TUESDAY TALES - 13 WRITERS WRITING A THREESOME: WORD PROMPT "HARD, ROUGH, DIRTY"

Welcome! This week we have a threesome -- a trilogy of words to use. HARD, ROUGH, DIRTY. The writers are supposed to use them together. Let's see what everyone did with this challenge. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance) 
Echoes of the Heart
“Tell me. Why do you have my mother’s picture in your wallet?”
“We went to high school together.”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
Jean could feel a lump form in her throat and tried to swallow around it, “Yes, twice but I’m not sure if I kissed him or he kissed me.”
V. L. LOCEY(Paranormal Romance)
Is there anything hotter than gripping a mans thick upper arms as he samples your flesh?
KAREN CINO(Contemporary Romance)
“It's so hard accepting that my husband ran off with a twenty-five year old. I did everything right, always being there for him, and all for absolutely nothing,” Erika said holding back her tears.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
"Because I'm handsome and devilish. What woman could resist that?"
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Romantic Suspense)
Abbey could read the message they said.  Her husband may have been talking about the board in his grip, but his thoughts were far from it.
DAVEE JONES (New Adult Erotic Romance)
Sexy Bea Spelling
"It was Bea." 
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
They were close to the Norg Home world and Stan had not fully regained consciousness. Stans eyes remained open, but there was no other indication that he would recover.
TRISHA FAYE(Memoir)
Life happens – and oftentimes devastates our well planned writing sessions.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
Erik stepped closer. “She can make her own decisions,” he said through a clenched jaw. “But if you only hurt Tyra one tiny little bit, you’re off the team. Am I making myself clear? One.Little.Bit!”
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
“Michaela?” A warm hand grasped her shoulder and shook gently.
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
His uncle helped him to assemble the memorial, finding old faded pictures of his parents when they were dating. Photos he’d never seen until then.
TAI VICARI (Fantasy/Sci Fi)
Now facing him she noticed that he was injured and staggering along. There seem to be blood on his sleeve.

PICTURE PROMPT WEEK - 9 WRITERS WRITING TO A PICTURE PROMPT

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Welcome! This week our writers are writing to this picture prompt. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to come back and read the works of all the talented writers. Than you for stopping by!
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
“Is it always this beautiful in the country,” Jack whispered in her ear, his breath teasing a few strands of hair.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Mythological Romance)
As greatly as it saddens me, I do not allow my sister’s displeasure with my carnal tastes to dissuade me or make me leave Orion. 
TRISHA FAYE (Memoir)
The path beckons. It calls out to us, singing the siren song of a writer's life. 
SARAH CASS(Contemporary Romance)

Craig hadn’t ever been on this side of the gates, much less all the way up the hill standing in front of the, “Witch House.”

Felicity whipped around fast, her black hair splaying out like rays of night interrupting the day.

MORGAN K. WYATT Contemporary Romance) 
Wincing, he remembered the shock on his uncle’s face. He could have hit him with a two by four and not done as much damage. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Contemporary/Suspense) 
She could feel his breath on her cheek, his lips pressed against her skin.  Even though he was thousands of miles away locked in a Belfast prison, she could still feel him there. 
DAVEE JONES (YA, Paranormal Romance) 

Finding Love in a Black Lagoon  
"This lagoon, teeming with overgrown brush, trees, and critters is as close to home as I’ll ever feel." 
STEFAN ELLERY (Paranormal) 
I lay in torment under a boardwalk surrounded by the beauty of mother nature. I hear the sound of water splashing down rocks into a pond, shaded by trees.
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
Thomas was a pain in the neck. She hated his shit eatin’ grin and the way his blue eyes always seem to look deep into her soul.

TUESDAY TALES - STORIES BY 15 WRITERS WRITTEN TO THE PROMPT "GLASS"

