Note from the editor
Welcome to our humor publication! The Haven is a place for all types of humor writing — stories, essays, lists, Onion-style fake news, funny poetry, cartoons. It’s not a place for misogyny, racism, homophobia, transphobia, violence or any other demeaning content. We can be funny without the bullshit.
Editors
Christine Stevens
Funny lady, writer of satire and sex, proud Californian. Like me? You can buy me a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/xtinesteveO. Cheers!
Terry Trueman
Author of Printz Honor winner Stuck In Neutral https://tinyurl.com/TerryTruemanWikipedia https://tinyurl.com/Stuckneutral. Success is mostly about luck.
Writers
Roz Warren, Writing Coach
Writing Coach and Editor Roz Warren (roSwarren@gmail.com) will help you improve and publish your work.
Stephanie D. Lewis
Just because you're a hypochondriac doesn't mean you can't also get sick! Writer of all things quirky — relationships, lifestyle, sex, and 80’s throwbacks.
Melissa Janisin
Reader, writer, library patron, baseball fan; mom of two and stepmom of one. Writing things down and sharing with 12 or so people at http://goodnessmadness.com.
Mick Theebs
Writer. Artist. Former Poet Laureate of Milford, CT. Cooks a mean pork chop. http://www.micktheebs.com
Casey Rand
Chief Creative Officer at The Potential Energy Coalition. Contributor @ The New Yorker, McSweeney’s, etc. Born with one long armpit hair // caseyrand.com
Nick Walsh
Words & sentences that could put a smile on your face. If you’re that kind of person. 15% off. Promises void. Unable to issue rereads. www.nickwalsh.fyi
Blayr Austin
Comedy Writer and Teacher at The Second City • My Classes: Writing Sadness Through Humor/ Writing the Humorous Personal Essay
Diane Dean-Epps
Diane is a published author✏️who lives and works in northern California with multiple essays, humor columns, & books to her credit. (📚All books are on Amazon.)
Tim Willow
Author of the rebel fish. https://rebelfish.blog A humorous look at life from many different angles.
Elle Beau ❇︎
Social scientist dispelling cultural myths with research-driven stories. "Thinking is difficult, that’s why most people judge." ~ Carl Jung
Elise Edmonds
Magic Writer! YA Fantasy Fiction. Revels in Magic and Mayhem. Supports Indie Authors. Lover of Cats & Dragons. Introvert. Brit. http://magicwriter.co.uk
Nikki Kay
Words everywhere. Fiction, poetry, personal essays about parenting, mental health, and the intersection of the two. messymind.substack.com
Lynda Dietz
Copyeditor. Grammar thug in the nicest, kindest way. I’m not scary, even for an editor. Find me at easyreaderediting.com
Bev Potter
Legal secretary by day, insomniac by night. Ally. BA, MA. Humor, pop culture, and things that make you think. My weekly-ish newsletter is bevpotter.substack.com
Julie Amidon-Conklin
Sleepy, cat mom, dog door opener, queen of the unfinished project, coffee addict, avid reader. https://twitter.com/JulieConklin5
Tonya S. Ware
Live healthy, age well, laugh, and have fun. Let’s make it happen. tonyasware@gmail.com
Sorry For My Language
Probably The Oldest Millenial with some sort of existential crisis… Yes, I read it out loud. And yes, it made me cringe. www.sorryformylanguage.com
Thanos Antoniou
Socially awkward humorist. Awkwardly social hermit. Allergic to anchovies and artichokes. Words at http://thanosantoniou.com .
James Tierney
Economics Educator. Improviser. Community Builder. Always looking for the next new thing, for better or for worse.
J.J. Pryor
3.01 Mil reads | Ex-pat | Ex-Head Product | Ex-cuse Me | PB&T creator | Top 100 Writer | jjpryor.substack.com
David Turcotte
I’m a father, writer, and behavioral therapist. I write about disabilities, psychology, and everything else.
Catherine Berg
Writer & mental health worker living in the Hudson Valley. At work on a novel about an older woman whose mech aide may hold the key to her long lost love.
Annisa Wanat
Strategist & Storyteller. Global Do-Gooder. Travel-junkie. Democracy Geek. Politics & Soccer are my favorite sports. More www.annisawanat.com
Keypressing Monkey
Programmer by day, creative writer by night. My programming blog: https://my-own-blog.com
Carter W.
I retired at 38, divorced at 41, and have been searching for self-fulfillment since. I have two incredible kids, a great running dog, and one awesome girlfriend
Richard M
Richard Matta writes, primarily poetry, when not chauffeur to his golden-doodle dog. He’s a ‘recovering’ scientist.
