Congrats to Debra Solomon Baker and Gretchen Cion, grand prize winners of the 2026 Humorist-in-Residence Program!
Click on link in bio for the list of winners, finalists and honorable mentions.
A special thanks to all who put their best (and funniest) pitches on the line in a competition that drew entries from all over the U.S. (and four other countries).
#roomservicewriter #ermabombeck #writingcompetition
Hey, tablemates! Sorry to interrupt your Zoom call or spreadsheeting or whatever pulled you to our neighborhood coffee shop to squat for six hours. It has come to my attention that several of you feel there is something “off” about my behavior. You’re worried that I’m a “loose cannon” with my erratic hand gestures and bizarre mumblings. Allow me to explain.
✍️ @gcion
#cafeculture #satire #communaltable #humor
My sweet boy is a full on man today at 19! 🤩Skyman, you are an extraordinary human, always leading with your heart and curiosity. Keep on keeping on….🔥I love being yo mama! 💕
Have fluffy bathrobe, will write.
Congrats to Debra Solomon Baker and Gretchen Cion, this year's humorists-in-residence. Special thanks to the Bombeck family and the Marriott at the University of Dayton for sponsoring this delightfully unconventional residency that gives writers the best gift — the solitude to write (in a hotel room of their own).
Photos by Julie Walling Noeth. #ebww2026 #ErmaBombeck #humor
Gretchen Cion and Debra Solomon Baker are still wandering around the University of Dayton Marriott in their luxurious robes.
As 2026 EBWW attendees leave the hotel today, they’re staying on and enjoying the luxury of time to write their books.
Congrats — and good luck to our two humorists-in-residence! And special thanks to the Bombeck family and the University of Dayton Marriott for sponsoring this fun residency for funny writers. #ebww2026 #roomservicewriter
Locking in on my two week writing residency @ermabombeckwritersworkshop . It’s embroidered so you know it’s for reals…Thank you, Erma Bombeck. You gorgeous soul, you!! #ebww2026
Weekend of shows for my guy and his band @storkofficialrealband So freaking proud! Original tracks on point! Living the dream! My dream, vicariously through offspring ❤️
