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KM Cookie | Author & Speaker 📚
Song of Hummingbird Highway-Pre-order now
Literary fiction • Music • Photography
Feb 14, 2026
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Book of the Day, October 14th – Other Fiction, Rated 5 Stars

Available for only $2.99 on @Amazon Kindle! Hurry and get your copy today!

Song of Hummingbird Highway by K.M. Cookie

Follow the author: @kmcookieauthor

This book earned a PERFECT 5-star rating from 33 Amazon reviewers!

Awards and recognition:

Winner of the Readers’ Favorite International Book Award (Bronze, Cultural Fiction), the Literary Titan Silver Book Award, and the Firebird and Four Seasons Book Awards. A Next Generation Indie Book Awards finalist.

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From the author:

“Terri, a Midwestern music lover with more bravado than self-esteem, follows her musician boyfriend from a Santa Monica reggae club to Belize. Amid Garifuna drums and Mayan cosmology, a near-death experience leads her to a mysterious healer and challenges everything she understood about life and love.”

“I would recommend the book to people who enjoy reading suspenseful dramas and learning about new cultures.” ~ OBC reviewer

“In Song of Hummingbird Highway, K.M. Cookie inspiringly illuminates the potent blessing and the transformative power that can only be served up by adversity.” ~ Paul G. Stoltz, PhD, #1 bestselling author, founder of Adversity Quotient® (AQ®), and CEO of PEAK Learning, Inc.

“… a story about survival, self-discovery, and the difficult, often painful work of dealing with the ghosts from one’s past. It’s a compelling and thoughtful read that balances emotional depth with a strong sense of place and a memorable, surprising conclusion.” ~ Amazon reviewer

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#OtherFiction #CulturalHeritageFiction #MagicalRealism #WomensLiteraryFiction #MetaphysicalAndVisionaryFiction #Transformation #Spiritual #SelfDiscovery #MusicInFiction

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These are the faces behind our “why.” 💙

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for our Zoomathon, shared our mission, donated, and showed up in support of Belizean students.

Meet just a few of the beautiful students of Eden SDA Primary School—the children at the heart of what we’re working to build.

Our vision is to create a dedicated Literacy, STEAM & Sensory Center where students can read, discover, create, learn and have access to resources designed to support different ways of learning.

And while the Zoomathon may be over, the project is not.

This is an ongoing building initiative, and there is still an opportunity to be part of what comes next. Every contribution brings us closer to creating a space these students can call their own.

The event was one night. The mission continues.

Help us build for their future. 🇧🇿
Donations are still open — visit the link in our bio to give.

#FABZN #EdenSDAPrimarySchool #BuildingFutures #BelizeEducation #LiteracyMatters

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Under the Radar: Indie Authors Edition!

Spotlighting more amazing authors! Be sure to check out their pages and follow anyone that looks like you'd enjoy their work!!

I am absolutely loving these spotlights...my tbr has grown so much!

Unfortunately @chantal.m.w IG didn't allow me to collab with you so ive only been able to tag here.

#reader #booksta #supportindieauthors #booksbooksbooks

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I just finished *Song of Hummingbird Highway* by K. M. Cookie, and I am still trying to catch my breath. This journey takes us from the familiar hum of the Detroit suburbs all the way to the lush, sacred landscapes of Belize. Terri follows her musician boyfriend down south for a funeral, but a near-death experience quickly spirals into something much deeper. When her son mysteriously vanishes, Terri has to track him down through ancient folklore, hidden cenotes, and rhythmic beats, facing uncomfortable truths about her marriage, her faith, and her own inner fears along the way.

The themes here are so rich—exploring everything from Garifuna drums and Mayan cosmology to a fascinating blend of Christian values and Daoist wisdom. K. M. Cookie’s writing style is lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply immersive, making you feel the tropical humidity and hear the music pulsing through the pages. What makes this book truly unique is how seamlessly it weaves magical realism with raw, messy human emotion.