Welcome! I hope you'll forgive our little hiatus last week. We are back now and the stories are as wonderful as ever. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog to read their story. Then come back and find more great stories here. Thank you for stopping by.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
"The Big Lie"
Dale wandered about the house for three days, wearing the same clothes and not answering the phone. 
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
“The nerve of that asshole.” Ivy paced the small office.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
It was pitch dark outside but she could see some lights in the distance.
SHERRY GLOAG (Fiction)
“Awesome.” “Elegant.” “Breathtaking.” “Is that really gold in there?” “Magical.” She’d heard it all before, at the exhibition, and still it took her breath away to hear others offer unbiased praise for her work.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
Then she felt his hand under her chin and with a soft touch of his finger he lifted her head. Meeting his gaze, her whole body was on alert.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
With a nod Jean collected several charcoal pencils and sheets of paper and led the way back to the mystery man’s room.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
He couldn't believe what a fool he had been.  Miranda had betrayed him from the start with her pleas to become his wife.  Had I only known then what a harlot she is.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Mythological Romance)
“Artemis, I am sorry for not being totally forthcoming with you. I wished to sit you down, feed you, and then explain who it was that had captured my heart.”
STEFAN ELLERY  (Sci Fi)
Stan lay on a bed, his legs stuck past the end of the bed and his long arms hung over the side touching the floor. Stan’s chest moved up and down with each inhale and exhale of air.
MORGAN K. WYATT (20th Century Historical Romance) 
"The Inheritance"
“Hell” The word popped out as his body landed heavily.  “That’s what I get for rushing around. Roy warned me an impulsive action often led to regret.”
CATHERINE GREENFEDER (Western Romance)
"Any Cowboy Won't Do"
She looked at the glass menagerie she’d  started in her youth and gently fingered the tiny figure of the unicorn.
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
"Andrew followed Bea’s address orders and arrived at five minutes till eight." 
TRISHA FAYE (Contemporary Romance)
Lucy burst out laughing. “I found out that computer sex might not be as ‘safe’ as you thought it was.”
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Walking down the hall, she made it a point to stop by each of the kid’s rooms.  It seemed like only yesterday that she pointed their rooms and put together cribs. 
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
He couldn’t explain why he always ended up on the losing side of any conversation he had with Alice. She was good, damn good at avoiding anything he wanted to talk about.

TUESDAY TALES, 15 WRITERS WRITING THE PROMPT "BUILDING"

Welcome! Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and read more fabulous stories. Thank you for coming!
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
"The Big Lie"
She wandered about the big house, feeling lost.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
“Ahh. I get it. It was like constructing a building. Each meeting added a little more to the project?”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
After clearing the immediate grounds of the manor, Jean headed for a trail which led to her destination. At the request from her mother, the Countess of Harford, she was going to check on several farmers' wives who were close to giving birth.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy/Romance)
"So fare thee well, Sir Thatcher.  Return to the putrid little hovel you came from.  I will remain here in royalty with my one true love." 
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Mythological Romance) 
Days are spent with Orion, Kedalion, and Eurus at the lake, laughing and talking, wading and telling tales. 
SARAH CASS  (Contemporary Romance)
It was the last, and only, thing he remembered about his parents. He could still hear his mom teasing his dad about the “no go” car. 
CATHERINE GREENFEDER (Contemporary Western Romance)
"Any Cowboy Won't Do"
“Okay, I guess you gotta do it.” She paused a moment as an idea sprang to mind.  The buildings and loan association could do without her for a short time. 
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
"The Inheritance"
Her eyes flared with awareness when he turned. No mistaking it, and yet her interest cooled suddenly, which made no sense. 
TRISHA FAYE (Memoir)
The fat, fluffy pillow is the perfect accent for my writing room. 'Careful, Or You'll End Up in My Novel!' 
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
Boxes sat in the middle of the vacant room on the newly refinished hardwood floors.  The decision to pick up and move had been evident for the past few months. 
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Paul, gritted his teeth, he couldn't afford to succumb to any weakness. Stan had always been there for him and he needed to save Stan. 
SHERRY GLOAG (Contemporary Romance)
“Does this mean you have agreed to my terms?” 

IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance) 

“My uncle has not said a word about you. You’re giving yourself too much credit.”

“Why the hostility? I saw it before, you can be nice.” 
KATHLEEN BALL (Contemporary Romance)
First he told her he loved her and then he went to bed without her. That man was a puzzle she didn’t have the patience to solve. 

DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
"Sexy Bea Spelling"
"Bea stretched out under the covers. The ceiling fan whirled rapidly with white noise comforting and monotonous." 

TUESDAY TALES - 12 WRITERS WRITING TO THE WORD PROMPT "WAVE"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. Our prompt this week is "wave". Click on the author's name to go to their blog. Please return and read everyone's. You'll be amazed at how different they all are. Thanks for coming.
JEAN JOACHIM(Contemporary Romance)
"The Big Lie"
“I told her not to do it. I did. We argued about it several times. But she went ahead anyway.” 
V. L. LOCEY (M/M, mythological romance)

A swan, long and sleek and white as the moon circles overhead. It lands on the water gracefully.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
Each fell to the floor then stood on newly formed legs.  A small army of black clad soldiers slowly filled the room.
TRISHA FAYE (Paranormal Short Story) 
Beth's eyes flew open in fright. It was becoming a pattern - these dreams of shadows and blood.
LINDSAY DOWNS (Contemporary Romance)
In silence, which Taylor appreciated since she wanted to think about what had happened, they strolled along the beach hand in hand.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
Off limits his arse.
“Mate, I need to get something done. Ty will be here in a sec. I’ll catch up with you tomorrow.” 
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
 As a tall, tongue-tied and combative male, he was not a chick magnet. In that regard, not much had changed.
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Paul’s boots clanged on  the hard surface of the ship, it took a lot of effort to lift them up from the metallic surface. The boots were magnetized and allowed him to safely walk on the ship.
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
"Sexy Bea Spelling"
"Craig chuckled, “All you need are some Wonder Woman wrist bands, I’m in the presence of greatness.”
JILLIAN CHANTAL (20th Century Historical)
“I’m a carnivore connoisseur, Mrs. Barrington. I’ll eat any meat that comes along.” 
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
Michaela gripped the phone buried in her coat pocket. She had no idea why she’d agreed to this.
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
He stripped and jumped into the shower luxuriating under the wave of hot spray. He closed his eyes remembering a certain shower he’d taken with Alice.

