Monday, July 28, 2025

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Now"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "now."

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

Thanks for your support!


Jean Joachim (University Romance)

Callie picked up the tweezers.


Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

Nellie argued back. “I’ve got a little pin money tucked aside that I’ve been saving for a special occasion.”


Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

“The bull-headed look on your face was as clear as that rain out there.”


Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

Hell, I might even join the Legion’s Euchre Club. 


Tricia Andersen (Sci-Fi)

I would assume. However, assumptions can be dangerous.

Monday, July 21, 2025

Tuesday Tales - Word Prompt 'pearl'

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales! Each week, authors write story snippets to word prompts. Our word for this week is "pearl."

Click on the name of each author to go to her blog and read the free story. Make sure to visit all the authors.

Thanks for your support!

 

 Flossie Benton Rogers (Cozy Mystery)

He was off, with the confident stride of a British Earl. 


 Susanne Matthews (Christmas Romance Comedy)

"You can never have too many steak knives."


 Jean Joachim (University Romance)

“It’s necessary. If you want to be, uh, noticed, by the right men,” Kitty said.


 Tricia Andersen (Sci Fi)

Your pun is unfunny.


 Trisha Faye (Historical Fiction)

“Just a little trick I learned from my mother.”

 


Monday, July 14, 2025

Tuesday Tales -- Word Prompt "Yellow"

 


Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "YELLOW." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!



FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

He could tell me if he was the killer.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“I will be so glad when the quilting group starts up after the children are in school.”


JEAN JOACHIM (University romance)

“Hmm. I’m going to need a dress for the dance,” she said to herself, rummaging through her closet.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

He rubbed the back of his neck once more as red crept up his cheeks.



Monday, July 7, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the Word PEOPLE



 



Welcome to this week's Tuesday Tales post. Our word prompt is PEOPLE. Visit each author to see what they have for you this week. Feel free to comment. 

FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

He squinted, as if trying to place me.

 

JEAN JOACHIM (University small town romance

“Have you talked to dad recently?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Let’s go there first so we make sure we get some before we get too busy.”

 

TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

“Hence the awkwardness.”

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Christmas Romance Comedy)

“You can’t be serious. Dawson City? In the Y

Monday, June 30, 2025

TUESDAY TALES - WORD PROMPT "VIOLENT"


 Welcome to Tuesday Tales - where authors write to word prompts. Different stories, different genres, but all penned by talented writers. Thank you for joining us. Please read all the stories and leave comments -- writers love the feedback! 


JEAN JOACHIM (University Town Romance)

“For most people, four hundred. But for you, nothing. Just benefits.” He leered at her.


TRICIA ANDERSEN  (Sci Fi)

Yup, the crazy lady was talking to herself. 


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

“Drugged with what?”


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“What in the dickens is wrong, now?” Sarah asked Elizabeth.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance Suspense)

Super soldiers without empathy or control, robots ready to do everything and anything for their leader, no matter how twisted and crazed he might be.


Monday, June 23, 2025

Tuesday Tales - to the word prompt "quaint"

 

Welcome to Tuesday Tales, where we write stories using word prompts. Our word today is "QUAINT." Click on the name of each author to read the free story snippet on her blog. Make sure to visit everyone. Writing is our passion, and comments make our day!


FLOSSIE BENTON ROGERS (Cozy Mystery)

A lacquered box tucked among the array of miniature pistols and decorative daggers piqued her interest.


SUSANNE MATTHEWS (Romance/Suspense)

Either way, these crackpots had to be stopped before the PENDING under Maggie’s name became DECEASED.


TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Doris is my friend and I should be able to sit next to her.”


JEAN JOACHIM University campus romance)

Tom opened the quaint little cookie tin, and sat it in the middle of the kitchen table


TRICIA ANDERSEN (Sci-Fi)

With a poof, it evaporated and disappeared.


Monday, June 16, 2025

Tuesday Tales: From the Word BROWN

 


Good day. It's mid-June, and the days are getting warmer and lasting longer. This week, we are a small but mighty band. Enjoy the posts. Click on the author's name to see what surprises they have in store for you. We love feedback! 


JEAN JOACHIM (University Romance)

 

"It's settled then, Martha," Tom Anderson said and hung up the phone.

 

SUSANNE MATTHEWS

 

“Any idea which one of them is in charge?”

 

TRISHA FAYE (Historical Fiction)

“Did my brothers and I pester our mother as much as this?”