Announcing the 2023 Hummingbird Prize Longlist
Drum Roll, Please! We are delighted to announce the 2023 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize longlist! And the longlisted authors are … Alex Reece AbbottCat GirczycCheryl […]
‘Andouille’ by Mike Carson
Rescue Me In ‘Andouille’ by Mike Carson, a feathered and faithful friend flies to the rescue on the battlefield and beyond. Judge Diana Gabaldon chose […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Bear’ by Greg Brown
Warning Signs In ‘Bear’ by Greg Brown, a big surprise really does await those who go down to the woods today. We are delighted to […]
‘The Least of Myself’ by Sylvia Leong
Watch Your Step In ‘The Least of Myself’ by Sylvia Leong, a night out becomes a look within when a woman is forced to confront […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘Five-Finger Blade’ by Susan Pieters
The Walking Wounded In ‘Five-Finger Blade’ by Susan Pieters, a woman attempts to carry an extraordinary burden while living an otherwise ordinary life. Enjoy a […]
‘Psychopomps Are Us’ by Melanie Marttila
Your Special Brain Visit realms unknown, in ‘Psychopomps Are Us’ by Melanie Marttila, with this excerpt from Issue 38, Spring 2023. Psychopomps Are Us by Melanie […]
Throwback Thursday: ‘The Naked Woman’ by Theric Jepson
Down by the Schoolyard Beware the mysterious being, in ‘The Naked Woman’ by Theric Jepson. Expect the unexpected, in this excerpt from Issue 6, Spring […]
The Hummingbird Prize for Flash Fiction Closes June 15th!
Don’t Miss Your Chance! With just two days left to enter, the 2023 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize is our final flash-fiction contest of the year. Enter today […]
‘Waffles and Strawberries’: New Poetry by Susan Alexander
Infinite Delay Past and present fold not-so-gently together in ‘Waffles and Strawberries’ by Susan Alexander. Pull up a seat at the breakfast table, and enjoy […]
‘Olympian’ by FJ Bergmann
Purely Divine In ‘Olympian’ by FJ Bergmann, a winged and mighty creature comes to the rescue. Fly away with us, and enjoy this excerpt from Issue […]