Daphne aka “Moley”
I write personal essays, some are humorous, some are serious, but they’re all heartfelt! You can buy me a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/dfayeboxilA
Phoenix Huber
Trans girl. Beyond-human ally. I unite with members of my species for all sentient beings. Free hug: uberpath@gmail. Feed me: Ko-fi.com/phxhu
Michael Leonetti
Writes incredibly dumb things in the City of Philadelphia. Some of these things can be found in Weekly Humorist, Points in Case, and Little Old Lady Comedy.
Winifred J. Akpobi
Young, graceful womanist. You should read my stuff while you’re here <3 💌 Email: winifredakpobi@gmail.com
Matt Poland
500x winner of various writing awards. I win other stuff too. So, so much winning. Diabetes.
Logan S. Smith
Writer/Performer based in LA | Host of Sketch Showdown at Upright Citizens Brigade (when not in pandemic).
Rosy Rane
|Author| |Poet| |Arts| My pen spread the soul of every word. 'READ🌹SY' ✍️ 'Words by Rosy' offically page on Instagram & Facebook now.
Nusrat Nisa
A lover of books and drunk on dreams. An introvert writing about life, books, movies, and personal development. IG: https://www.instagram.com/thegrimreadr/
Suzie Glassman
Climbing Mt. Everest with a keyboard. https://bit.ly/3vEztLS to follow. suzieglassmancoach@gmail.com to chat.
L.A. Strucke
Top Writer, Songwriter. Published in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Highlights for Children and Guideposts. Editor of The Creative Project.
Megan Seling
Megan Seling is a writer and author in Nashville, TN. Human Parts, Nashville Scene, The Stranger, Livability, Rookie, Wondering Sound, & more.
Authorkathyvarner
Kathy is a paralegal by profession but a writer by passion. For twenty years she has been working for four attorneys who specialize in child abuse work. Unsolic
Alloyce Lugoma
I spin tales that sizzle & spark your imagination. Whether it's a captivating article, a heartfelt poem or a story that grips you tight igniting your desires.
Mohnish
I'm a Mumbai based writer, currently working in advertising. I also try to write for humor publications on the side.
Erica Marta Ball
Studying humans. Info-dumping. Trying to put thoughts into words. https://linktr.ee/ericamartaball
Jill Ebstein
I’m about dogs, our lovable and peculiar families, business, and writing in a wide lane, including fiction. I’m a positivity washer too. www.jillebstein.com
Sara Costello
Sara Costello is a Chicago actor, improviser, writer and tarot slinger. DM her about ghosts and/or gigs at @saracosty.
Sylvie Soul
She/her. Former fanfiction writer turned published author, providing insight for the aspiring writer. Buy Me a Coffee https://ko-fi.com/X8X8IB92
LuluParadise
I’m a Canadian-based aspiring YA author and an alumna of the University of Toronto. Follow me to read more about the stories and ideas that keep me up at night.
Sherry McGuinn
Long-time writer and big-time dreamer. Screenwriter. Cat mama. Red lip aficionado. sherrymcguinn@gmail.com
Obinna Uruakpa
I am your Brother and a Seeker of the Infinite. I came this time among the Igbos. I share the sights, sounds, and scents of my journey in simple stories. .
Nishi Kashyap
Mystique Writer: tech, coding, life, self improvement, money and much more. Love to Laugh & Read and obviously SLEEP😴
Dawn Gernhardt
Writer & Editor querying and drafting. In Midstory, Author, Random Sample, and Pink Panther magazines, & Defenestration, Wry Times, Funny-ish, & The Haven.
Rebekah Iliff
Nashville-based. Words in Slackjaw, Weekly Humorist, Points in Case, Erma Bombeck, and more. Author of “Champagne for One.” rebekahiliff.com
Melissa Strack
Advocate for intellectual disabilities and mental health. USA patriot. Caregiver who enjoys growing and cooking real food.
Ramblings Anon
Neonatal RN | NZ/Māori | Writer of raps, poems, and other rambles | Lover of music, nature, animals, food, and chess ❤
Paul Mansfield
A mage of the pen, whose magic springs from the telling of tales. An iconoclast who promotes all fiction, but whose love is Transgressive Fiction.
Mike Maher
@MikeMaher on Twitter & IG. Senior Manager: @FantasyPros. Book publishing person. Editor: @PublishingWell, @InvisiblePillar, @TheBirdsBlitz, & @JuicedBallEra.
