BEST OF TUESDAY TALES - 13 WRITERS PICK THE BEST OF THEIR POSTS

Welcome! This being the Thanksgiving week, we are trying something new, giving our writers a week off! So we've asked everyone to post one of their favorite posts from the past. This is our BEST OF TUESDAY TALES, as selected by our writers. We hope you enjoy these stories. Happy Thanksgiving! Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Thanks for coming.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Stolen Moments
"We don't need bathing suits here," Chas said as he ripped his t shirt over his head. Jenny blushed when a wicked grin spread across his face.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Being such an early riser, now that she hardly slept at night, Bea was surprised to hear noises coming from the kitchen already.

SARAH CASS (Fantasy)
The high pitched whine of a delivery truck’s brakes penetrated the sanctuary of peace I’d built. Heavy footsteps plodded through the snow, a shadowy form growing larger through the intricate frosted glass.
SHERRY GLOAG (Horror)
Jenny  skipped along the street, her pigtails flying, her eyes shining, and a permanent smile on her face.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Contemporary/Suspense/Romance)
"Hmm," he hummed to himself as he slapped the wood against his palm, breaking free some of the residual dirt that clung to it. "Rough.  Hard.  Dirty." 
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
“We had the lights off because the toddlers fell asleep on our bed. I wanted my Tammy time before I moved them."
LINDSAY DOWNS (Suspense)
“Don’t worry Ronny, I’ll keep him here,” Martina said, glaring at her husband.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary)
“That really wasn’t a very suave line, was it?”
IRIS BLOBEL (Romance)
Then Rose turned slightly towards Nicky and brushed her hair out of her face. “You’re having his baby, aren’t you?”
V. L. LOCEY (M/M, Romantic Comedy)
 “I`m not trying to pry, but is that a spider on your ass?”
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
"Love is a grand adventure, not for the timid, but well worth taking."
TAI VICARI (Fantasy)
No one really hung around after midnight unless they were a drunkard.  She didn't sense any humans, just him and his minion who followed him concealed by the shadows.
STEFAN ELLERY(Sci Fi)
Nate sat in his Adirondack next to the twin of his late wife's chair. He smiled  recalling the touch of her hand on his arm while they were watching the sun rise over the pristine lake.


 

TUESDAY TALES - 12 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "LOOSE"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Our word prompt today is "loose". Just click on the name of the writer to go to his/her blog and read their story. Thanks for coming.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
 "Is that a threat?"
"Sure as hell ain't a birthday card."
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
A small wooden sign hung loosely next to the door “Enter at your own risk”. She shook her head as she smiled. 
V. L LOCEY (M/MWestern Romance)
 I woke up with a start when he touched my arm.
KAREN CINO (Contemporary Romance)
“I have to admit I’m a tad bit jealous of your new beginning.” 
SARAH CASS (Historical Western) 
The moment she realized the culprit behind the whistle was Cole Mitchell, she wished she hadn’t stopped. The man always left her flustered and beside herself. 
SHERRY GLOAG (Romance)
“Is that what you’re really asking, or are you wondering whether I’m racking up your parents’ bill for my own benefit?” The reply was as straight up as his question, so why did resentment curl in his gut?
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
There must be some mistake,” Molly said.
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
" It’s hard to believe that fifty years have passed since I told my only love that I did not love him."
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
When the couple ahead moved forward he stepped up, then handed the butler his calling card. Once introduced Peter made his bows to the hostess and host then started to make his way toward her.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk)
He finished it just in time to present it to his beautiful wife as a memento of his love for her.  When he arrived home to her lifeless body and his missing son, it was the only material item that was missing. 
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
If I’m a birthin’ all the babies in this house, you can learn to finish up a batch of pumpkin butter.
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Kai took him along a forested path towards a large dome building that seemed to stretch over miles of land. The dome had been obscured by the foliage where he had landed and he didn’t see it from space.

TUESDAY TALES - 10 WRITER'S CHOICE

This week we have a couple of pictures being used as prompts and even a word or two. To find out which each writer has chosen, click on their name to go to their blog. Thanks for stopping by.

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance) 

His Leading Lady

"Here's for your cab. You're one hot chick."  Darvin and Tiffany stood up together.

SHERRY GLOAG (Contemporary Romance) 

The question hovered in her head, growing, darkening, and sharpening. And in the end it refused to lie down. 

