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Other Humor Writers

    Here are some other humor writers on the 'Net. And they're all pretty freaking funny! (If you're a humor writer and not on the list, email me and I'll include you on the list. Be sure to give me a 25-word blurb about your site).

    And as a way to give a tip of the head and nod of the hat to some other great resources, I've included their links here.


Julie Andersen - WOW humor Your WOW (Wife Of a Widower) and GOW (Girlfriend Of a Widower) home on the web...and your #1 source of midlife humor!!
Ricky Anderson Humor columns from the Albuquerque, NM humorist -- currently on hiatus
Laurie Ayers - Job821 Job 8:21 tells us "He will yet fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy." God has a sense of humor, and some even think Laurie Ayers does too.
Lisa Barker - Jelly Mom Get real about parenting and the modern domestic life with "Jelly Mom," by Lisa Barker. Laugh, cry, laugh some more. It's all about preserving sanity.
Sherry Bailey - Wiping the Crazy off My Face Sherri Bailey is an obsessive-compulsive redneck who believes hair should be high, marriage is a sport and that Elvis pumps gas in a small town just outside Tuscon.
Marty Beckerman - Death to All Cheerleaders Acidic, acerbic wit from one of the funniest Alaskans around.
Julie Benson - The Julie Benson Humor Site Syndicated print columns, no-charge online columns, weird news, stinky plants, quotable quotes, celeb humor, parodies and more!
Rob Bloom's humor column The world's only humor columnist who is also a pro wrestling fan, victim of oral surgery, and is afraid of robots.
Erika Cann For any woman who has ever asked herself the question: "I'm in a relationship, so why do I still feel single? Links to our humorous diary about recovery from breakups with men who are ambivalent and refuse to commit. Also contains musings on juicy celebrity relationships and excerpts from our forthcoming book about dating and men.
W. Bruce Cameron If you've seen the TV show, read the book, or even received the original -- oft-stolen -- column "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," this is the guy who started it all.
Randy Cassingham - This is True and the TRUE Stella Awards Randy Cassingham writes "weird but true news from around the world" and also publishes the TRUE Stella Awards (all the rest are usually bogus).
Amy Chavez - Japan Lite Japan Lite is a weekly humor column in The Japan Times. Chavez dispels the myths and uncovers the real Japan in her informative, candid essays.
Amy Chavez - Parents Do the Strangest Things National humor columnist Amy Chavez -- author of Japan Lite -- regales readers with her stories about growing up with, living with and taking care of her parents.
Jack Cleary - LaughPics.com Combine pictures of famous people and events with outrageous captions and you get LaughPics.com. Make sure you don't have anything in your mouth as it downloads!
Paul Croft - Paul's Funhouse Home of Purehumour, cartoons, and Satire by Sroka. Sign up for Paul's weekly newsletter, published Tuesday through Friday.
Paul Daly - PaulDaly.net Irreverent weekly humor columns and extensive archive from Net WIts columnist Paul Daly - "where nothing is sacred except Samantha Mumba and in extreme cases, the truth"
Michael Dare - Emulsional Problems Wacked-Out Polaroids of the Stars - "ONE OF THE TOP 25 ENTERTAINMENT SITES ON THE NET" says E-On-line.
Erik Deckers - Laughing Stalk The Laughing Stalk is a weekly humor column published in several print and online newspapers. It's observational and satirical humor that has been favorably compared to Dave Barry, Lewis Grizzard, and Douglas Adams. It has also been unfavorably compared to (insert your own joke here).
Horace J. Digby's humor writing Humor writer, screenwriter, film maker, and considered very funny by The Robert Benchley Society (they gave him an award!)
Michael DiMarco - bigbeagle.com Humor from the doghouse by eternally single and angst-filled humor columnist Michael DiMarco and his dog Bob. Pop culture, pets and failed relationships outline the content of bigbeagle.com.
Joe Ditzel - joeditzel.com Joe Ditzel is a Los Angeles based comedian and humor writer. Look for some of Ditzel's jokes in Joke Stew- Another Helping of Jokes from Today's Hottest Comedians.
Gene Doucette - GenePool Gene is a humorist, a playwright, and a skeptic. It's all here. Also, check out his newest section, The Other Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook.