Reading this felt deeply personal. Terri isn’t a flawless heroine; she has plenty of bravado and struggles with her self-esteem, which made her desperation and fierce maternal love hit so close to home. I found myself tearing up more than once watching her confront her past wounds.

If I have one small critique, the pacing in the middle third dips just a bit as the narrative dense-packs a lot of spiritual lore all at once, which required me to slow down and really pay attention. But honestly, it’s a tiny hurdle in an otherwise unforgettable read.

5/5 ⭐

If you love stories about fierce mothers, cultural immersion, and transformative journeys, you need this on your shelf. Have you added this one to your TBR yet? 📖❤️
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🪻International Giveaway!🪻
(Ebook+50€ Amazon/Paypal prize)

🪻 ➺ Q.O.T.D.: What are you currently reading?

🪻 GIVEAWAY! In today's giveaway you may win:
- An ebook of "Song of Hummingbird Highway"
- A 50€ Amazon Gift Card or PayPal prize (your choice!)

(I'll pin the blurb in the first comment!)

🪻 ➺ To enter:
1. 👥 @onemorechap AND @kmcookieauthor
2. Tag One FRIEND (for additional entries, tag NEW friends in NEW comments!)
3. SHARE ON YOUR STORY, mention it's an INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY, and @ me (for even more entries, do this every again every day as an optional step).

⚔️ 4. EXTRA ENTRY: OPTIONALLY Repost this and let me know below!

📢 P.S.:
- This giveaway is international.
- If you win you'll be notified through my Story and I'll ask you for your country and email.
- Only the author is responsible for the prizes.
- Not affiliated with Meta.
- Closes Oct 1st.
- This post is an ad.

#indiebook #bookgiveaway #indieauthor #amreading #indiebooks

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Mark your calendars!!! Stop by Coffee, Tea, and Ink at @sanpedrolibrarylapl on October 11th 2-4pm to meet and chat with some local authors!!!

Restocked a few of my books for the event, including:
🏴‍☠️ Seven Years' Love
🍪 The Way the Cookie Crumbles
👻 Water's Edge

A couple more are on their way, too, including:
🏹 A Dance of Bow & Blade ⚔️
🐝 Busy Bee 💤
☔ Without Stars

Some of the other titles I'll have with me that day (unless they sell through my Ko-fi first) include
🎄 The Memory Tree
🪎 A Dragon's Treasure
🔥 Oath Keeper: On the Other Hand
🧟‍♀️ Solving for X
🍎 Be
🐶 My Basset Has the Sneezles
🎃 Peggy's Little Pumpkin
🍅 Ben's Little Tomato

For those interested and can't make it to the event, you can find a few signed paperbacks & ebooks in my Ko-fi shop!
Closer to the event, I will mark whatever is left as "sold out" & update the listings after!

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I just finished *Song of Hummingbird Highway* by K. M. Cookie, and I am still trying to catch my breath. This journey takes us from the familiar hum of the Detroit suburbs all the way to the lush, sacred landscapes of Belize. Terri follows her musician boyfriend down south for a funeral, but a near-death experience quickly spirals into something much deeper. When her son mysteriously vanishes, Terri has to track him down through ancient folklore, hidden cenotes, and rhythmic beats, facing uncomfortable truths about her marriage, her faith, and her own inner fears along the way.

The themes here are so rich—exploring everything from Garifuna drums and Mayan cosmology to a fascinating blend of Christian values and Daoist wisdom. K. M. Cookie’s writing style is lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply immersive, making you feel the tropical humidity and hear the music pulsing through the pages. What makes this book truly unique is how seamlessly it weaves magical realism with raw, messy human emotion.

Reading this felt deeply personal. Terri isn’t a flawless heroine; she has plenty of bravado and struggles with her self-esteem, which made her desperation and fierce maternal love hit so close to home. I found myself tearing up more than once watching her confront her past wounds.

If I have one small critique, the pacing in the middle third dips just a bit as the narrative dense-packs a lot of spiritual lore all at once, which required me to slow down and really pay attention. But honestly, it’s a tiny hurdle in an otherwise unforgettable read.

