20% discount on returned products
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals and award-winning movies and TV shows.
£11.80
FREE delivery Sunday, 23 November. Details
Or fastest delivery Saturday, 22 November. Order within 5 hrs 26 mins. Details
In stock
££11.80 () Includes selected options. Includes initial monthly payment and selected options. Details
Price
Subtotal
££11.80
Subtotal
Initial payment breakdown
Delivery cost, delivery date and order total (including tax) shown at checkout.
Dispatches from
Amazon
Amazon
Dispatches from
Amazon
Sold by
Amazon
Amazon
Sold by
Amazon
Returns
Returnable until Jan 31, 2026 or within 30 days from receipt (whichever is later)
Returnable until Jan 31, 2026 or within 30 days from receipt (whichever is later)
If you purchase this item between November 1 and December 25, 2025, it can be returned until January 31, 2026 or within 30 days from receipt (whichever is later).
Read full return policy
Payment
Secure transaction
Your transaction is secure
We work hard to protect your security and privacy. Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. We don’t share your credit card details with third-party sellers, and we don’t sell your information to others. Learn more
Kindle app logo image

Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet or computer – no Kindle device required.

Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.

Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.

QR code to download the Kindle App

Follow the author

Marsha Ingrao
Follow
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.

STORY CHAT VOL II: INTERNATIONAL SHORT STORIES GENERATING CONVERSATIONS Paperback – 19 Nov. 2024

by Marsha Ingrao (Author)
5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings
{"desktop_buybox_group_1":[{"displayPrice":"£11.80","priceAmount":11.80,"currencySymbol":"£","integerValue":"11","decimalSeparator":".","fractionalValue":"80","symbolPosition":"left","hasSpace":false,"showFractionalPartIfEmpty":true,"offerListingId":"EQzATj6Ql5cgAUdsuiOHAiVDp7H7uhFExaCLze41i9TJ91Ze2XonvcQwkNdPgMwTfHoWE1V6NeVGvMQe5SmqEnMCsNdQNj6pWDRdPyYajewEo%2FNPAOucAQd4dfcQYXE5","locale":"en-GB","buyingOptionType":"NEW","aapiBuyingOptionIndex":0}]}

Purchase options and add-ons

Story Chat started as a unique online blogging program for authors and readers. This second book includes a diverse set of original short stories by authors from almost every continent in the world. While most of the stories would fall into the category of drama at all ages from children to older adults, this collection includes sci-fi, comedy, and two non-fiction articles about the writing process. All of the selections are family-friendly, even though the topics are aimed at adult readers.

In this book, you will enjoy realistic fiction, surprise, and open endings. Halloween vampire horror stories might make you laugh and wonder how you could. Traveling to an alternate universe – that happens to be familiar to some of you will keep you entertained. You might find yourself stepping into another universe or two that are so bizarre you don’t know what to do with them.

Characters will bring you to tears as they bravely reach for love or face tragedy you hope no one will have to face. You will laugh at the older couple discussing booking the adventure of a nudist cruise. You will cheer for a mother and her autistic child as they surmount obstacles. One story will remind you of Toy Story or the Velveteen Rabbit. Another is an epic children’s poem with illustrations made of fondant by the talented author and her son.

This book is so much fun. Yet, it can be educational, especially for writers who constantly work to improve their craft. Each story has discussion questions that you can use if you belong to a book club or writing group.

All of us, known as Story Chatters, hope this book will make an impact in your lives.

Read more
Previous slide of product details
  1. ISBN-13
    979-8300550769
  2. Publication date
    19 Nov. 2024
  3. Language
    English
  4. Dimensions
    15.24 x 1.68 x 22.86 cm
  5. Print length
    264 pages
Next slide of product details

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0DNMVSGFW
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 19 Nov. 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 264 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8300550769
  • Item weight ‏ : ‎ 463 g
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 1.68 x 22.86 cm
  • Best Sellers Rank: 1,857,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer reviews:
    5.0 out of 5 stars 7 ratings

About the author

Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Marsha Ingrao

Marsha Ingrao

Brief content visible, double tap to read full content.
Full content visible, double tap to read brief content.

Marsha's newest book, Embracing the Power to Live, a poetry anthology and memoir, is set to come out in late May or early June. She is the contributing editor for Story Chat Volumes I and II. Previous works include a chapter in This Is How We Grow (2023) by Yvette Prior, contributions to Sunflower Tanka, a Poetry Anthology by Colleen Chesebro and Robbie Cheadle (2024), and Images of America: Woodlake - Arcadia Publishing (August 13, 2015), available on Amazon. In addition, Ingrao published numerous poems and articles. She has blogged since 2012.

She earned a Bachelor of Arts, Teaching, and Administrative Credentials from Fresno State University. As a bilingual teacher, she earned a CLAD Certificate. While employed at Tulare County Office of Education, she earned her Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Fresno Pacific University. At the county office, she developed curriculum for Migrant Education and later served as a History Consultant for the county's Educational Resource Services.

Ingrao believes in lifelong learning. Today, she remains active as a blogger, writer, photographer, and history buff.

She grew up in Indiana and Oregon, moved as an adult to Colorado, then near the Giant Sequoias. After living in Arizona for four years, she and her husband, Vince, her dog, Goldie, and her cat, Moji, have recently returned to the land of the big trees in California.