Melvin Durai - Humor of Melvin Durai Columns and mailing list of the India-born, U.S.-based humorist, who writes on lifestyle, politics, sports and other topics. Columns are not just funny, but also thought-provoking.
Victoria Elizabeth - The Quipping Queen An award-winning humor blog, "The Quipping Queen" muses about life, the Universe, and Abominable People of Snow...jest for fun of course!
Zach Everson - ZachEverson.com Serious commentary, humor articles, true stories of zany exploits, and a business dictionary.
Matt Farr - Rusty Brain - Lubricant for the Mind Very funny stuff from online author and humorist Matt Farr. His thoughtful, hilarious commentary covers topics such as technology, the Internet, music and cats.
Robert Ferrell - The Plinth The Plinth is the literary headquarters for R. G. Ferrell, including humor columns and a smattering of other works.
Malcolm Fleschner - Culture Schlock A uniquely irreverent perspective on pop culture, politics, parenthood and many additional topics that begin with letters other than 'p.'
Faith Foyil Bahamas-based humor writer who has her own book out. Best of all, Erik Deckers has a review blurb on the back!
F'edCompany.com FC relates the latest news about dot-com halfwits who shouldn't be given a driver's license, let alone millions of dollars in venture capital.
Greg Gagliardi - Progressive Revelations Home to the weekly saga, ongoing since '98, as well as other miscellaneous almost-useful pieces of information.
Christine Gauvreau - Pajama Mommy Her hair's a mess, her laundry is piling, and she's eating cheerios from between the couch cushions. She's Pajama Mommy and she isn't seeking acceptance or approval - she's just seeking a hot cup of coffee.
Angela Gillaspie - Southern Angel The "Redneck Bombeck" shows you interesting feats of Southern motherhood. Come share the inspiration, humor, recipes, and inevitable flatulence that makes 'Life' the big bowl of pinto beans that it is.
Jacquie Gilmour - Jacquie of All Trades

Single & 30ish, Jacquie writes what she knows best. If she doesn't know about it, she'll just make it up & try to sound convincing.

Marvel Goose - The Goose's Nest Original humor, satire, and parody with a southern twist from the keyboard of a professional troublemaker and raconteur.  Daily Blog, Rants and Oneliners, Humor Columns, Gags, Practical Jokes, and Parody.
Larry Graves - Grave Times Humorous stories (including a little vasectomy story) plus original mp3's and assorted craziness.
Reba Griggs - The Quirkshop Funny, informative stories about Alaska, wormwood tea, running, and other things. Links to resources and markets for writers. More!
Dave Grund - Grundage! Dave's hilarious collection of original humor! Contains stories, letters, lists, poetry, an art gallery, and lots more.
Bill Harper - Bill - Bored A collection of totally irrelevant ideas based loosely on nothing in particular.
Marie Hawk - Meet Marie Hawk! Funny stories from the town of Eyesore, in the middle of nowhere. Try "Looking Forward to Bad Hair Days After Death"
Nathan Hartswick's Column Corner A twisted, smart column about anything from his living situation (in a one-bedroom apartment with his ex-wife, her boyfriend and their child) to strange current events.
William Hicks' online humor blog Life has some bitter pills we all must swallow. A space to share some of my insights into this crazy world we live in and to make fun of those weird/normal experiences we all live through.
Maji Hildreth - Funny Babe Online Maji is a freelance writer who has a blackbelt in Karate, was responsible for the peace keeping issues in Rwanda, was the stand-in for Sigourney Weaver in all the Alien movies as well as the technical adviser for "The X-Files"
Robert E Hunt Jr - The Monday Morning Noter Spurious thoughts and idle musings from the sports week just past.
Irvmeister - Long Island Sleuth The Irvmeister invites you to check out his website for his funny and offbeat observations on the life... the things that irk us on a daily basis, such as, annoying voice mail, spam, and parents. If it happens, he's willing to tackle it with witty "serious humor."
Julie Jamison - Ranting Chick Social commentary from pissy Midwestern type. Column topics range from sex and society to politics and parenting. But mostly sex.
