TUESDAY TALES - WRITING WORD PROMPT "CHAOS"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write ongoing stories incorporating word and picture prompts. Our word today is "CHAOS." Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors. Comments make our day!

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)
“The main thing is—the plans are laid out like streets of gold.”

V. L. LOCEY (M/M Hockey Romance)
The team captain knew us all pretty well.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (M/F, M/M/F Paranormal Romance)
What do you mean ‘Joshua’s mate’? What do you know?

JEAN JOACHIM (M/F Sports Romance)
Robbie ended the call. Tuffer was right.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Psychic Romance/ Paranormal Suspense)
"It has to be an illusion."

Tuesday Tales- March 14, 2023- Picture Prompt

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, with ongoing stories shared by a select group of authors. Word and picture prompts are incorporated into our works in progress. This is picture prompt week! We each chose a picture from a batch and were limited to 300 words. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors.

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance) 

His hands were warm.

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“If a place is thought to be haunted, that makes it all the more interesting.”

 

Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Another half-hearted mention about forming a quilting club came up. 

Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

She’s just his type.

Jean Joachim (M/F Sports Romance) 

Robbie put down the axe and picked up his phone

Susanne Matthews (Psychic Romance/Paranormal Suspense)

How much of the selkie would stay in her once she tamed the storm and defeated Losh?

 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "LUCK"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! This is the place where authors write to word prompts every week...and sometimes picture prompts! This week our word prompt is "luck". You're in luck to have these stories to read for free. Please leave comments. We love those. Thanks so much for stopping by. 

JEAN C. JOACHIM (M/F Sports Romance)

“Then you’re a fool, daughter dear.” 

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

  I sat down by the window on a painted bench that overlooked the tiny patio and inhaled the warm spring air blowing in.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“But it’s Monday. You always wash on Monday’s. Always.”

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Especially when it comes to my pitfall--cookies.”

JILIAN CHANTAL (Historical)

He would be sent away in disgrace.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Psychic Romance/ Paranormal Suspense)

He scratched his chin. “It could be a case of atavism, what people call a throwback.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (M/F, M/M/F Paranormal Romance)

“Newsflash. There is more than one hospital in Minnesota.”

Tuesday Tales -Bud

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write book scenes to incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is BUD. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors. Comments make our day!

V.L. Locey (M/M Hockey Romance) 

“Pastor Gabe!” Faith’s boisterous shout stalled all activity for a moment. 

 Tricia Andersen (M/F, M/M/F Paranormal Romance) 

The cure may be worse than the illness. You may want to keep that in mind.

Patsy Faye (M/F Sweet Romance)

Stephanie turned her head just in time for a tiny human cyclone to come dashing between her and Robbie.

Jean Joachim (M/F Sports Romance) 

Barbara’s brows lowered and her tone changed.

Jillian Chantal (M/F Historical Short Story)

 " I am surely seeing things."

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

They looked cool and vintage, with thick, yellowing paper tattered around the edges. 

Susanne Matthews (M/F Psychic Romance & Paranormal Suspense)

  “You were worried about me, Samhain, and everything else that’s due to happen.”  

Tuesday Tales: From the Word HARD

 

Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales, the blog hop designed to let you enjoy our current works in progress. Click on the name to visit the blog. Feel free to leave comments. We love hearing from our readers. This week's word prompt is HARD.

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

“Sure, we can find something for you to do on the ground. How do you feel about hammers?”

 

JEAN JOACHIM (M/F Sports Romance)

 In fact, this whole trip had shaken his entire belief system.

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 I frowned up at the little silver bell. It hadn’t tinkled when I opened the door.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Psychic Romance/ Paranormal Suspense)

Was this because she believed and could see through the glow of magic?

Tuesday Tales - February 13, 2023- Picture Prompt

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, with ongoing stories shared by a select group of authors. Word and picture prompts are incorporated into our works in progress. This is picture prompt week! We each chose a picture from a batch and were limited to 300 words. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors.

Jillian Chantal, (1860s Historical) 

“It was passable.” 

Jean Joachim (Sports Romance)

“You’re not the same Robbie Anthony I knew in Connecticut.”

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

 When he opened his eyes our gazes locked.

PatsyFaye (Sweet M/F Romance)

Three or four? Or maybe more?

Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“I imagine Tea Thyme will survive,” she answered sourly and continued placing cookies onto a large tray.

 Susanne Matthews (M/F Psychic Romance/Paranormal Suspense)

"Hurricane Hester, eh? That should be one for the books."

 

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "SMOKE"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write book scenes to incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is SMOKE. Click on an author's name to read the excerpt. Make sure to visit all the authors. Comments make our day!

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“But nagging is my superpower, so don’t blame me if I keep after you to stay.”

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

Times and terms do change,” I whispered as I ran my fingers over the textured ceramic.  

JEAN JOACHIM (M/F Sports Romance)

“Which dish did you make, Robbie?” Angela asked.

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Paranormal Suspense/ Psychic Romance)

 Iron is a witch’s mainstay. It’s all around us, a gift from the Goddess.

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Historical Short Story)

After all, how long could one expect to be punished for mild peccadillos?

PATSY FAYE (Sweet M/F Romance)

“My bottom would have been tanned so I couldn’t sit down for a week.”

TRICIA ANDERSEN (M/F, M/M/F Paranormal Romance)

“So, can we go back to how you’re not taking over the planet?”