‘Dark and Stormy’ by Mike Gillis
Navigating the Narrative One of the joys of reading unsolicited manuscripts is discovering the patterns and trends that rise from the writerly collective unconscious. And […]
Hummingbird Prize
Announcing the Winners of the 2020 Hummingbird Prize
Every year, as the days stretch and the buds bloom, the Hummingbirds arrive to spring us into summer. And this year’s entries were a whirring […]
The 2020 Hummingbird Prize Shortlist
And then there were ten … Like their avian counterparts, the Hummingbird finalists are a brisk and bright bunch! We’re delighted to announce the shortlist […]
The 2020 Hummingbird Prize Longlist
Just like their avian namesakes, this year’s Hummingbird contenders dazzled us with their fast and flashy ways. We’re delighted to announce the longlisted authors, shown alphabetically […]
‘Featherweight’ by Chad V Broughman
In his powerful short story ‘Featherweight’, Chad V Broughman explores the tormented legacy stemming from a single moment in childhood. Appearing in Issue 25, Winter 2020, this […]
Throwback Thursday: The Angler by Nicholas Christian
Each week, we are taking a look back at the authors, stories, and poems that captivated us in 2019. Today we offer you the winner […]
Afterlife by Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki
Winner of the Pulp Literature 2019 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize, Tatjana Mirkov-Popovicki is an accomplished artist and author. Appearing in Issue 25, Winter 2020, her winning […]
The 2019 Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize
It was a hard fought battle between our top ten feisty hummingbird entrants, and the skirmish between the final two was fierce indeed. After careful […]
Hummingbird 2019 Shortlist
Hummingbirds are quite competitive, and this year we have 10 hummingbirds vying for the sweet $300 grand prize. The shortlist is in the hands of […]
The Hummingbird Flash Fiction Contest Closes Saturday
Just a few left to enter the Hummingbird Flash Fiction Prize, so polish up your flashiest flash fiction for submission! Looking for inspiration? Peruse these […]