Mike Jasper - Mike Jasper's Constant Commentary Mark Twain meets Dennis Miller and Miller wins. R-rated for strong language.
Mad Dog - Doing It Doggy Style A long-running weekly humor column, the Plot-o-matic, travel humor, a novel and more.
Madeleine Begun Kane - Raising Kane Award winning humor columnist Madeleine Begun Kane is Raising Kane about everything that irks her: the Internet, marriage, computers, cars, money, privacy, travel, work, and other aggravations. The aptly named Mad Kane was recently named one of the "Net's Hottest Columnists."
Susan Kawa - MOMMARAMA! Award winning parenting humor by Susan Kawa, featuring UG (the caveman) - inept parenting expert, quarterly contest for really cool FREE stuff, and more!
Dennis Kaye - Special Kaye: Habit Forming Humor At Special Kaye you will laugh at the common world. You will enjoy jokes and humorous essays about marriage, gardening, camping, the outdoors, Navy life, children, rednecks and more. Enjoy life and keep laughing.
Colleen A. Kelley - Hooked On Insanity Works For Me! A plethora of silly questions and ego bending statements all in one place.
Glen Kenner Glen is a weekly humor columnist and short story writer. He also has purple monkeys on his website.
Kim Lane - Writer, Kim Lane KimLane.com is the homesite of freelance writer, Kim Lane. Electronic and audio clips are housed here, as well as a record of experience and contact information.
Jennifer Layton - J Street Weekly humor columns. Jennifer's on hiatus, so bug her and beg her to return!! Wittier than this description (trust me!)
BZ Leonard - A Site For Cyber Eyes Eye candy ... fractals, photos, altered photos, 3-D SciFi renderings, and Brain candy: humor columns and an historical diary of the bombing of Hickam Field/Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941.
David Leonhardt -- The Happy Guy Column What would happen if you crossed Dave Barry and Zig Ziglar. Who knows? But David Leonhardt is still trying. For a live, week-by-week viewing of this mad-scientist experiment, sign up for The Happy Guy experiment. What's the worst thing that could happen? (That's the kind of feedback he REALLY wants.)
Keith J. MacDonald - KMac's Website The Official Humor Site of Martha's Vineyard. Humor columns and parody web pages from the founder of The NetWits and publisher of NETWITS Magazine.
John Martin - Dunno John Martin is an Australian humor writer who writes about the funny side of life. Everything from parenting, sport, politics to his fear of snakes.
Jim Mentink - The Funny Page Come in and have your satires rotated.
Real Mom - Real Mom Club Columnist/cartoonist and mom shares her real-life adventures with spawnlings. Less sugar, more satire.
Shana McLean Moore - WhyIs It That. . . ? "Caffeinated ponderings about life's unexplainables." Musings about life, family, kids, and Enrique Iglesias. Mailing list available.
Kay Miller's humor column Kelly's Mom, Steve's Wife, Fort Manager, Writer
Sheila Moss - Sheila Moss, Humor Columnist Weekly humor column, jokes, and archive of comedy columns. Join the mailing list for even more funny stuff.
Gary "Mule" - Bubba's Redneck Ezine An e-zine written by, and for, rednecks. But even if you're not a redneck, you'll still enjoy it. . . in one of those slightly uncomfortable, "there but for the Grace of God" moments.
Michael Nickerson - Nickerson Online Unrepentant Canadian curmudgeon, Michael Nickerson, takes caustic aim at everything from SUVs, Texan skiers, and ATMs, to all things Canadian and confusing. If it’s ridiculous, hypocritical or just plain stupid, Michael will show you why.
Tom Norris - Dr. No's Olde Fashion C-Clamps and Vice Grips When not brokering peace settlements in the Middle East or leading a Girl Scout troop, Tom Norris bangs on his keyboard in West Liberty, Iowa.
B. S. Pyle - The World of B. S. Pyle Named one of the top ten political humor sites on the web by Yahoo! Internet Life. Updated weekly for no apparent reason.
Jessie Raymond - Around the Bend To many people, there is nothing especially funny about living in Vermont; marrying a native Vermonter; moving into an old farmhouse with Great Potential but no electricity; trying to work from home while raising three children; owning a small flock of chickens; or just struggling to keep up with life in the 21st century.
