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    Welcome! I’m Serena. A reader, writer, and poet on a journey to write and read books with a heartbeat.

    In the modern age, we seem to have lost how to write meaningful stories that wield a literary enchantment.

    I created Humming Hearts Publishing to rediscover classic storytelling values. I help writers unlock their story’s greatest potential with free writing resources on the blog, and my book services if you need 1:1 help with your manuscript.

    I’m also a writer, releasing pieces of writing that are close to my heart.

    At HHP, we don’t seek the next trend. And, if you’re also tired of books that lack meaning, or are full of propaganda—you’ve come to the right place.

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    The Loss of Literature: An Analysis on “Literary Fiction”
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    We are a book and writing blog, discussing the intrinsic nature of classic storytelling. We are also fiction writers, showcasing our books to readers.

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