The Authors of Hummingbird Emerging Writer Contest 4 are Revealed!

Winning story Cherry Eyes by Marijana Mrvos, and Runner-Up story, The Other Side of the Counter, by Dorothy Konarski are announced. Thank you Authors and Hummingbird Readers for a great contest! Please click thru for more details.

Cherry Eyes by Marijana Mrvos is the Hummingbird Emerging Writer Contest 4 Winning Story!

Congratulations Marijana! Cherry Eyes received the most votes as "favorite story" from Hummingbird readers. Thank you Hummingbird Readers!! Please click thru to read Cherry Eyes.

Not Looking Back Any More. Episode 6.

Betty Lou offers Jacob advice on the burden of guilt. Historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

VOTING CLOSES TONIGHT AT MIDNIGHT!

Please click thru to read and vote on your favorite semi-finalist story. Hummingbird Emerging Writer Semi-Finalist stories. Vote on your favorite story to determine the winner!

A Deal Too Good to be True.

"Auntie Tali." A moving story about a deal too good to be true in Hitler's Germany.

Regarding her nephew’s choice for his wife, “Auntie Tali never forgave him.” By Helene Munson.

Looking Down That Road. Episode 6.

Jacob tells Betty Lou he has to take care of his unfinished business. Leaving isn't easy. Historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo.

Unfinished Business. Episode 5.

Jacob has to leave for an indefinite period to take care of some unfinished business. Historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Follow Jacob Strong and his family as they experience life in the new century in rural Kansas.

Words of Advice from Kurt Vonnegut.

The eight essential ingredients of a successful story, according to Kurt Vonnegut. No need to say more!

Open Call. All Writers are Welcome!

Get published! Submissions deadline August 24, 2024. Click thru for details.

Building Mutual Trust.

Travel, noodle making and delivery, and more is woven into this insightful story by Helene Munson.

A Better Way. Episode 4.

Jacob knew he had to find a better way to pass his family’s history to the next generation. Historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Follow Jacob Strong and his family as they experience life in the new century in rural Kansas.

Keepsakes. Episode 3.

A special box for family keepsakes to pass through the generations. Historical fiction series by Mary Ann DiLorenzo. Follow Jacob Strong and his family as they experience life in the new century in rural Kansas.