August 2025 – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
5 posts published by Marsha during August 2025| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
5 posts published by Marsha during August 2025| 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
We can't believe that Killdeer birds are not extinct, but Google says they are common.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Moji’s Taiga: Summertime and the livin’ is lazy. I must nap all afternoon. I need energy to eat and play at three-ten AM.| 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, your kind and specific comments and questions are treasured by the authors as well as others who read. Our author this week is Darlene Foster, who is new to the Story Chat community. Please welcome her with your comments.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So what is embracing life to you? a vacation to somewhere exotic, spending time with grandkids, decorating for a holiday, or reading the day's mail?| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Vince had been hungry for pork chops (not my favorite) but he found some delicious ones at the store - thick, boneless. Pork chops are a good source of protein.| 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.| 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
Having lived through the Vietnam era, Dan Antion and Willow Willers’ novel, Poetic Justice, carved a special place in my heart as I read it.| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Join WQ this week to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories. All you need is one awesome quote.| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Each year Kiwanis of Woodlake puts on a huge festival for the people of Woodlake. About ten thousand people attend the festivities. This year I will have a booth and be selling books, including Story Chat.| 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, your kind and specific comments and questions are treasured by the authors as well as others who read. Our author this week is Darlene Foster, who is new to the Story Chat community. Please welcome her with your comments.| 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
Robbie Cheadle 5.0 out of 5 stars A celebration of life Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2025 I particularly appreciate Robbie Cheadle’s words of support, and her quoting my poem, “It’s Hard Being Semi-Smart” (pantoum). I couldn’t capture the entire review in a screen shot, and it is very readable, so I won’t […]| 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
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
Thank you, Colleen Chesebro, for this lovely Amazon review. I could never have made publishing this book work without your help. Can I recommend her and her adorable cats enough? NO I CAN’T! Colleen, you have no idea how much joy having this beautiful book brings me. I’m able to give it to my friends, […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Hi friends, Marsha here. I hope you’ve never encountered any problems if you’ve self-published a book. I wish I could say that everything has gone smoothly every time I’ve publish…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Celebrating Another Precious Review on Amazon Thank you so much, Diana! Those of you who write know how important reviews are in selling books, especially to new authors. Each one is like GOLD! So I thank you for sharing a nougat of gold with me. Those extra minutes you spend writing honest reviews are showers […]| 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 profanity or erotica and would appeal to a large audience. Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It […]| 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 grateful!!! Would you like an iced coffee? I’m one who enjoys the challenges of growing older. With […]| 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
Sorry, this is a long post. LAUNCH DAY – YAY! Scroll to the end if you just want to hear how we almost got creamed on our way to Visalia. Meanwhile, Happy belated Mother’s Day, all you wonderful mothers! Vince took me out to a restaurant downtown called Bravo Farms. The sweet potato fry that […]| 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 …| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Going Home by Esther Chilton It’s happening again. I can’t bear it. I can’t take anymore. I lie here in the corner of my darkened room. I push my small body to the wall, wanting to become invisible, to become a part of the wall. I rock back and forth, my head pushed down into […]| 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
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 profanit…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
I invite you to share a cuppa delightful mocha from the Darling Hotel, Elderwood Restaurant in Visalia, CA. Moji approves. Embracing Earth Day in our Backyard Visalia is celebrating Earth Day in a neighborhood park less than two miles from us, but not until Friday. Terri posted pictures of amazing parks and rocks she has […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
