I often wonder what might have happened if we had never bought the television. Was it a trigger? "This is the best television you'll own. It'll take you to places you never knew existed," said Jean-Paul as he installed the TV.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Amber Trent sits in her chair and focuses on the garden. The wind of earlier has died away and the birds, sated on seeds are elsewhere. All is still and silent.| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Armando was exhausted as he dragged himself and his pack back to his tent. As a firefighter, he and his team were fighting a difficult blaze in the rough mountains several miles downhill from his h…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Hugh shared how to write flash fiction in his Tips Post last week. Here’s the prompt that got us started. Can you write a 101-word (no more, no less) story using this photo? Reader Responses The Missing ‘A’ by Doug Jacquier ‘Got me beat’ said PC Plod, scratching his head. Miss Marbles stood in her […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just kindly and intensely as we do the short stories.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
People gather to discuss artwork as well as stories to bring a greater understanding to the experience. What story does Lady in Yellow bring to mind?| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Lauren Scott's new book, King Copper, was just released, and I was so excited to get my copy last Monday. It's an easy book to read about the hardest experience ever - losing a valued pet.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
My Uncle Ted died more than three years ago, but I only recently started grieving. At first, my brother and I had to manage the estate, and it was terrible to see family members lured by monetary gain as we sorted assets.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
I really don't advise you to do this over a cuppa, or even while drinking a cuppa. Instead of walking on solid ground for 14,000 a day, I discovered a shortcut.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
This month Story Chat Digest is trying something different. We are going to honor the work that Story Chatter and Challenge Host, Esther Chilton does on her blog.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Robbie ignites the fires of passion for preserving the lives of precious animals in South Africa through her book, Burning Butterflies. You fall in love with buffalos, lions, elephants, warthogs, giraffes, and many others that need our help to continue existing in the wild.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories. Any type of poem is acceptable as long as it doesn’t contain profanity or erotica and would appeal to a large audience. Oranges by Smitha Vishwanath Smitha’s painting shows three oranges on a […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
What a perfect couple of days, Randy and I have enjoyed in Portland this week. He loves to take me to our childhood haunts, so here we are on the way to Oaks Park, where we spend hundreds of hours skating in circles. This photo was taken on the edge of Sellwood Park, overlooking the […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Cindy and I have been friends for a couple of years. I’ve read her books with my computer on and a journal for notes open at the same time. You wouldn’t want one of my copies of her books. My scribbling is illegible. I talk to her in her book. “I like this. What about […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
I have known Sadje for several years. Her poetry is salt water taffy to me, always something sweet to chew on. Her writing and that of other Tanka Tuesday poets inspired me to move forward to publish a book of my own poems. She was kind enough to write a post introducing me to her […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Dear friends, I probably won’t have time to post links to your blog posts this week because we are signing papers and moving tomorrow from Prescott to Visalia – ten hours of driving on Thursday – and we are still not packed. At least one kitty person is excited to go along. Launch Day for […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Welcome to today’s Story Chat Digest 2025 post. We discuss incredible stories as though we were sitting together in a family room, having a fruity snack as we chat. For those new to Story Chat, you…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
The Shrew of Termagant Court by Gary A. Wilson Ethel stepped into her favorite coffee shop. She paused and inhaled deeply to gather her sense of calm and civility before scanning the room – lo…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories. Any type or topic of poem is acceptable as long as it doesn’t contain…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Before I tell you about our next step, I want to thank Grant Ferguson for his lovely review of my book, Embracing the Power to Live. Actually, celebrating reviews IS one of my next steps. I am so g…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Countdown by Grant P. Ferguson Before I tell you my secret, let me ask you a few questions. Do you really want to know when you’re going to die? If you knew, how would your life change? And here’s …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Good morning bright rays of sunshineThe welcoming buzz of life on a distant streetZooming off to somewhere important. Good morning smells of chocolate mint coffeeBrewed by my husband waiting for a …| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Along with Cathy Cade, a talented fellow U3a Whittlesey Wordsmith, I have had some of my short stories published on Marsha’s Blog. Story Chat Volume 2 is the second collection of short storie…| Fenlandphil's Blog
Welcome to a new feature of Story Chat Year Three – Tips/Author Shop Talk. Hugh W. Roberts, of Hugh’s Views and News, wrote the initial story that launched Story Chat. Of course, we sta…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #172: Things Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about beliefs that inspire. This week, for…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #171: May 29: People – Families Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about beliefs tha…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #170: May 22: Art/Photos, Paintings Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about beliefs that …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #169: May 15 Inspired healing and hope in people Wednesday Quotes (WQ) 2024 Logo “Wednesday will be amazing so wake up and smile.” Unknown Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #167: May 1 Month-End-Review & Inspiration of Music in Art Wednesday Quotes (WQ) 2024 Logo “Wednesday will be amazing so wake up and smile.” Unknown Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Colleen is in the 29th week of the 24-Season Poetry Challenge. This is the second week of Clear and Bright. Join in the fun. Other Inspiring Challenges for this Post Terri Webster Schrandt chose th…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
I’m taking a break from WQ this month, but my schedule is on my WQ page. If you do want to send me a link, I’ll happily post it on what ever I post that week. This week the topic is is …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #166: March 27: Beliefs/Easter Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about beliefs that inspire. On M…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #165: March 20: Weather/Spring Vernal Equinox Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about spring weat…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
I along with two of my fellow Whittlesey Wordsmiths, Cathy Cade and Wendy Fletcher, were priveleged to have short stories published on Marsha’s blog. She has now collected short stories first…| Fenlandphil's Blog
Join SC Y3 week to showcase your unpublished short story. Open dates on the schedule are your opportunity to join in. :)| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
