves.

 

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Paranormal Suspense Romance)

Had Jerome led her into a trap?

 

Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

Thanks. Give me more to do.

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Sarah got so involved with her inner thoughts, she forgot to pay attention to the skillet in front of her.

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "PAINT"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt this week is "paint." Due to interference from life, we have a smaller number of participating authors this week. We hope you'll read all three and leave a comment on each. 

Thanks for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

Martha Chesney cast a shrewd glance at her grandson. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

I had to let it go so I knuckled down for the rest of the day. 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

She gasped. “I can’t believe it. They’re real. They exist.”

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "SKIN"

 

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

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“You’re mixing your metaphors.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

"You thought someone might try to do more than scare me—that they might try to what? Kill me? Make me disappear?"

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“How mighty nice to see you again, Mrs. Chesney. You’re looking right fine,” he said.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah was excited to see dawn filtering across the sky the next morning.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“We certainly don’t wish anyone to be poisoned.”

Tuesday Tales from the word FLUSH

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

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“Okay! All right!” Violet's cheek flushed.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

I’d let my tip speak for me.

Tricia Andersen - (SciFi)

Or was Kristy that big of a pain in the butt?

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romantic Suspense)

“Sith, like Cat Sith?” She glanced at Raven. “Are they dangerous? I mean do they have to be invited inside or can they just slip in unannounced?”

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

She wished her oldest daughter would keep her nose in her books instead of pining after Rex Morris.

 

Tuesday Tales - from the prompt 'orange'

 

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

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

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.

Thanks for your support!

 

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“I’m taking notes and snapping pix for the Trumpet.”

 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“He’s always been polite to me. But he’s in love with Becky.”

 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Contemporary Paranormal Romance Suspense)

We can all sense it, but I doubt it’s the only reason Donald has us all out this night.

Tuesday Tales: From the word BUSY

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales. The authors who are part of this group seek to entertain you by letting you be a part of our writing process. Each week, we post a scene from our current work in progress using a word prompt. This week's word prompt is BUSY. You can read each offering by clicking on the author's name. When you finish, come back for more. Consider leaving a comment. We love feedback. 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“I like you better.”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

My brow furrowed, as I wondered what had gotten him het up.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“You know what I miss?”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary paranormal Romance Suspense)

“I’m tired and have the mother of all headaches.”

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Sweet Romance)

“Good day, Sheriff. How be ye?”

Abiel nodded and removed his hat. “Fine, milady. Fine. How be yourself?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But I want to see the Shirley Temple movie,” Faith whined.