Marsha Ingrao – författare

When life tells you who you are not, these poems remind you who you can become.Embracing the Power to Live is a poetic journey of resilience, tracing one woman's perseverance through life's hardest moments.These poems speak to the heart of what poetry does best—reaching ordinary people with an extraordinary truth: you are enough.Some pieces carry deep emotional weight. Others celebrate the simple joy of language, rediscovered through the playful discipline of syllabic poetry.Once told she would never marry or achieve her dreams, Marsha Ingrao refused to accept those limits. Her words now break through doubt and shame, offering encouragement, hope, and quiet strength to those walking their own difficult paths.This is not a self-help manual—it is an invitation.To laughTo grieveTo growTo live more fullyEmbracing the Power to Live is for anyone seeking strength, perspective, and the courage to begin again.

Story Chat Digest Volume II grew out of the Story Chat online community, where writers and readers gather to share and discuss stories. This second volume presents a diverse international anthology of original short fiction by authors from across the globe.While many of the stories explore the drama of everyday life, the collection also includes science fiction, humor, and two reflective nonfiction pieces about the writing process. The stories are family-friendly in tone, though the themes speak to readers of all ages.Within these pages, you will meet characters who struggle bravely for love, face heartbreaking loss, and discover unexpected moments of hope. You may laugh at an older couple debating whether to book a nudist cruise, cheer for a mother and her autistic child as they overcome obstacles, or be reminded of childhood classics such as The Velveteen Rabbit and Toy Story.Each story includes discussion questions, making the book especially enjoyable for book clubs, classrooms, and writing groups.The writers who call themselves Story Chatters hope these stories will entertain you, inspire you, and perhaps spark conversations of your own. 266 pages

Story Chat Digest: Where Stories Meet is an international anthology of short stories and contemporary poetry from writers around the world. Through literary fiction, reflective storytelling, and thoughtful verse, the collection explores mystery, memory, humour, resilience, faith, family, and the quiet complexities of everyday life.Each story and poem stands on its own, yet together they create a rich tapestry of voices and perspectives that reflect the power of shared storytelling.Perfect for readers who enjoy literary anthologies, short fiction, and contemporary poetry, Where Stories Meet invites you to linger, reflect, and return to the conversation again and again.

Open the coverand you will discoverPoetry Treasures from the guests onRobbie Cheadle's 2025 "e;Treasuring Poetry"e;blog serieson Writing to be Read. Join poets Robbie Cheadle, Cindy Georgakas, Freya Pickard, V.M. Sang, Michelle Ayon Navajas, Marsha Ingrao, Nolcha Fox, Joy Neal Kidney, Kevin Morris, Jean-Jacques Fournier, Melissa Lemay, Yvette Prior, and special guest, Colleen Chesebro share their personal seasons of poetry.