Monday, November 9, 2020

TUESDAY TALES- NOVEMBER 10, 2020 PICTURE PROMPT


Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week our talented authors write to a word or picture prompt. We invite you to read and comment on all the stories. This week the excerpts are limited to 300 words, as it is Picture Prompt day. Thanks for stopping by!








FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Historical Romance)

At the softly lapping water, her eyelids drifted closed.


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Paranormal)

Without the sound effects and snake, of course. 



V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

“Are there no secrets in this town?”



TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Mae stood up and clapped her hands. “C’mon. Let’s go play dodgeball.”



TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/paranormal Romance) 

Thank Dagda that she wasn’t afraid of heights.



SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller)

Phil laughed. “You want that job, lady, it’s all yours. Can we go now?”



JEAN JOACHIM (Romance)

Allison opened the door to the cafe with clammy hands.


 






Monday, November 2, 2020

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SHOE"

 



Welcome! Tuesday Tales consists of a group of writers who construct stories to word or picture prompts every week. This week, our word prompt is "shoe". Hop to each story. Thank you for stopping by. 


JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

I love a man who can laugh at himself.

 

V. L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

The first cracker bounced off my forehead, the second hit me in the eye. 


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But, Mama, we don’t need money.”


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)

“I left that closed and locked.”


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

“I’ve got to go to work. Do you want to see what is behind door number one or not?”


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

My Good Samaritan turned bothersome.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thrillerl)

Damn! That will probably stain. 



Monday, October 26, 2020

 


Hello, and welcome! We're a group of authors who write stories each week to a word prompt. This week the prompt is "fly". Stop by and read each writer's story. Don't forget to leave comments. We love to hear from readers. Thanks for stopping by. 


JEAN C. JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

“How long have you been divorced?”


V, L LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

“Is this more Zen type Tai Chi stuff?”


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

“We are real,” Apollo countered then cussed under his breath.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cosy Mystery)

Vague impressions of pelting rain and a moving vehicle penetrated my foggy brain.


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency)

Charles leaned on the door jamb and gave his best flirtatious smile.  


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller) 

“But I’m not missing. And what makes you think I’m single?”  



Monday, October 19, 2020

Tuesday Tales From the Word Multiply

 


Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales, the blog that gives you insight into how authors create their books. This week's writing prompt is MULTIPLY. Enjoy!


V.L.LOCEY  (MM Hockey Romance)

 

He placed his rough hand on the table, palm up.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL  (Regency)

 

“Then why feel you are not worthy of forgiveness?”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN  (Greek god/paranormal Romance)

 

Tell her your real name, my love.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

 

“Don’t ‘But Mama’ me. The answer is no. Absolutely not.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller)

 

“You think there’s some kind of predator who hunts single women on cruise ships, and then what?”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 

Soon after I turned off the river road and onto Thirsty Toad Trail, the first raindrop hit me in the eye.


JEAN JOACHIM (Romance)
He narrowed his eyes and dropped her hand. “That’s not true.”

Monday, October 12, 2020

TUESDAY TALES- OCTOBER 13, 2020 PICTURE PROMPT




Welcome to Tuesday Tales. Each week our talented authors write to a word prompt. Check out their stories here. Be sure to return and read each one. This week the authors are limited to 300 words as it is Picture Prompt day! Thanks for stopping by!









V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance) 

 “Do you want to talk or kiss?”


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Not right now. Besides, do you trust the ‘ole car to make the trip back in the middle of winter?”


TRTCIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/paranormal Romance)

 “You could say that. She steals life.”


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency romance)

Truth be told, he did sometimes feel as if he were one step away from Bedlam.


JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary romance) 

Maybe splashing cold water on her face would help. And maybe it wouldn’t.   


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

After dark, the lights from its Olympian perch painted the night a misty gold.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Suspense)

"Is some pimp starting a new stable—pardon the pun—or have you seen that mark before?” 


 







Monday, October 5, 2020

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "BROWN"

 



Welcome to Tuesday Tales. Each week our talented authors write to a word prompt. Check out their stories here. Be sure to return and read each one. Thanks for stopping by!


JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)

Allison opened her mouth but no words came out. 


V.L. LOCEY (MM Hockey Romance)

He shrugged. “Age is just a number.” 


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Bea called to Mae across the room, “Sister, go stir the fried taters in the skillet.”


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

Droplets splashed from the blue plastic cup in Hawtrey’s trembling hands.


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

“Cat got your tongue, sweetheart?” Khalil coaxed.


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Regency)

“Come on, Dog.  Let’s get this over with.” 


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romantic Thriller)

“Mother of God, what the hell happened to her?”

Monday, September 28, 2020

Tuesday Tales - Battery

 





Welcome to Tuesday Tales, the place for weekly FREE READS! Click on the author's name and go to their blog. When you've finished reading, return and move on to the next one. This week we’re writing to the prompt "BATTERY." Thank you for stopping by!


V.L. Locey (MM Hockey Romance)

God, had it been that long since a person had amused and charmed me so thoroughly? 


Jean Joachim (MF Romance) 

Tongue-tied, she checked the battery on her cellphone.


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

You should have seen the look Sister Cripes gave me.


Tricia Andersen (Greek God/Paranormal Romance) 

I threatened to hit the bugger if he didn’t leave me alone. He didn’t. So I hit him.



Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)


A chair clattered to the floor behind me.



Jillian Chantal (Regency)


The animal let out a little “woof” which Charles chose to interpret as a yes. 



Susanne Matthews (Romantic Thriller)

The woman peeled away from the wall, her spine straightening as she pulled the vestiges of her professionalism around herself like a cloak.