“Did you ever love me, or was it just a token duty emotion?”

V. L. LOCEY (M/M, Historical Western)
The snow flew upward as my hooves beat the wintry ground.
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
She ran her hands down the front of the apron again and poked the
errant locks of hair that had fallen out of her messy bun behind her
ears.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
“Daddy, bring me in a few of those pumpkins before you head to the pasture,” Bea called to Casey’s back.
SARAH CASS (Historical Western)
Her father chucked his finger under her chin. “This is supposed to be a surprise, not a funeral.”
LINDSAY DOWNS  (Regency Romance)
He let Sophia glance around then beamed her a smile when not only she but he noticed a heavenly fragrance coming from inside the structure.
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Thundering down the mountain like an avalanche, the white stallion races towards its herd. Snow flies into the air as each hoof strikes the ground
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)
Damn, the snow was sure coming down but thankfully it wasn’t sticking, yet. It made for some slick roads though. If it hadn’t been Cindy that needed his help, Maverick would still be home eating the pot pie his neighbor Joleen brought over. 
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance) 
 He would build a humidor for General Hellwig.  And it would kill him.

TUESDAY TALES - 13 WRITERS' STORIES WRITTEN TO THE PROMP "ABRUPT"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales. This week we're writing to the word prompt "abrupt". Please click on the writer's name to go to their blog.Don't forget to come back and visit them all. Thanks for stopping by!
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
His Leading Lady
Boom! The beautiful blonde barreled into Mark’s chest right in front of Jean Louis Designs on Rodeo Drive.
SARAH CASS (Contemporary Romance)“Just turn the wheel,” She whispered. “There’s a good chance he won’t even open the door anyway, so just turn the wheel and go.”
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Bea heard the old Chevy chugging along the dirt road towards the house.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
He leaned onto the crutches and placed a finger under her chin to lift her face.
“Wanna tell me what happened?”
V. L. LOCEY (Western Romance)

A man of twenty like me didn`t have time to be daydreaming, not when he had a sister and her boy depending on him. 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
“You can’t come here and announce that Jason was right about something
and not tell me what.”
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
“Send a footman to the Dent townhouse to make them aware I’ve arrived and will be joining them shortly as soon as I change,” he ordered, racing up the main staircase.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)
She tilted towards the door to peer inside the townhouse.  "May I come in?"
STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi)
Paul looked at the gun he held, as far as he was concerned it was the only thing giving him any leverage. If he handed the artifact to him he would not be able to get Silf or his parents back.
SHERRY GLOAG (Contemporary Romance)

“Your grandfather was a good man, but rarely changed his mind once he’d come to a decision, and—” she snatched the key out of Norma’s hand. “— in this case he was plain wrong.” 
KATHLEEN BALL (Western Romance)

Panic filled Anora as her husband’s big hands shoved her out the door. A backpack flew past her head and landed on the sidewalk
DAVEE JONES (Erotic Romance)
Sexy Bea Spelling
“Bea, my spirited minx, what is getting into you?”
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
Mary brushed past her to feed the other dogs. “Believe what you want. I’d be glad to see another dog placed. I think you just might have a place in your heart for hard luck cases.” 

 

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

Welcome! This week our writers are writing to the word prompt "sweet". Just click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Don't forget to return and visit other writers.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Echoes of the Heart

“Every woman pokes through her husband’s wallet at one time or another.”

Dale swallowed.

SARAH CASS  (Contemporary Romance - Valentine's)
“You never let me make my confession.” 
"Confessions are overrated."
JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)
“You’re tearing that ribbon to shreds.” He nodded at her hands. 
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance) 
Sophia, with a smile, accepted a plate from Peter then proceeded to make her selections. Once satisfied, she hunted out her parents as she wished to dine with them.
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)
His lips curled in a smile as he remembered Emma.  Her soft curves beneath her pale blue gown, her perfect chiseled features, her jeweled blue eyes made his heart rage.
IRIS BLOBEL (Sports Romance)
“My knee, my injury, my questions.” He raised his eyebrow slightly. 
“My privacy.”
V. L. LOCEY (Paranormal Romance)
Gerard pushed me aside and leaped to his feet.
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Papa tipped up his saucer full of coffee and looked at Bea. “I need you to gather honey with me today.”
MORGAN K. WYATT  (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
She didn’t really remember what happen after that. Barbara claimed she’d attacked her like a wild animal when they brought her back.
SHERRY GLOAG (Humor)
She knew. She’d been there when the same horse, startled by a barking dog that ran in front of it, had bolted down the road. 
DAVEE JONES (Paranormal Thriller)
Blue Ink Series 2 - Jerky
 “I’ve seen the near impossible happen right before my eyes so you know I believe you Jo, and it’s hard to imagine some mortal human was capable of something like this.” 
STEFAN ELLERY (Middle Grade, Halloween Fiction)
Sadie had a problem,  something she dared not tell anyone. She hated sweets.

