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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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My Abigail

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Everything, Somewhere

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Whip-poor-will, Whippoorwill

Whip-poor-will, Whippoorwill

Dusk of mourning doves

Mother is sleeping still

Crooked nest above

Flutter home, Little B,

Cry out, “Mom, I’m home!”

Mother does not wake from sleep.

Little B mourns alone.

Whip-poor-will, Whippoorwill

— A pixelated sky —

Cries his only word until

A child stirs by the fire.

“Mom, what is that bird I hear?”

She asks while roasting s’mores.

“The bird that sings to us? Oh, dear

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This book seemed to have a lot of missing pieces, lacked vivid description, served a predictable plot, but more than anything I just got tired of the narrator’s voice.
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Read this on my Italy trip! It truly does justice to Venice, an amazing city, although the middle 1/3 gets bogged down with a couple less-interesting characters. Still a very enjoyable read.
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Wow this book is a behemoth. Long long chapters, many many pages, and not always the most engaging

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