TUESDAY TALES - 13 WRITERS CRAFTING STORIES TO THE WORD PROMPT "ROUGH"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Click on the name of the writer you want to read and you'll be taken to his or her blog. Click the link to return to read others. Thanks for stopping by!
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance) 
The Big Lie
“Catch up on what? Desertion?”
“Interesting you bring that up.”
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)
She could remember joking with her friend, Eve, five years ago about Dunc being jail bait for women like them. Now he was legal and even better looking with azure eyes, mussed blond hair and a crooked smile that she bet had melted the panties off of many girls in his class.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Mythological Romance)
His chapped lips break into a brief smile that makes me long to see him smile again. The shock of that sensation in my chest is startling. 

KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
“Wow.”  Pia’s eyes bulged wide opened.  “You’ve left me speechless.”
SHERRY GLOAG (Contemporary Romance)
She flicked on the light and stopped dead in the doorway.
TRISHA FAYE (Memoir)
He entered my life the easy way, this third son of mine - already potty-trained, already driving. His leaving, not so easy.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Medieval Fantasy Romance)
“All right.  Then tonight.  Here.  At this stream.  I will bring you Lady Miranda.”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Romance)
“By the way, I know it’s warm out but do you have a shirt to put on. My neighbors are nosy and if they see you walking around like that,” not that I mind, “They’re going to give me the third degree as to who you are.”
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Arianna took Paul aside and whispered. “I know your heart has settled on Silf, but you may have a broken heart before this adventure is over.
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance) 
Sexy Bea Spelling
Bea drank half her beer before roughly setting the bottle down on the end table.
JILLIAN CHANTAL(20th Century Historical)
“Speaking of wastes of time, Barrington, I don’t know what you see in this little mouse when you have that nice, vibrant piece in your own compartment." 
MORGAN WYATT (Contempory Romance)
He never appreciated what he had then. Wisdom always came too late. 
CATHY GREENFEDER (Western Romance)
Any Cowboy Won't Do
She let the call go to her voice mail. The past year had been rough enough since the break-up with Ryder.

TUESDAY TALES - 11 WRITERS WRITING TO A PICTURE PROMPT!

Welcome! This week is picture prompt week for August. There are two pictures -- writer's choice. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Here are the two pictures:

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
He’s a famous New York newscaster. What would he want with a plump baker? Plump? Maybe chubby is more like it. 
SHERRY GLOAG (Romance)

“What—”  

“I saw you leave and followed you. What else could I do?”
SARAH CASS (Paranormal Romance)
The door to the balcony slid open, and then closed. She never heard the footsteps, but Kane’s warmth enveloped her within seconds.
LINSDAY DOWNS  (Romance)
Taylor clasped her arms around her chest as she watched the sun slip a little lower on the horizon. Right now she was the only thing she had to hold on to.
TRISHA FAYE (Fiction)
The waves rolled in, spilling white frothy foam before me as they lapped at my toes before gracefully receding to the depths whence they came. They gently approached, closer and closer, bring peace in their rhythmic march, a stark contrast to the frenzied pace of my writer's life.
V. L. LOCEY (M/M Mythological Romance)

“I am not a mere human,” the young male states his voice vibrating on the cusp of manliness, just as mine is. 

STEFAN ELLERY (Contemporary Romance)
"Hold Me"
Gavin grabbed Sandra’s waist and held her tight, the water, sloshed up the sand and covered their feet.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Contemporary Romance)
“The ironic thing is that I am now on this bridge with the girl I love and I can’t kiss her.”  Chloe stared at him.  “Me?”
IRIS BLOBEL(Sports Romance)
Looking around she realised he was right. Suddenly she felt uncomfortable and wrapped her arms around her waist before meeting his gaze again
MORGAN WYATT (Contemporary Romance) 
"The Inheritance"
Melody felt guilty rejecting the man, despite knowing who he was. An attractive man on the right side of forty flirting with her was not an everyday occurrence.
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
"SEXY BEA SPELLING"
"The trek to the volcano took a couple of hours. The first part by four-wheeler all-terrain vehicle and the final mile on foot."