This month we received one entry for Art and Puzzle Day. Thank you so much to Robbie Cheadle for her picture of a lion. If you enjoyed this picture and her haiku, you definitely should read her boo…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program encouraging interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, and part fun fiction and pure enjoyment. SUMMARIES – I’m taking a break from writing summaries while we finish moving. As always, one, or a compilation, […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Let’s Chat About Blogging was first posted on February 10, 2025. This series will be a monthly or bi-monthly link-up post. Dr. Tanya from Salted Caramel ran a Blogging Insights Challenge for several years. Sadje now integrates blogging questions as her Sunday Posers. Hugh’s Views and News regularly posts answers to relevant problems, especially with […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Is this still April Fool’s Day? I looked up what happened on April 2nd. As it turned out there are several National Days associated with April 2nd: National DIY Day, National PBJ Day, National Ferret Day, Childhelp National Day of Hope, and National Walking Day. What I get from that is that someone is trying […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Happy Anniversary with WordPress.com! You registered on WordPress.com 13 years ago. Thanks for flying with us. Keep up the good blogging. Championing WordPress.com In honor of my Word of the Year, Embracing I am using a synonym – championing. I rejected (antonym of embracing) using WordPress.org for four years, and eventually came back to WP.com. It does […]| 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 exotica and would appeal to a large audience. Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Good morning friends. I missed making you a cuppa coffee last week, which you already know – duh! Now, I’ve missed St. Patrick’s Day, too! Meet my Irish friend Fy. He’s one of the Fee, Fy, Fo Fum brothers, but I’m sure you didn’t recognize him. Johnbo would be proud of me. I took out […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Story Chat is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program encouraging interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, and part fun fiction and pure enjoyment. SUMMARIES will publish on Fridays a little over a week from the date the story or poem is published. […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
With 111 recent views, 54 likes, and a02 insightful comments, this month’s story, “Sir Chocolate and the Gingerbread Church” was another Story Chat success. Bookmark it for reference. Take a look if you missed it. If you love to read short stories, you will enjoy Story Chat Digest. For links to all of the SCD […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
What is Story Chat Digest? Story Chat Digest is more than a writing challenge. It is a unique and proven online program that encourages interaction between authors and readers. It’s part writers group, part beta readers, part fun fiction, and pure enjoyment. This year, we have openings for 18 original, previously unpublished short stories, 3 […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
With 164 recent views, 42 likes, and 110 insightful comments, this month’s story, “SCD Poetry Day” was another Story Chat success. Bookmark it for reference. Take a look if you missed it. If you love to read short stories, poems, micro-fiction, and cartoons, and admire beautiful art, you will enjoy Story Chat Digest. For links […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
I wrote May 5th in my title at first, but in my mind somewhere, I had the right date! Thanks for catching that, Terri! I’m late for morning coffee this morning! I have one foot in California and the other in Arizona, about a ten hours drive east of there. So I’m not sure what […]| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
In the same way keeping a journal improves your life, it can work miracles on your blog. Learn how.| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Colleen’s 24 Seasons Challenge has brought us deep into winter. This is the first week of the Deep Cold season in the northern hemisphere and the Sweltering Heat in the southern hemisphere. S…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #180: Change Inspires August 14 Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about anything that inspires yo…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Updated 1/18/2024 The book that’s been two years in the making! It’s Here! Cover Hello Friends, Story Chat: Online Literary Conversations: Series of Short Stories and Ruminations is here…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #177: Literature Inspires Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your Here’s your ch…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #178: June 18: Weather Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about anything that inspires you. You mi…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #176: Animals Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your choice of activities that insp…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
WQ #175: Activities Inspire Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thoughts, and stories about your choice of activities that i…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Chatting is always at the heart of Story Chat. We have had the privilege of having some of the most in-depth chatters in the world!| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
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
This is your chance to ask the author questions, discuss writing techniques, and chat with other readers and writers about “Motorboat Madness.”| 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
Terri asked in Sunday Stills this week if we prefer sunrise or sunset. I stay up late, and sometimes get up and read after I’ve been asleep for my 90 minutes of REM. Then I go back and sleep …| 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
WQ #164: March 13: Actions/ Ides of March/Settling debts/St. Patrick’s Day Happy Wednesday! Welcome to #WQ (Wednesday Quotes). Here’s your chance to showcase your photos, poems, thought…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Page Updated January 17, 2024 Enjoying Butterfly Wonderland May 2023 Welcome to my blog. Thanks for visiting. Hi, my name is Marsha Ingrao. I appreciate knowing someone’s real name…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
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