Sara M
Digital Marketer|Blogger|Freelance Writer #Mindfulness #Self-Improvement #Mentalhealth #MarTech #Entrepreneurship #DigitalMarketing #Technology #SaaS #AI
Lynn I. Hsu
Writer + Cartoonist for The New Yorker, Weekly Humorist, Airmail, Slackjaw, others. lynnihsu.com, Comics: www.instagram.com/loopyline
Petra Chase
Birdwatcher. Humour and music mostly. Co-founder of Fresca, a new collaborative music blog..
Dan Morrissey
Literature is the roadmap for understanding humanity | Reader | Writer | Teacher | Editor of the THE MUSE
Tessa Char
(W)righting the wrongs in the world in justice, feminism, dating, self-help, travel, mental health, and well-life. https://linktr.ee/tessachar
Sanjanaamanoharan
Queen with invisible crown and creating my own kingdom | Passionate creative writer with lots of random ideas | An artist too | And lots more in my hand |
Abhishek
It took me some time to believe I could write stories. I’m a blank slate every morning. https://medium.com/@abhishek1811/m
Heather S. Wargo
Italian American Writer in PA wilds. Gen X survivor attempting to climb shrinking narrow. Despite all my rage, still just a rat in a cage.
Ajay Singh
Investor|Analyst|Sidehustler https://amzn.to/3BtncyB (Each purchase goes to my crypto losses)
Pierce Brown
Pierce Brown is not the Pierce Brown who wrote the wildly successful Red Rising books that this Pierce Brown has not read but probably should.
Arthur Keith
My goal is to inform, educate, & entertain. Top writer in LGBTQ, Music, Climate Change. Directionally dyslexic with an excellent sense of direction.
Flose LaPierre
Personal essays, short fiction, poetry, and experimental creative content. writetoheal.us
Pamela Jane
Pamela Jane is a children's author & essayist; her work has appeared in The NY Times, Wall Street Journal, NY Daily News, Writer's Digest, and The Writer.
Marmi Le
Data nerd for longer than Gen Z has been alive, mom, and former Jeopardy contestant https://j-archive.com/showgame.php?game_id=2835
Lauren Warliga
Lauren brings insight and humor to weight gain, parenting, work, divorce, and bad dates. She lives in NC with her husband, kids, dogs, goats, chickens, & ducks.
Audrey Stimson
Writer and poet — essays and short stories. Experiencing life to the fullest while writing about our humanity. More about me https://audreystimson.com
Sneha Devaraj
I write for Medium, expression and catharsis. Occassionally drinks water, waters plants and thinks of the coral reefs.
Llewellyn (Lew) Daniels
I write about Technology, Digital Processes for SMEs & Solopreneurs, Personal Mastery and the injustices of our World. Top Writer on Medium.
Glenn M Stewart
Pugilist, polemicist, Oxford Arabist, financial mastermind, international man of mystery, film producer, playwright, part-time-poet, full-time provocateur…
Nick Ceschin
Post-grad student of the human experience seeking answers to life’s critical and comical questions.
A. M. Reyes
A. M. Reyes is a humour enthusiast studying political science and French at Auburn University. He has written for Levity Magazine and Glossy News Satire.
Samuel Clemens
Financial news writer by day, political commentator by night. Former economic policy analyst. Founder and Publisher of My Side of the Aisle.
Lyuba G
Professional Copywriter turning life's adventures into stories about personal growth, writing & travel ✨
Gregg Siegel
Gregg Siegel is a freelance copywriter, former freelance jokewriter for several late night shows and a competitive punner. Yes, that’s a thing.
Holiday Jones
Comedy ha-ha time is a staple to our socio-economic climate and MUST be given to the people. (and other stuff)
Shoreditchpoet
Local poet/writer. ‘There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.’ E. Hemingway. All ©️DMM
Anastasia Petrenko
I like to challenge my thinking, and yours. Twitter: @anastasiapwhy Website (+books): anastasiawhy.com
Chris Cook
Oppo sit down. Attempts at funny in Robot Butt, Greener Pastures, Humor Darling, The Haven, etc. Oh and Untimed Down Sports.
J. Salvatore Domino
J. Salvatore Domino is an author and blogger based in Scottsdale, Arizona, U.S.A. A classic storyteller, his stories long or short, never fail to entertain.
Lora J. Satirica
I write humor and political satire. I also write the occasional book review. Publisher and editor of The Satirical Papers.