5/5 ⭐

If you love stories about fierce mothers, cultural immersion, and transformative journeys, you need this on your shelf. Have you added this one to your TBR yet? 📖❤️
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✨ Hashtag: #BookstagramReads #BelizeTravels #MagicalRealismBooks #MaternalFiction #BookReviewCommunity

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I’m so excited to be part of The Virtual Indie Book Fair 🥹

I’m proud to be sharing my very first children’s book, Slow Down, Dane!, here at Table 9.

Dane runs fast, but the world is full of quiet wonders.

With a little guidance from Brother Stone, Dane slows down long enough to notice the beetles, butterflies, hidden nests, and other beautiful things he would have rushed right past.

If you visited my table, leave me a comment and tell me something your little one always stops to notice. ❤️ (or, something you always stop and notice yourself!).

TIBF Virtual Book Fair
🛑 If you found me first, start here: @theindiebookfair
⏩ Next Table: 10 @kmcookieauthor
🎟️ When you’re finished, enter the raffle here: @magicalpagepublishing

#theindiebookfair #supportsmallbusiness #childrensbooks #boardbooks #indieauthor

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Welcome to Table 11 of the virtual @theindiebookfair — Thanks for stopping by!

Remember, drop a comment to be eligible to win a prize (and because us indie authors LOVE to respond to your comments)!

I was recently at the Oregon State Fair, so here is my table, all set up and ready for you to explore. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 to hear all about the Forged Series.

Be sure to check out all the tables! 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗹𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁!

Happy Indie Book Fair Day!

This map is what the world looks like in the Forged Series. The North American continent looks a little different. After the Great Changes, survivors gathered in the Pacific Northwest and a new government formed.

The uptopia is starting to unravel. Where do you think the rebels of the Underground would hide? Right under their noses or outside of their reach? The government controls the media, so do you think the eastern reaches are really toxic or is that just what the government wants you to think?

Where would you add your pin? (There are no wrong answers!)

I may not be able to hand you a free little book, but you can still read the short story for free on my newsletter!

Visit cbmason.substack.com and find out what Contessa’s life is like “Before Her World is Shattered: In the Wilds,” a prequel to the Forged series.

The Forged series is a slow-burn dystopian YA psychological mystery about memory, control, and the fight for personal freedom—set in a future where perfection is engineered, and rebellion begins one choice at a time.

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 — available now
ᴀ ꜰʀᴀᴄᴛᴜʀᴇᴅ ᴡᴏʀʟᴅ. ᴀ ʜɪᴅᴅᴇɴ ᴘᴀꜱᴛ. ᴀ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ꜱʜᴇ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴇxᴘᴇᴄᴛᴇᴅ.

𝙈𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 — available now
ᴛʀᴜᴛʜꜱ ᴜɴᴄᴏᴠᴇʀᴇᴅ. ᴀʟʟɪᴀɴᴄᴇꜱ ꜰᴏʀᴍᴇᴅ. ᴛʜᴇ ᴘᴀᴛʜ ʀᴇᴠᴇᴀʟᴇᴅ.

𝙁𝙤𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙙 — coming next year
ʟɪɴᴇꜱ ᴇʀᴀꜱᴇᴅ. ᴄᴏɴᴛʀᴏʟ ʀᴇᴄʟᴀɪᴍᴇᴅ. ᴀ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ʀᴇᴡʀɪᴛᴛᴇɴ.

🌐bycbmason.com/where-to-buy

Written by: @bycbmason
Published by: @tobediscoveredpress
Cover Design by: @padrondesign

The first two books are available anywhere you buy books! You can order a signed paperback from my website at bycbmason.com/where-to-buy

Watch for 𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙: 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙘𝙧

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I just finished *Song of Hummingbird Highway* by K. M. Cookie, and I am still trying to catch my breath. This journey takes us from the familiar hum of the Detroit suburbs all the way to the lush, sacred landscapes of Belize. Terri follows her musician boyfriend down south for a funeral, but a near-death experience quickly spirals into something much deeper. When her son mysteriously vanishes, Terri has to track him down through ancient folklore, hidden cenotes, and rhythmic beats, facing uncomfortable truths about her marriage, her faith, and her own inner fears along the way.