Customer reviews

5 out of 5 stars
7 global ratings

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Esther Chilton
    5.0 out of 5 stars A pick 'n' mix box of story treats
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2025
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Story Chat II is packed full of fascinating pieces of writing. It’s bookended by some useful non-fiction writing tips, which are helpful for any writer. Sandwiched in between are some brilliant stories. Nowhere else have I read such a wide range of writing, from pieces to make you laugh, then cry, twists you don’t see coming, stories aimed at younger readers, coming of age tales, sci-fi and much more. There really is something for everyone.

    A particular favourite of mine was Gary A Wilson’s Anxious About Seahorses. I felt for the character, Charlotte, who has autism and has been sent for a unique type of therapy. I don’t want to give anything away, but I loved the way the story unfolded and how we connect with the characters.

    Yvette Prior deals with grief so touchingly in her story Uncle Ted’s Assets. It can be a difficult subject to write about, but Yvette deals with it well, in an informed and thought-provoking way.

    I do like a surprise ending and Diana Peach weaves her magic in her entertaining story, The Grand Adventure.

    And, of course, I must mention the delightful read from Robbie Cheadle, Sir Stealthy and the Jewellery thieves, together with illustrations.

    There are many other stories worthy of a mention, including ones from Hugh Roberts, Geoff Le Pard, Cathy Cade and Marsha herself. But each and every story has someone special and something different about it. I thoroughly recommend reading the book. I devoured it from cover to cover in only a couple of sittings.
    Helpful
     Report
  • Cathy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Something for everyone?
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 December 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    These stories are the result of an initiative by Marsha Ingrao to bring together writers and bloggers keen to share their work and get feedback from readers. A kind of online writing group, thisis the second volume of stories and includes questions from Marsha (handy for those who who run reading groups) and some of the comments from readers online.
    A wide-ranging collection of short stories to brighten a train journey, settle you to sleep, or pass a waiting room delay. T
    here's something here to resonate with every reader.
    Helpful
     Report

Top reviews from other countries

  • Suzette Benjamin
    5.0 out of 5 stars Short Stories from around the world with discussion/chat commentary. A great read!
    Reviewed in Canada on 26 May 2025
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    Story Chat: Volume II International Short Stories Generating Conversations, Author: Marsha Ingrao

    Format: This book is a collection of short stories from an international panel of writers in various genres: action, adventure, otherworldly, mystery, young adult, and human drama, including dealing with loss and the nature of grief.

    The premise of this volume was summarized in the chapter: "How to write fantastic stories that will impact readers" by Hugh Roberts. The examples in this collection of short stories pack a punch in storytelling. I easily read all the stories in one afternoon, all delightful. Although short stories (i.e. in length), there were deep dives into relatable landscape of the human ethos that gave me food for thought (as I feel a good book or story should offer).

    In addition, this second volume in the series is a digest of author Marsha Ingrao's discussion-led tools aimed at helping writers polish their skills in open dialogue with her guided questions at the end of each short story in this volume. In many cases, there are answers via chat and comments which readers and authors may find valuable and enriching.

    The most eye-opening chapter in this aspect of the volume for me, as one who likes to try writing stories, was the chapter entitled "Writing Advice From A Real Character" where a fictional character offered advice to her author on how to advance the plot, develop character storylines, point of view, and more.

    The chapter is written in a brilliant first-person account with the character as the "I." The advice and insight are fabulous.

    This book, in its entirety, is a novel and fresh guide to writers on how to manage the flow of writing so that it makes the most of their skills and enriches the reading experience. The book ends with biographies of the contributing authors and a superb poem, a tanka, explaining how to prepare the final copy of one's work for e-publication. A novel approach to such instructions, I dare say.

    In addition to those who enjoy reading short stories from around the world and in various genres from children's books to dealing with loss and grief, to adventuresome reads, I highly recommend this book to budding writers, authors, and those in creative fields seeking to publish their work. I am honored to rate this book with Five stars!!
    Report
  • D.L. Finn
    5.0 out of 5 stars A unique collection for not only readers but writer wanting to learn.
    Reviewed in the United States on 10 January 2025
    Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
    “Story Chat Vol. II” is a collection of short stories in all genres, including nonfiction. There are six sections, and the last one includes Horror and Science fiction, which is always a go-to for me, but I had many favorites outside that category. With the unique differences it was hard to pick a favorite but here are some that I’m still thinking about: “A Cautionary Tale on the Dangers of Allowing Your Characters to Take Over Your Story” by Geoff Le Pard, “The Grand Adventure” by Diana Peach, and “Anxious About Sea Horses,” by Gary A. Wilson. However, the exceptional nature of this collection did not stem solely from the great stories. It was the Questions for YOUR Story Chat Group that followed, and the best part was the Discussion Excerpts that many had. The other authors gave valuable story advice. Tips on improving writing were also included in the nonfiction. This had it all, and I found some favorite authors, along with new ones that I will be reading. This group appears both supportive and talented. I can easily recommend this collection.
    Report
  • Amandamac
    5.0 out of 5 stars Afternoon tea readings with Coffee
    Reviewed in Australia on 15 July 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    If you don't think an anthology is for you, this book will change your mind. There are stories to excite, sadden and reflect upon and some fantastic writing tips. Budding short story writers need feedback to improve and the included comments by bloggers on each story are saluent and constructive. Highly recommended.
    Report
  • DougJ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stories you've never seen from places you've never been
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 November 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Marsha Ingrao's achievement in establishing Story Chat, hosting it and publishing this collection from around the globe is nothing short of remarkable. What makes Story Chat and this collection unique is its invitation to join the chat and share your experience of each of the stories. What a great resource for book clubs and writing groups.
    Report