Ray Massey
Intelligent, sensitive, humorous writer — new to this stuff. Offering life comments and observations from a Grumpy Old Man.
Fargo Kantrowitz
post-modern. definitely post-hip. am here because i follow joel stein. been writing since the age of 15 (somewhat) seriously although i made my friends laugh in
Michael Rhodes
Retired - Top writer in Sustainability, Travel & Food. Married 41 years, we have a Corgi dog. Love, camping, baseball, Bonsai, travel, & food.
Taylor Brazzill
Published Writer for literary journals and blogs ✍️ Librarian and book lover 📚 Freelancer 🧚🏻♀️ https://linktr.ee/taylorbrazzill
Iain Stanley
Aussie in Japan creating a 2nd income through writing. For my free 10-point guide to Medium success, click here: https://iain-stanley.ck.page/10pointguide
Robert Archero
Observer and occasional overthinker, finding and sharing the humor in the mundane. www.facebook.com/robert.archero www.twitter.com/robert_archero
Vera-Marie Landi
I'm retired, love spending time with family, writing, and working on 3 pubs: 'Dancing My Way Through Life,' 'Digging Up Bones,' and 'Women Who Use Tools.'
John Sorstokke
Work has appeared in Slackjaw, MuddyUm, Doctor Funny and The Haven. Former newspaper reporter and columnist.
Mary E. McCartney
Writer, techie nerd, lover of funny things. Words in McSweeney’s, Widget, Points in Case, Greener Pastures, The Haven, End of the Bench.
Indiegirl822
I'm Bindu. Lawyer/Exec. Reflections on politics, race, Gen X, feminism, intersectionality, multi-cultural life.
H. Mikel Feilen
I am a writer, dancer, artist, and author - husband, father, and grandfather. I have suffered from epilespy since 1970. Tips at: https://ko-fi.com/hmikelfeilen
Elena Greyrock
INFJ, Elena Greyrock is an author of contemporary diverse fiction. Her latest book is Six Feet Apart: Love in Quarantine www.elenagreyrock.com
Kyle Wells
Observational Specialist, Master of the Casual Arts, Dark Chocolate Connoisseur and friend to the Greys.
Jim Marcotte
Optimistic malcontent. Part curmudgeon, part chameleon. Fountain of knowledge/some of it true. Copywriter, licensing agent, marketer, dog person.
Pam Winter
Christian, Wife, Mimi and animal lover. Owner of ‘Boomers, Bitches, and Babes.’ 3X Top Writer, Humorous, snarky and blush proof.
Shereen Bingham
Communication Ph.D., venturing out from success as a scholarly writer to explore terrains of creative nonfiction, poetry, and fictional short stories.
Caroline Horwitz
Caroline is a humor writer from Pittsburgh. You can read more of her work at carolinehorwitzwriting.com. She hates writing bios but enjoys reading them.
Strawbridge
I am a teacher with a PhD, a writer on mental health topics, and more. I want to get to the heart of what matters, learn about it, and reveal it.
TOM★LEU
Former Dean, ex-drinker, rock drummer, and photographer riffing on ideas to inspire or incense you, but will make you think and be better (with your consent).
Larry F. Slonaker
Larry F Slonaker worked as a writer and editor at the once-but-no-longer renowned San Jose Mercury News. He’s the author of the novel Nothing Got Broke.
Robert Barry
Archaeology is my day job, but in the dark of night I write Fantasy and Science Fiction stories in my secret lair, and occasionally dream of being a Hobbit...
Lora Straub Brocone
TMI, emotional, neurodivergent (ADHD edition), funny, funny haha, sentence polisher. Editor of emoshitstorm. Inquiries: Lora.Straub.Brocone@gmail.com
Antonia Mittmann
Former custom dressmaker, now tailoring with words. Writing about culture, fashion, art and personal topics. :)
Conner Jackson
Endless Curiosity | Endless Anxiety | Few Essays. I wrote an award winning piece about a weather predicting tortoise in 2021 and haven't done much since.
John Corten
John Corten is yet another flawed human trying to save money on much-needed therapy by writing humor.
Henry Loe
Marketing strategist by day and humor writer whenever my daughter decides to go to bed. Contributor to End of the Bench Sports.
The Human Project
Your Side-Hustle Journey, Our Project | Join 500+ like-minded side hustlers [FREE] - https://bit.ly/44O8boY
JC Graffam
Maine writer, mother, artist, educator, quirky humorist. She is a tall woman, rocking a short inseam - and not apologizing.