Tuesday Tales from the Word Silly

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is SILLY. Click on the author's name to find what they had in store for you today.  When you're done, return to this page and check out another author. Comments are always welcome. 

Jean Joachim (small town romance)

She noticed the other professors who would be presenting honors from different departments sat with their wives.

 Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

She remembered his response when she suggested that they get one of the new bicycles’ women were starting to ride about town.

Tricia Andersen - (SciFi)

The balloon figure stomped an inflated foot and clenched its knots to its hips.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“I’m too antsy to stay inside.”

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary/fantasy)

 “Or is this like Halloween where we don’t listen to what Daddy says?”

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense) 

"People are shallow, I agree, and there is a lot of hate out there, but it can’t possibly have devolved to this level."

Tuesdat Tales: From the Word FRUIT

Hello! It's cold in my neck of the woods, but that doesn't stop us from bringing you the latest scenes from our current works in progress. Welcome to this week's edition of Tuesday Tales. Our word prompt is FRUIT. Click on the author's name to find what they had in store for you today.  When you're done, return to this page and check out another author. Comments are always welcome. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But you have this beautiful home now. Thanks to oil.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

When did something this terrifying turn her into the heroine in her favorite historical novel? 

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Small Town Romance)

That's where she got the nickname "Charlie".

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

Peering into the cart, she gave an irritated snort.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

“There’s no way they knew who would answer the call.”

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "COLD".

 

   Welcome to Tuesday Tales where writers write to word prompts. We have lots of different stories every week. Different genres, but many of the stories continue for some week. Our excellent writers love it if you leave a comment. Thanks for stopping by. Here's what our writers have for you this week: 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“Stop,” Becky said, struggling under the young woman’s iron grip.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

For a moment his gaze rested on the darkness outside the window, before returning to me.

TRICIA ANDERSEN  (Sci Fi)

After what she witnessed tonight? No amount of camomile would settle her nerves. 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

A twinge of jealousy shot though Cecile like a hot poker.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

The child might not be his blood, but he loved him all the same.

Tuesday Tales - Sunny

 

Happy New Year and welcome to the first Tuesday Tales of 2025! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "sunny."

Please stop by and check out each snippet for all the Tuesday Tales authors. Happy reading!

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

William never even noticed that she hadn’t finished her thought.

Jillian Chantal (Fantasy)

“Ugh. I could sleep for two days.”

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

Maggie couldn’t fault him for doing the honorable thing, but damn, it had hurt then and still did.

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“Oh? Who’s asking?”

Tuesday Tales: From the Word YEAR

 

Welcome to the last Tuesday Tales post for December and the year 2024. On behalf of all of the authors who share their work with you each week, allow me to wish you all a Happy New Year. May 2025 bring you health and happiness, and we'll be back to entertain you next week with the first post of 2025. 

This week, our word prompt is YEAR. Click on the author's name to find their post. Feel free to leave a comment. Return to this page to view the next author's scene.  Enjoy and once again, Happy New Year!

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

 

Where have you been hiding this tasty morsel?

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

 

“Harry?” The word erupted from her mouth before she could stop it.

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Vintage Holiday)

“He knows exactly what you look like this very second.”

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

“Sit down, son. How nice for you to pay me a visit,” Abiel said, taking the comfortable chair by the fire.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

Malcolm held up his badge and muttered, “So much for being subtle.”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“It’s alright, Mother. I can certainly remove some dishware.”

 

Tuesday Tales - From the word 'Holiday'

 

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

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 (Vintage Holiday)

Susie had loved placing the silver garland and clumps of icicles.

Jillian Chantal (Fantasy)

She jumped in her seat and her hand went to her heart.

Susanne Matthews (Romance Suspense)

“You’re in early. Let me guess. You were checking the tip line again.” 

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

Sam slipped out the door and set his feet in the direction of the Wilcox home.

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Maybe the corner between the burgundy velvet and the indigo sateen would be a nice place to put the spider web.

TUESDAY TALES - FROM THE WORD "CARRY"

 

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

Panic gripped me like a vise.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

Someone knew something. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Fantasy)

 “You do not seem to be taking me seriously.” 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (SciFi)

Dani, run.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Heavy footsteps stomped up the front steps and resonated into the parlor.