Monday, January 17, 2022

Tuesday Tales - January 18, 2022- Picture Prompt

 This week the writers of Tuesday Tales are writing to picture prompts. Each post is limited to 300 words.  Click on each writer's name to read their blogpost and see which picture she chose.  Enjoy!










V.L. Locey (MM Contemporary Romance)

 I did know Arnold. He never made a decision for himself. 


Trisha Faye (Contemporary Fiction)

 “At your age, why are you starting these classes now?"


 Flossie Benton Rogers (Highlander Romance)

 Lana turned up her nose at the house specialty of iced cranberry pecan brownies. 

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

 Finding Kyle sitting on the bench outside the diner was a surprise. 

 


Monday, January 10, 2022

Tuesday Tales - word prompt "Sticky"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our group of authors will be writing this week to the word prompt "sticky". Visit each one and their their story. Thank you for coming. 

JEAN JOACHIM (Football Romance)

A red knit cap covered his bald head.

 

TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Fiction)

Pulling her attention back to the teacher’s lesson, for the next hour Peggy immersed herself in antiquities.


JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Fantasy)

Lu tried to shake her head, but it hurt too much.  


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Contemporary Romance)

“Reckless Randy! Fancy seeing you here dressed like that,” he said.


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Highlander Romance)

The symbols vibrated within her. She tasted their essence on her tongue.


Thanks for stopping by. 

Monday, January 3, 2022

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.”


Monday, December 27, 2021

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. 
Thank you for stopping by. 

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.  

Monday, December 20, 2021

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.”

Monday, December 13, 2021

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. 
Thank you for stopping by. 

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.”


Monday, December 6, 2021

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.