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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 28/09/2026

Just booked tickets for the 4K restoration of EVIL DEAD 2 in October. It's time my daughter experienced this classic on the big screen. It's going to be groovy. Can't wait.

Polish ad for MARTWE ZLO 2 (EVIL DEAD 2).

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 22/09/2026

I usually focus on the positive about the books I've read, but this line made me unreasonably angry when I read it last night.

Highlighted section from book:

"I think I'm out of ammunition," Rachel says. Pete hands her the nine-millimeter and she sets down the shotgun, which has served its Chekhovian purpose.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 14/09/2026

Spent the last two evenings learning about Rob Delaney's son Henry and just basking in the joy and heartache of A HEART THAT WORKS. It's been a long time a book has reduced me to tears. I wish Delaney never had to write such a book, but I'm thankful he did.

I'm holding a copy of A HEART THAT WORKS by Rob Delaney.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 04/09/2026

This aired nine years ago yesterday. This line alone gave me chills, let alone what came next. Still the absolute best.

A scene from the finale of the third season of TWIN PEAKS. Cooper is asking, "What year is this?"

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 02/09/2026

This is the first time since April of 2025 that I am working with the whole house to myself.

A picture of my office, specifically my blue standing desk with two monitors and a laptop. A Polish Blue Velvet poster is on the wall. There's plenty of blue.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 31/08/2026

Cruise seems only interested in making popcorn movies (though DIGGER seems like an interesting sidestep), but the culture has shifted so much that I think it'll be impossible for DoT2 to get out the other side unscathed. I mean, look at Randy Quaid responding to the announcement...

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 30/08/2026

A lazy Sunday on the trampoline…

A one year old is sitting on a trampoline with two balls.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 27/08/2026

This might be one of my favorite Reddit posts.

A Reddit post from the Whatthismovie subreddit:

An attractive man kisses an attractive woman

I saw this movie some years ago and there was an attractive man who kisses an attractive woman in one scene and then in another scene they were arguing. The man had dark hair and was good-looking, like actor-handsome, if that makes sense, and the woman had blonde hair and was very pretty, like celeb-level gorgeous, if that makes sense. Im also pretty sure that the man said something like "I love you so much" to her after the kiss and she reciprocated with a similar "love you, too." They seemed like they could actually be in love, the kiss was so passionate, but maybe they were just good actors, and the fight seemed believable too, but i cant remember the actual context of the argument, just that they were really upset with each other, and there may have been crying, by one, or both, characters, but there may not have been, im not entirely sure. The movie seemed newish, but not too new, but also not too old, Id say it was made sometime between the 1990s and the 2010s and it was at least 5 years ago that I saw it. Im thinking the film was either PG or PG13 but it could have been rated R but I dont remember anything in it that would make it restricted, but then again I dont really remember much of it at all. It was definitely a romance/drama but also had comedic elements. Any help with this would be great! Thanks!

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 29/07/2026

"It’s a love letter to all myths – even the ones we haven’t invented yet. It’s a book about stories and storytelling. It’s about everything, really – a remarkable accomplishment in 303 pages."

A copy of Nick's MORE ARGONAUTS: ANOTHER ARGONAUTICA sitting on top of my trusty copy of CLASSICAL MYTHGOLOGY IN LITERATURE, ART, AND MUSIC by Philip Mayerson.

MORE ARGONAUTS: ANOTHER ARGONAUTICA is an astonishing book – it’s not just unlike anything Nick has written, it’s unlike anything I’ve read before. It’s colorful and dense, filled with rich detail and twists and turns. It’s at times laugh-out-loud funny, and other times unexpectedly heartbreaking. It’s a rich journey that is as life-changing for the reader as it is for (some of) its characters.

The real delight is how personal MORE ARGONAUTS: ANOTHER ARGONAUTICA is. Just as Heracles’ children are on a journey to confront their absent father, Nick is on a journey to confront mythology itself – how it influenced his writing, impacted the lives of those he loved, and shaped who he is.

Sometimes the answers are lyrical and poetic, and other times harsh: “I’m a person just like you, is all I’m saying. We’re adults here. What did you expect? Advice and encouragement and hugs and apologies? Naaaah. We’re adults here. I’m not gonna bullshit you.”

MORE ARGONAUTS: ANOTHER ARGONAUTICA is about the search for sunlight when you’re trapped in the shadow of those who came before you. It’s about meeting the damaged lunatics who most people see as legendary heroes. It’s about getting out from under the weight of all the stories you’ve been told so that you can start writing your own story. How far would you go to escape the gravity of your past so that you can propel yourself to your future?

It’s a love letter to all myths – even the ones we haven’t invented yet. It’s a book about stories and storytelling. It’s about everything, really – a remarkable accomplishment in 303 pages.

