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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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The Misery House (The House...

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The Silent Forest (The Hous...

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Beautiful Tears

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My Abigail

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She (She, #1)

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Everything, Somewhere

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Home

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Until We Burn

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She Watches (She #2)

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WORX 96.7 Interview– Empty Room

In case you missed it live, I wanted to share the audio from my interview on WORX 96.7. I touch on a couple different topics: My teaching career, The Empty Room, literacy efforts overall, and what might come after this trilogy.

It’s absolutely worth a listen! Don’t forget to check out The Empty Room, available now!

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This book is something like House of Leaves + Insidious. It’s a bold ask that pays off. The storyline is surprisingly good. Great dialogue and description.


Some writing quirks: lots of paragraphs end with “and then—“ which I’m fine with overall, but o
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Not like anything I’ve read before. I wavered with 4 and 5 stars. I don’t think it’s perfect, but it’s super well-done at times. Still twisty for people who like that, but the characters are more immersive than your typical psych thriller. Incredible ...more
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Every story in this collection is so different and well-written. I thoroughly enjoyed each one!! 10/10, would recommend. (And check out his website for more fantastic stories… for free!)
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Some really good parts, but also some pretty cringey sections. Very tropey, and sometimes it works, but the ending falls flat. Great first half, though.
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Very solid read! Not the scariest book ever (or really at all) but it had a nice plot and some well-written sections. Good way to start October!!
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House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
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There it is. I finished the book.

If ever there was a book that can’t be succinctly described in a “just finished!” review, it’s this. But a few thoughts:

1. It’s not perfect. But large chunks of the writing gets as close as possible. The first 40 page
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Great premise but the beginning was much too slow
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Home Is Where the Bodies Are by Jeneva Rose
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I will not be reading any more books by this author… yikes 😳 If you like Freida, you should be able to see the quality difference between her books and this, though it’s the same genre and vibes
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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.”
David Duane Kummer, She

“People will do anything, if the right person leads them,”
David Duane Kummer, She

“Most people on the ledge of a tall building were not afraid they'd fall; they were afraid they'd jump.”
Lauren Alego

“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.”
Gaines Post, author of THAT ONE PRETTY THING

“Fingers are things that we took for granted.”
Gaines Post, author of THAT ONE PRETTY THING

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