Monday, August 28, 2023

Tuesday Tales: From the Word PITCH


 



It's Tuesday again and the authors from Tuesday Tales have their selections all ready for you. This week, the writing prompt is PITCH. Click on the author's name to find their selection for this week. Check out each of these talented author's selections. Leave a comment. We love hearing from you. 

V.L. LOCEY (M/M Hockey Romance) 

 This is what happens when one gives in to one’s desires.

 FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

 He obviously liked playing knight errant.

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I’m sure of it,” Frank answered. “Why, just look at all the man has done so far for our country."

JEAN JOACHIM (Women’s Fiction)

 When he arrived late to work, questioning looks and raised eyebrows greeted Terry.

 JILLIAN CHANTAL (Halloween)

 “Why in the ever loving hell did you agree to come in the first place?”

 TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/paranormal romance)

 “Finish what you have to say, goddess.”

 SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Romance with paranormal elements)

 He’d stumbled across these years ago while hiking on the island.

Monday, August 21, 2023

Tuesday Tales – Writing to the word ‘confident’ #amwriting #freereads #excerpt

 



Welcome to Tuesday Tales, the place for weekly FREE READS! Click on the author's name and go to their blog. When you finished reading, return and move on to the next one.

This week we’re writing to the prompt ‘confident’. Thank you for stopping by!


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Frank finally got the radio tuned in time to hear the announcer’s voice cut through the static.

 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

She wore a starchy vintage pencil dress.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (Women’s Fiction)

It was her fault. Wasn't it?

 

JILLIAN CHANTAL (Halloween)

“Don’t be ridiculous,” Jacques said.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Romance with paranormal elements)

"This is going to turn your life upside down, Marina."

 

Monday, August 14, 2023

TUESDAY TALES - LAMP #amwriting #freereads


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "LAMP." 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)

“Smash my pumpkins!” Robin exclaimed, lurching from her seat. 


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Greek god/Paranormal Romance)

“Eert. Wrong answer. I work for demons, but I’m not one of them.”



JILLIAN CHANTAL (Halloween)


Monte crossed his arms and scowled at me. 



SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Romance with Paranormal elements)


She reached for the photograph of a handsome man with dark hair and blue eyes, her eyes.




TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

A few weeks later, Sarah stood stirring a skillet of fried potatoes and realized that she hadn’t touched her quilt squares for several weeks.

JEAN JOACHIM (Women's Fiction)

She shot him a frosty look. 



Monday, August 7, 2023

Tuesday Tales- August 8, 2023- Wood



 Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "WOOD." 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)

 Maybe lifting weights would purge the horror of my reaction to Henry from my skull.


JeanJoachim (M/F Woman's Fiction)

Bad enough he didn’t have his wife but picking up after the pooch and pretending to like it set his teeth on edge.


 FlossieBenton Rogers (Cozy Mystery) 

“Six dozen thumbprints in the works.”


Jillian Chantal (Halloween)

An eerie howl in the woods startled us all. 


Tricia Andersen (Greek god/paranormal romance) 

He had to admit it to himself, she was easy on the eyes.



Monday, July 31, 2023

Tuesday Tales - Cold

 



Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "COLD." 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)

“So, has he taken tea?” I asked and got a grunt from Barnaby.


Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

His use of light was absolute genius.


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction) 

“I know that we…” she paused, pointed to her chest, and then motioned towards Sarah, “don’t want to be left out.”


Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“I twinkled that one this morning before you arrived,” Kitty declared.

Jean Joachim (Women's Fiction)

At six a.m., the creature breathing on Terry’s ear should have been his wife, Clare, not their pug, Queenie, placing her cold nose against his temple.

Monday, July 24, 2023

Tuesday Tales - Anxious

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "ANXIOUS." 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)

My mouth fell open.


Tricia Andersen (Greek God/Paranormal Romance)

Where are you going, big guy?


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Century of Progress just opened back up again last week. May 26th I think she said.”


Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

I glanced at the array of suitcases and shot Robin a skeptical look. 


Jillian Chantal (Contemporary)

Time to ramp up the presentation.


Monday, July 17, 2023

TUESDAY TALES - WRITING TO THE WORD "PLUG"


 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where ongoing stories incorporate word and picture prompts. Our word today is "PLUG." 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)

“How the Yosemite Sam do you know?” 


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

 I stormed over to the Cabriolet, my sight red with ire, and gave his foot a good swat. 


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

Sarah groaned and lowered her head into her cupped hands. “Oh, my Lord, my head is spinning.”


JEAN JOACHIM (M/F Small Town Romance)

“You had quite an impact on him.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (M/F Contemporary Romance )

She’d been the popular one with all the friends while I’d been the oddball.