TUESDAY TALES - -10 WRITERS WRITING TO THE PROMPT "RAIL"

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! To read the short story by a writer, just click on their name and you'll go to their blog. Thank you for stopping by.
JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Dale stared at her son. “I don’t know what romance novels you’ve been reading, but Cliff doesn’t love me. He loves his wife.”

 JILLIAN CHANTAL (Contemporary Romance)

Clasping her hands around her bare arms and wishing she had her
sweater, she called out, “Who’s there?”

LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)

“In that you’re correct m’ lord. Now that you’re here, with your permission I’d like to try him at a little higher fence,” she asked with a smile.

V. L. LOCEY (Paranormal Romance)

 Have you ever had an otherworldly entity pass through your body? It`s not pleasant.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Dust swirled up around the old Chevy as it slid to a stop in the graveled turn out.

IRIS BLOBEL (Australian Sports Stars Romance)

And for crying out loud, she smiled at him. She was so close it would’ve only taken him a small move to touch her lips with his.

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk Romance)

“I want you to make me a contraption.”  

 “A contraption to do what?”  

 “Kill my husband.” 

SARAH CASS (Paranormal Romance) 

“Can you tell what’s ahead?” 

“I know our lives will be in danger.”

STEFAN ELLERY (Sci Fi) 

The ramp to the ship was dropped and Paul walked down its length. Seeing the horde of Norg standing there with guns pointed at him, unnerved him, his knees felt weak and he wished he had a rail to hold onto while descending the ramp. 

DAVEE JONES (Paranormal Thriller) 

Blue Ink Series, Book 2 - Jerky 

Holding onto the railing for support, Joelle’s stomach lurched. The macabre scene in the room below her tested the very limits of humanity.  

TUESDAY TALES - PICTURE PROMPT - WRITER'S CHOICE

This week we are writing 300 word stories to either of these two pictures. Each writer can select the picture for their story. Click on the writer's name to go to their blog. Thank you for stopping by!

JEAN JOACHIM (Contemporary Romance)
Echoes of the Heart
“How come Cliff has a picture of you in his wallet?”
DAVEE JONES (YA, Paranormal)
Finding Love in a Black Lagoon
“Just down that lane is a pet cemetery.” Pearl pointed in the direction of a heavily treed road."
TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)
Bea dropped the water pails on the ground with a clang. "Casey Jones, get that thought out of your mind right now!" 
LINDSAY DOWNS (Regency Romance)
The trees and bushes hadn’t changed greatly, only now the colors seemed more vibrant to her. Could it be because of the gentleman sitting beside her?
TRICIA ANDERSEN (Steampunk)
He would board a dirigible once more.  When he saved enough money he would travel to the Colonies to start a new life, leaving London and the torturous memories of his family's murder behind.
TAI VICARI (Thriller)
Grabbing the items she needed she went inside the country store.  There was only one patron ahead of her at the register.
IRIS BLOBEL (Contemporary Romance)
Anyway, my name is Sadie. Yes, please spare me the old John Farnham tune, I’ve had it most of my life.
SHERRY GLOAG (Paranormal)
“You’re scaring me, Max.”  ... “There’s nothing to be afraid of, I promise you,” he said, and hoped it would be the last lie he ever told her. 
MORGAN K. WYATT (Contemporary Romance)
The Inheritance
Her exterior might be different from Angelique’s, but inside they both were cold, calculating bitches who knew how to squeeze the most out of a trusting male.
SARAH CASS (Sci Fi)
 The beginning of the end came on a beautiful autumn day. I remember clearly.
STEFAN ELLERY (Dystopian)
Golden, red and green the leaves of the forest shout out their splendor as I walk to my winterized cottage. The American flag sticks out in stark contrast.