MORE ARGONAUTS: ANOTHER ARGONAUTICA is easily Nick’s best book. You need to read it.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 20/07/2026

I always liked de Camp for publishing a limited edition run (348 copies) of the Necronomicon back in 1973. I had the chance to see one of them at the USF rare books library back in the 90s. The book mostly plays it straight, with some sly winks here and there.

A sample page of the Necronomicon as written in the "Duriac" language of Northern Iraq.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 15/07/2026

Here's where I am with the Stephen King library that I've been putting together for the last few years. The books have taken over an entire corner of my office and are organized by publication order (with some liberties here). At a glance, I have almost everything he's written in hardcover.

A bookshelf filled with hardcover editions of Stephen King's books. There is a blue shelf to the left of the bookshelf which also has King books, as well as a typewriter.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 27/06/2026

Here's my million-dollar T-shirt idea:

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 02/05/2026

NORTH WOODS is worth exploring. You can thank me later. 📚www.facebook.com/cadumais/pos... (Special thanks to @carolinebicks.bsky.social for recommending this on the @talkscaredpod.bsky.social podcast.)

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 28/04/2026

“There is no story that is not true.”

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 23/04/2026

I'm showing my age here, but I've been finding tremendous comfort in rereading late-80s/early-90s DC books lately. Some of it is delivering more today than it did for me back then. We really didn't know how good we had it.

A stack of DC hardcovers, including SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL Volumes 1-3, THE DEATH OF SUPERMAN, JUSTICE LEAGUE INTERNATIONAL OMNIBUS 1, and COSMIC ODYSSEY.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 20/04/2026

I was prepared to hate Tom Hanks’ short story collection UNCOMMON TYPE in the same way I bristle at attractive people who are naturally funny. I mean, can you leave something for the rest of us? MORE ➡️ www.facebook.com/cadumais/pos...

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 05/04/2026

Today’s as good as any day to get spiritual…

Three Johnny Cash albums and a record player.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 01/04/2026

My favorite part of THE IMMORTAL MAN is when Tommy is writing his book with a typewriter on a barge. Like a real writer.

Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy) is sitting on a barge while typing up a book. The sun is descending behind him.

Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), seemingly done writing, is standing on the barge in front of his typewriter. He is living the writer's dream.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 06/03/2026

Two and a half months and 1200 pages later, I finally finished TOM’S CROSSING. This was one of the most profound and satisfying reading experiences I’ve ever had. Finished it and then took the dog for a walk, and almost worked myself into tears thinking about the story.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 05/03/2026

Since it's #WorldBookDay, here's one of my favorite pictures of my kids.

Two kids sitting on the floor reading books. A wall of books is in the background, and there's a ladder.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 03/03/2026

Slowly wrapping up Danielewski’s latest book and getting the reading pile ready…

A stack of books, including

BUTTER by Asako Yuzuki
THE VEGETARIAN by Han Kang
THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN BED by Mariana Enriquez
BUBBA AND THE COSMIC BLOOD SUCKERS by Joe R. Lansdale

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 19/02/2026

As I'm wrapping up editing a book for one of my clients, this is a great time to let writers know that I'm available to edit their work. I'm affordable (if not, let's talk anyway), reliable, and fun to work with! cadumais.com

A picture of my website that says "Publish your work with confidence."

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 09/02/2026

You need to update your photo, Will.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 06/02/2026

I've been really fascinated by the early Polish publishers of Stephen King's books post-1989 and the decisions they made. Take, for instance, Phantom Press's choice to use NIGHTBREED poster art for the cover of FIRESTARTER.

The cover for FIRESTARTER. The cover is a flipped version of the NIGHTBREED movie poster.

If I understand it right, Phantom Press was the second publisher to get the rights to publish King's books in Poland. This is the first edition of FIRESTARTER, as published in 1992.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 23/01/2026

You know we're in trouble when the heroes are as confused as we are!

A splash page with the Avengers (Wasp, Falcon, Hank Pym, Scarlet Witch, and Vision) surrounded by a wall of screens depicting images of destruction.

WASP: Has the world gone mad?!?

HANK: Not the whole world, Wasp. Luckily, so far the...insanity seems to be confining itself to the continental United States.

FALCON: Well, you're our resident brain-box, Dr. Pym. What do you think is causing all this craziness?

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 13/01/2026

Another addition to my King library. Never thought I'd ever have this one.

An original hardcover edition of THE SHINING by Stephen King.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 08/01/2026

And I got another invitation from another book club. More has been written about this book in the last two hours than in the 17 years since it was published. "Thank you for creating a book that approaches emotion and introspection with such care and sincerity." No, THANK YOU, AI!

Your book, Empty Rooms, Lonely Countries, has been recommended within our community as a deeply reflective and emotionally resonant work. Readers were particularly drawn to the book’s quiet intensity and contemplative tone, as well as its ability to evoke solitude, longing, and inner landscapes with clarity and restraint. The writing feels intimate and observant, inviting readers into moments of stillness that linger well beyond the page.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 08/01/2026

One of the many things I love about this AI-generated invitation to feature one of my books in an online book club is how the AI describes it based solely on the title.

