Tuesday Tales: January 4, 2022 From the word HARD

Welcome to the first Tuesday Tales' post of 2022. We wish you all a Happy and Healthy New Year.

Each week, a small group of award-winning authors invite you to come along with them on their writing journey. Each author includes the week's prompt in her story. This week, we have the word prompt, HARD, and our efforts are limited to 400 words. Please take the time to visit each post, and if you can, leave a quick comment. We love to hear from you. 

V.L. LOCEY (M/M Contemporary Romance)

Shiny happy vacationers frolicked on the white sands as I reclined on a chaise, icy cold bottle of Corona in hand, my bright pink toenails soaking up the Caribbean sun. 

 

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)

No one spoke. Not a twitter. Not a laugh.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary fantasy)

“Oh, how little you understand about how the world—and all its miracles—works.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Small town Romance)

And that ideal life with the kids and white picket fence? That was long gone. Or was it?

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Highlander Romance)

“You want me to go?” The words tore out of her as if cut with a dirk.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Sports Romance)

“Gee thanks, Ma. With a ringing endorsement like that I’m surprised she’s not over here and down on one knee.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

“Gossip said the family wasn’t pleased with her choice, disowned her, or something.”

Tuesday Tales - Green

 Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This group of writers create stories based on word prompts. This week our prompt is "green." Click on the author's name and go to her blog to read her story. Don't miss anyone. The stories are different and excellent. 

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V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

“I hate seeing shopping malls dying,” I lamented after exiting the Honda.

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

“Fifteen feet to spare. You cut it close this morning!”

Tricia Andersen (Small Town Romance)

They ignored things that would taint their ideal little world, like adultery.

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Romance)

If Dad wanted to find someone who would take one for the team, he needed to look elsewhere. 

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance)

The one welcome sight was the light layer of snow covering the ground.  

Tuesday Tales - Red

 

Welcome to this week's edition of Tuesday Tales, a weekly blog of current works in progress from a select group of authors.  Please click on the links to read the selections. Comments are appreciated. 

V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

 “I’m fine. It’s okay," I said to hopefully wipe away the deep lines of concern on her brow.

Jean Joachim (MF Sports Romance)

What would he tell his mother? Or Uncle Charlie?

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

Peggy felt like it was all a juggling act.

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary MF Romance) 

“Jealous boyfriend?” He cocked an eyebrow.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary Fantasy)

"I was a prisoner of war myself, you know.”

Tuesday Tales - Persuasive

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This group of writers create stories based on word prompts. This week our prompt is "persuasive." Click on the author's name and go to her blog to read her story. Don't miss anyone. The stories are different and excellent. 

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V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

The inside of the Audi was toasty warm. Pity my soul was such an ice chard. 

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

“It’s just an expression, honey. A buttercup is a flower, a pretty little flower.”

Jean Joachim (Historical Romance)

“Mother!” he called out to her as she left the house. “Hurry! It’s almost sundown.”

Tricia Andersen (Small Town Romance)

Then why is he with her and not me?

Susanne Matthews (Contemporary Romance)

I laughed. “If that’s your best pickup line, it needs work.”

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt "Fabric."

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This group of writers create stories based on word prompts. This week our prompt is "fabric." Click on the author's name and go to her blog to read her story. Don't miss anyone. The stories are different and excellent. Thank you for stopping by. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Historical Romance)

Sarah fingered the satin ribbons, enjoying the smooth feel of the fabric. 

VICKI LOCEY (MM Contemporary Romance)

“Do we need pearls? I think we need pearls.”

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)

A thumbs up icon came flashing back.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Fantasy)

 She couldn’t pretend not to see this one.

TRICIA  ANDERSEN (Small Town Romance)

He didn’t need his babysitter ratting on him to Morgan.

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Highlander Romance)

“We outpaced Keech by an hour or two at most.”

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Holiday Romance)

She couldn’t blame Mike for leaving her like this.

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where talented writers write to a word prompt. This week, the word is "annoying." Hop from blog to blog, reading each story. Comments are always welcome, too. Thanks for stopping by. 

V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

Getting old sucked.

Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

I just want to learn to decorate houses in today’s time.

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary Fantasy) 

“Certainly not. More like acquaintances.”

Flossie Benton Rogers (Highlander Romance)

“What in the Sam Hill is the matter with you?”

Susanne Matthews (Holiday Romance)

He hated leaving her like this. Cassie was gone, but he would be damned if anyone or anything else died.

 

Tuesday Tales From the Word LIP

 

Happy Thanksgiving to those who will be celebrating this week. It's amazing how quickly time flies.

This week's Tuesday Tales Offerings are written to the word prompt LIP. Please take the time to visit each author and feel free to comment. We all love feedback! 

V. L. LOCEY (MM Contemporary Romance) 

“I have my own make-up and a wig. And a dress!”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)

But…some days she dreamed of a different life.

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Small town Romance)

It would be a whole new definition of being scared straight.

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary fantasy)

It was sure something to think about.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Holiday Romance)

“Do you really think your wife will want your sister-in-law living with you?”

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Highlander Romance)

The woman’s eyes twinkled. “I am partial to those brave lads.”