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David Duane Kummer

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Born
in Louisville, Kentucky, The United States
October 29, 2000

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My name is David Kummer. I'm a young writer who leans towards horror, mystery, thrillers, and young adult fiction. My books are fast-paced, easy-to-read, with shocking twists and unpredictable endings.

My new series is The House on the Hill, a new type of haunted house trilogy focusing on one family and the small town under attack. It's creepy enough for horror readers, but character-focused and plot-driven, so it's perfect for anyone who enjoys a good mystery novel.

I grew up in Madison, Indiana, a small town on the Ohio River, with lots of history and settings around here that influence my books. Now I live in New Albany with my fantastic wife. When I'm not writing, I'm a full-time English teacher for 9th graders and I enjoy spending as muc
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David Duane Kummer I wrote my short story collection "As Trees Turned Away" when I was 14 and it was about 80 pages. I wrote another 13 stories and updated it so that no…moreI wrote my short story collection "As Trees Turned Away" when I was 14 and it was about 80 pages. I wrote another 13 stories and updated it so that now it's closer to 200.

My first novel, however, was "She" and that was over 200 pages long. It's a decent-sixed novel.(less)
David Duane Kummer I just keep on writing, or find a new project to work on. Jumping back and forth keeps me fresh and excited about what I'm typing.…moreI just keep on writing, or find a new project to work on. Jumping back and forth keeps me fresh and excited about what I'm typing.(less)
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Everything, Somewhere

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2025 Recap: Books, Movies, And More

One of my favorite things to do at the end of each year is reflect on my favorite art from that year. Sometimes, it’s specifically new projects, things that came out in 2025, such as movies. Other times, it’s things that are new to me, and that’s my books category. So a little bit of old, a little bit of new, and a clean slate coming soon.

I also put out a couple new books this year: The Band and T

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Not the best of his works, but I really enjoyed the first 2/3 and the robbery scene. Interesting to see the style progress from this to other works
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Mehhhh some parts were good but the “twists” were predictable. An enjoyable read still
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Read this to teach. Such a wonderful book with so many layers. It’s often paired with Catcher in the Rye, but the two are not overly similar. Sylvia Plath is a genius.
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Truly a thrilling and engaging read. I’ve never read anything like it. Don’t believe any of the hate; this book is absolutely worth reading!! It was such fun, in a weird way. Loved it!! Need more from this author
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Truly a thrilling and engaging read. I’ve never read anything like it. Don’t believe any of the hate; this book is absolutely worth reading!! It was such fun, in a weird way. Loved it!! Need more from this author
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" Calling this an A24 movie of a book is actually the perfect description!! Wish I could find more like it "
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“Sometimes mystery is a welcome blanket, because truth can rarely pierce through it.”
David Duane Kummer, She

“Pain, just pure, familiar, and terrible, would be a comfort.”
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“People will do anything, if the right person leads them,”
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“Most people on the ledge of a tall building were not afraid they'd fall; they were afraid they'd jump.”
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“Sales are proof that somebody is reading.”
Jessica Hernandez

“To gain your own voice, forget about having it heard. Become a saint of your own province and your own consciousness.”
Allen Ginsberg

“I hold humanity in the palm of my hand. It looks like the bones are completely gone now, completely gone.”
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“Fingers are things that we took for granted.”
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