It’s my pleasure to announce the finalists for the ThinkingFunny21 Humor Writing Contest. First place winners, and the overall, grand-prize winner of the competition will be announced at the event’s Crowdcast after-party, which begins at 6 pm, Pacific Time, on April 3, 2021.

A hearty congratulations to all who entered the competition, and our thanks to all who entered.

Finalists in alphabetical order:

• Kevin M. Bailey – “Pecker Problems”
• Edward Baranosky – “The Risk”
• Suzanne Cushman – “Lifelike, Really?”
• Lara da Rocha – “Third-Rate Pets”
• Deva Gallagher – “The Demise of the Marriage Tester”
• Amy Ma – “The Rock”
• Alice Muschany – “Even Stevens”
• Linda O’Connell – “When Only a Bottle Would Do”
• Sarah Totton – “The Natural History of the American Businessman”
• Jennifer True – “Yes”
• Jillian Van Hefty – “Hearing Red”

Finalists have all won free entry into the event. Others may still register by clicking here.