Robin Reed - Barstow Productions Peculiar cartoons, an imp who enjoys his work, an alien who wants to be a movie star, and the truth about the Titanic!
Karen Rinehart - The Bus Stop Mommies Parenting and family humor -- "Even if there's not an actual bus stop in your neighborhood...if you ever did, do now or will ever send a child to school, you are a Bus Stop Mommy" (I don't know if this applies to men. --Erik)
Toni Roberts - A Room of One's Own Toni Roberts really wants you to like her because the sooner she becomes famous the sooner she can stick it to all those kids who made fun of her in school. Sign up for the cause at ToniRoberts.com and receive a new column every Friday.
Gina Rozon - GinaRozon.com Gina's humour columns have appeared in the La Ronge Northerner since 1999, and on CBC Radio One (Saskatchewan) since 2001. Her site includes sample columns and links to a couple of her CBC Radio broadcasts.
B. Elwin Sherman - Daily Humor Every Week Weekly Humor column, archives, free weekly email subscription list, guest humorists, links and a NetWits books for sale page.
Bonnie Schram's Interactive Writer's Guide The Writers' Guide helps writers with outlining stories, self-editing, critiquing, creating memorable characters, and many other nuts-and-bolts facets of writing.
Lynette Sheffield - Lynette Is Funny "I'm not another Erma Bombeck or Dave Barry, but I think my life is pretty funny." Weekly columns and archives.
Todd Sponsler - THE LIONS DEN Laughter may be the best medicine, but I haven't figured out how to bill Medicare for it yet. For Humor Dispensed in Nearly Fatal Doses, and the Most Unofficial Site for Penn State Football, come to the Lion's Den!
Valerie Sprague - Silicon Valerie Humor columns, including one woman's take on life, working in the Internet age, and a bunch of other, often unrelated tripe.
Danno Sullivan - The Weekly Amuser Serious Writing for Silly People. Main features are Lie-ography, U-Solve Mysteries, and odd things for sale in weeBay.
Aaron Sussman - A Crowded Fire A Crowded Fire contains columns, satire, stand-up comedy information, and a variety of other things that fall under socially conscious humor.
Lori E. Switaj - WordPlay Lori E. Switaj is a reporter and columnist for The Avon Lake (Ohio) Press newspaper in Avon Lake. Her humor column, WordPlay, runs bi-weekly.
anne tatalin - Where's My Pants anne tatalin has the tendency to say what everyone else has on their minds. Topics include children, family life, current events, trends and her dog. Imagine Erma Bombeck on oxycotin. Got the picture?
Kathryn Rose Taylor - Snickerdoodles Weekly humor column online and in print... guaranteed to make your doodle snicker!
Dorothy Thompson - Where's The Damn Picket Fence? Follow Dorothy’s exploits as she searches for the American Dream, the house with the white picket fence, the 2.5 children, the perfect family. “Only, I never found it. I think I must have passed it on my way through this crazy world I call...my life.
Pamela Troeppl - It's Like This... Pamela is a nationally published humor columnist. Her self-syndicated column is published in several papers across the country, but you can read it for free on her website. You'll laugh, you might cry, but you certainly won't be bored!
David Walter - Ravings From Dave The humorous observations of The Dave-Guy. 100% clean (hey, his mother reads this!) and more human-interest and social than political. Updated darn near weekly!
Timothy Ward - I Never Said I Was Normal Timothy Ward invites you to stop worrying about your problems and start laughing at his in his humor column 'I Never Said I Was Normal'. Don't worry he's got enough material to last a long time.
Peter West - Peter West Goes Public Peter is a movie stuntman who writes funny columns and film reviews.
Larry Wiginton - Wig Musings A collection of original funny stories, essays, and rants on everyday stuff. Author of, the hilarious story "My First Date."
Bonnie Wren - Ballpoint Wren A humorous, So Cal Look at Suburbia.
Witbones - Witbones - Funny Kolumns by Kids Humorous writings, usually with illustrations, by kids age K-6. Some individual artwork. All contributions welcome! Showcase for kids to show their talents.
Hazel Wood - Hazel Street Mall Writers resource site and columnist outlet -- truly a mall for writers.

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