The themes here are so rich—exploring everything from Garifuna drums and Mayan cosmology to a fascinating blend of Christian values and Daoist wisdom. K. M. Cookie’s writing style is lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply immersive, making you feel the tropical humidity and hear the music pulsing through the pages. What makes this book truly unique is how seamlessly it weaves magical realism with raw, messy human emotion.

Reading this felt deeply personal. Terri isn’t a flawless heroine; she has plenty of bravado and struggles with her self-esteem, which made her desperation and fierce maternal love hit so close to home. I found myself tearing up more than once watching her confront her past wounds.

If I have one small critique, the pacing in the middle third dips just a bit as the narrative dense-packs a lot of spiritual lore all at once, which required me to slow down and really pay attention. But honestly, it’s a tiny hurdle in an otherwise unforgettable read.

5/5 ⭐

If you love stories about fierce mothers, cultural immersion, and transformative journeys, you need this on your shelf. Have you added this one to your TBR yet? 📖❤️
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👉 Follow: @kmcookieauthor
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✨ Hashtag: #BookstagramReads #BelizeTravels #MagicalRealismBooks #MaternalFiction #BookReviewCommunity

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Four Seasons Book Awards - Spring Edition Winners
Category: Literary Fiction
Congratulations to all of our Spring Edition winners. Your stories, experiences, and voices make a powerful impact on readers, and we are proud to recognize your work and literary achievement.
Thank you to every author who submitted their books and shared their stories with us. It is an honor to celebrate authors trom all genres and backgrounds as we continue to support and recognize storytellers worldwide.
Visit our website to see all winners and finalists - link in our bio.
#FourSeasonsBookAwards #SpringEdition #Literaryfiction #BookAwards #AwardWinningAuthor #AuthorSpotlight #IndieAuthors #IndieBooks #WritersOflnstagram #ReadersOflnstagram
#Bookstagram #AuthorRecognition #LiteraryAwards #StorytellersUnite
#AlIGenresWelcome #PublishingCommunity #LiteraryCelebration

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I just finished *Song of Hummingbird Highway* by K. M. Cookie, and I am still trying to catch my breath. This journey takes us from the familiar hum of the Detroit suburbs all the way to the lush, sacred landscapes of Belize. Terri follows her musician boyfriend down south for a funeral, but a near-death experience quickly spirals into something much deeper. When her son mysteriously vanishes, Terri has to track him down through ancient folklore, hidden cenotes, and rhythmic beats, facing uncomfortable truths about her marriage, her faith, and her own inner fears along the way.

The themes here are so rich—exploring everything from Garifuna drums and Mayan cosmology to a fascinating blend of Christian values and Daoist wisdom. K. M. Cookie’s writing style is lyrical, atmospheric, and deeply immersive, making you feel the tropical humidity and hear the music pulsing through the pages. What makes this book truly unique is how seamlessly it weaves magical realism with raw, messy human emotion.

Reading this felt deeply personal. Terri isn’t a flawless heroine; she has plenty of bravado and struggles with her self-esteem, which made her desperation and fierce maternal love hit so close to home. I found myself tearing up more than once watching her confront her past wounds.

If I have one small critique, the pacing in the middle third dips just a bit as the narrative dense-packs a lot of spiritual lore all at once, which required me to slow down and really pay attention. But honestly, it’s a tiny hurdle in an otherwise unforgettable read.

5/5 ⭐

If you love stories about fierce mothers, cultural immersion, and transformative journeys, you need this on your shelf. Have you added this one to your TBR yet? 📖❤️
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👉 Follow: @kmcookieauthor
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✨ Hashtag: #BookstagramReads #BelizeTravels #MagicalRealismBooks #MaternalFiction #BookReviewCommunity

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