Winter Thoughts: Lessons From "Train Dreams" And "Hamnet" Recently, there have been a string of movies based on literary classics. (Note: I'm including Hamnet because it's based on a book, though not a literary classic, and invokes the writing/mythos of Shakespeare, of course.) Whether it's Frankenstein, Wuthering Heights, Train Dreams, or others, classic literature has … Continue reading Nobody Heals Alone: “Train Dreams” And “Hamnet”
Author: David Kummer
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 … Continue reading WORX 96.7 Interview– Empty Room
The Empty Room: Out Now
The Empty Room: Order Now! I'm so excited to share this with you: The Empty Room is here! This shocking end to the trilogy is out now. Consider this an early Halloween treat! (No tricks from me this year.) If you've been keeping with my writing updates, you know this book has a lot to … Continue reading The Empty Room: Out Now
Conjuring 4: Movie Review
Well, it has been a year for horror movies. First, Sinners? Follow that up with Weapons? What an incredible run, and it's not even October yet! (Yes, I reviewed both of those. Yes, you should click the links and check out my thoughts.) But for the average horror-movie fan, no brand hits as hard as … Continue reading Conjuring 4: Movie Review
The Empty Room: Cover Reveal
The Empty Room: Pre-order! I'm so excited to share this with you: The cover for The Empty Room! This shocking end to the trilogy is coming on October 24. I'm counting down the weeks already. If you've been keeping with my writing updates, you know this book has a lot to offer. Twists, turns, heartbreak, … Continue reading The Empty Room: Cover Reveal
Movie Review: Weapons
By this point, everyone has heard the incredible backstory of this movie: the bidding war for the rights to produce/direct it; Jordan Peele losing out and immediately firing his representatives; the possible symbolism behind the title Weapons, about a class of elementary kids that go missing. Without a doubt, this movie has been heavily hyped … Continue reading Movie Review: Weapons
Movie Review: Frank & Penelope
There have been plenty of movies that I reviewed on this website which felt like a waste of time to watch. And sometimes, those are the most fun to review! But it's nice, every so often, to include one I'm absolutely stoked about. Especially when it's a surprisingly good movie like It's What's Inside, the … Continue reading Movie Review: Frank & Penelope
Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
If you were caught up in the Fear Street craze of 2021, you likely remember where and when you watched those movies. They’re all over the place quality-wise, but I remember the exact place I watched them: With my lovely wife, on a vacation to Brown County, Indiana, and we stayed in our favorite cabin … Continue reading Movie Review: Fear Street (Prom Queen)
The Empty Room: Update #5
The Empty Room: Pre-order! Hello, everyone! Since we’re slowly but surely moving past The Band launch and inching ever closer to The Empty Room release in October, I wanted to give you some updates. On the other hand, I’m not even done with the first draft yet (roughly 70% there!), so this will serve as … Continue reading The Empty Room: Update #5
WORX 96.7 Interview
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: The Band and some of the inspiration behind the book; The Empty Room, what to expect, and how I'm going to wrap up this trilogy. It's absolutely worth a listen, … Continue reading WORX 96.7 Interview
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