Editor of the international anthology Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet.
Hi, my name is Marsha Ingrao. I appreciate knowing someone’s real name right off. I love to blog, and I welcome you to my online home. Thanks so much for visiting.
Short Biography
Marsha Ingrao is a retired educator, writer, and blogger living in Visalia, California. After teaching for 25 years, she turned her focus toward writing, photography, and building an online community around thoughtful storytelling.
A two-time cancer survivor, Marsha believes in resilience, forgiveness through Jesus Christ, and the value of lifelong learning.
She writes regularly about creativity, blogging, literature, photography, and everyday life on her blog, Always Write, which hosts the international writing community project, Story Chat Digest.
“I’ve lived long enough to have learned more than I know, but I’m still learning,” she says with a laugh.
Published Books
Books
Marsha is the author, editor, or contributor to several books of history, poetry, and literary nonfiction.
Author
- Embracing the Power to Live
- Images of America: Woodlake
Editor / Curator
- Story Chat Digest Where Stories Meet
- Story Chat Volume II: International Short Stories Generating Conversations
- Story Chat: Online Literary Conversations
Contributor
- Sunflower Tanka Dreams
- Sunflower Tanka Light
- This Is How We Eat
- This Is How We Work
- This Is How We Grow
You can find more information and ordering links on the Books Page.
Blog Organization
You can learn more about my blog, how it’s organized, and how to connect with me outside my blog on my New Here Page. You can learn more about my publications on my Books Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Always Write about?
Always Write is a blog and online community centered on writing, reading, blogging, and thoughtful reflection.
Posts include:
- short stories and flash fiction
- poetry and ekphrastic writing
- photography and visual prompts
- book discussions and reviews
- blogging insights
- personal essays and reflections
The focus is less on trends and more on connection, craft, and curiosity.
Who is Always Write for—bloggers or non-bloggers?
Both.
Some readers write regularly, others read quietly, and many do both. You don’t need a blog—or even an interest in blogging—to enjoy or participate in the conversations here.
Many readers discover Always Write through a single post and then return later through the newsletter. When you subscribe, you’ll receive new essays, Story Chat Digest features, photography, and occasional behind-the-scenes reflections about writing and publishing.
I write when there is something worth sharing — not on a rigid schedule, but mostly Mondays — so the emails are thoughtful rather than frequent.
If you enjoy reflective writing and meaningful conversation, I’d be happy to have you join the community.
Do I need to be a writer to benefit from Always Write?
No. Always Write welcomes anyone who enjoys reading, thinking, and reflecting through words. Whether you write publicly, journal privately, or simply love stories and ideas, you’ll find content here that invites engagement without pressure.
What kinds of content are published on Always Write?
Home to Story Chat Digest, Always Write hosts an ongoing community feature that highlights reader interaction and creative work. In its feature posts, Over a Cuppa offers content that ranges from practical to creative, with an emphasis on thoughtful exchange. Included in this weekly feature are poetry, blogging, writing insights, book reviews, photography, interviews, and personal reflections.
Story Chat Digest
Over A Cuppa
- Over a Cuppa – Reflections on Creativity and My Birthday
- Over a Cuppa – A Reader-Favorite Reflection
Blogging Tips
Book Reviews and Tours
How can readers participate in the Always Write community?
Readers can participate by commenting on posts, joining the conversations in Story Chat Digest, subscribing to the newsletter, or submitting stories or poems when calls are open. Participation is flexible—you can read, respond, or contribute creatively at your own pace.
New here? Start with Story Chat Digest or visit the New Here page to explore.
Page Updated March 14, 2026
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