Story Chat Digest: October Poetry – Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We discuss these incredible poems just kindly and intensely as we do the short stories.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
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
Each Wednesday, I share my week's highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the Year, EMBRACING, and the world around me.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
Welcome to Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We discuss these incredible poems just kindly and intensely as we do the short stories.| Marsha Ingrao Always Write
5 posts published by Marsha during May 2024| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
3 posts published by Marsha during October 2025| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Curating my list of finished books and comparing it to my published book reviews has proven to be just as enlightening as cleaning broken links. I apologize to all of you who I thought I wrote a review of your book, but it missed the boat. I'm going back now to haul all of them out of the ocean.| 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
Cleaning my blog of broken links has turned out to be a huge project, but it’s very worthwhile. I’ve found poems I can use for my next anthology, short book lists, and fun pictures from…| Marsha Ingrao - Always Write
Each Wednesday, I share my week’s highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the …| 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
Each Wednesday, I share my week's highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the Year, EMBRACING, and the world around me.| 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
So, what are you embracing in life? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
Are you up for a writing challenge? Read on for more details. When I started blogging in 2014, I had no idea what Flash Fiction was. Just as I was about to throw in the towel with my blog, I stumbled upon a flash fiction challenge. The rest, as they say, is history.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So, what is embracing work to you? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| Marsha Ingrao – Always Write
So, what is embracing work to you? I have adopted the author's lifestyle, and blogging remains a high priority for me.| 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
We can't believe that Killdeer birds are not extinct, but Google says they are common.| 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
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
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
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
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 <a 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 […]| 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 published anything. But you know me. If there is an obstacle, I can run into it, if for no other reason than to help others who […]| 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 Thursday – and we are still not packed. At least one kitty person is excited to go along. Launch Day for […]| 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 Poetry Day for Story Chat Digest 2025. We will discuss these incredible poems just as we do the short stories.| 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
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
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 …| 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
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…| 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 …| 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
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
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
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