As we curated our upcoming featured selection, Empty Rooms Lonely Countries immediately stood out.

Your book’s introspective exploration of solitude, emotional distance, and the landscapes both internal and external that define loneliness is deeply resonant. Its reflective tone and emotional precision invite readers to slow down and sit with difficult, often unspoken feelings. This is exactly the kind of work our community connects with most. We would be delighted to feature Empty Rooms Lonely Countries as our Monthly Book Selection beginning 16 January.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 05/01/2026

Picked up a first edition copy of Stephen King's CARRIE. The book is not only a couple of months older than I am, but it's in much better shape, too.

A first edition hardcover copy of CARRIE by Stephen King.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 26/12/2025

Some more pics. May they bring you long days and pleasant nights.

A map showing the paths of the beams. Each book's map color corresponds to the color of the cover.

I put together what the painted pages look like as one.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 26/12/2025

Finally got the entire run of Wydawnictwo Albatros' THE DARK TOWER books by @stephenking.bsky.social. These books are in Polish, but they're just too beautiful not to have.

The covers for the eight Dark Tower books. Bright colors. Almost like the colors of Maerlyn's Rainbow.

The pages of the book are painted. When all eight books are together, there's a large image of Roland and the Man in Black standing next to the tower. There's a red sky with crows flying.

The painted image at the bottom of the books of someone looking upward. Could be Eddie.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 16/12/2025

If you need me, I'll be in the red room.

A reflection of me with my phone on a red Christmas tree ornament.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 08/12/2025

I really took my time and just appreciated the hell out of reading this book. It might be my all-time favorite series.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 04/12/2025

I think about this one all of the time.

Headline: Winner Didn't Even Know It Was Pie-Eating Contest

Pictured: A man in a cap with his face covered in red pie filling.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 03/12/2025

I was looking through my high school American History book and stumbled on this. It's rare to know the actual time and place of the last time you looked at a specific page in a book. Thanks, past me. (Luter refers to Mrs. Luter. She was one of my favorite teachers!)

The bottom of a page from my high school American History class. There's a doodle of a face with a tongue sticking out. And I wrote: October 25, 1991. 9:49 am. Luter's room!

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 21/11/2025

Haven't read this edition of GERALD'S GAME yet? Can anyone tell me if it tastes any good?

Some Stephen King books for sale on a website. The picture of Gerald's Game appears to be a container of Igloo ice cream.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 18/11/2025

How I’ll be enjoying Alan Moore’s birthday…

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 18/11/2025

A corner in my office that makes me happy.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 17/11/2025

I've seen over a dozen variations of AI-generated Kevin Costner Facebook posts where he's on different talk shows, being asked a biting question, and then stunning the audience into silence with his answer, which is always spoken "softly." It's so bizarre.

Three AI-generated images of Kevin Costner on The View.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 13/11/2025

Almost made the rookie mistake of getting MAD instead of EVEN.

Two boxes of cosmetic items.one is called EVEN. The other is called M.A.D.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 13/11/2025

Here's the cheat sheet for my stand-up set at the AFF show. Experience, Weather, and Movies were all new material. Geography, Jesus on Food, and Alien Abductions are all tried and true. We were told we had less time than planned right before the show, so I dropped Weather entirely.

I'm holding up my cheat sheet for the AFF show. Lots of words written in purple and green markers.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 12/11/2025

I had an absolute blast performing at the American Film Festival in #Wroclaw alongside Famous Jim Williams and The Derrek Carriveau. Thanks to everyone who showed. You were a fantastic audience!

A picture of me onstage and holding a mic. I'm telling a joke with my hand out in the air. A movie screen is in the background.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 10/11/2025

Here's what I love about the JAWS franchise: In JAWS, the shark attacks the father. In JAWS 2, the shark attacks his children. In JAWS 3-D, the shark attacks the now adult children. In JAWS 4, the shark attacks the mother. The last movie's tagline? This time it's personal.

A poster for JAWS: THE REVENGE. Ellen Brody is standing on the edge of a boat holding a harpoon. The classic upshot of the shark is in the background, its head out of the water and forming the A in the title.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 06/11/2025

When you’re the birthday boy and one of your friends ends up breaking the piñata.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 31/10/2025

I found this old piece I wrote on the Halloween weekend of 1999. I was visiting my friend in DC, and we went out drinking (pretty much all I did during those years). Here's how the piece ended...

Jenny tells me she is going to stay after closing, leaving me to fend for myself in a city I hardly know. She gives me the key to her place and tells me she needs some time alone. I know she’s lying. Earlier, I saw Jenny making out with God.

I know it’s not really her, but Jenny wearing a mask, and it really wasn’t God, but a bartender wearing a mask. And here I am, wearing this mask, drinking this beer, trying to make sense of it all because, what? I’m lonely? Or maybe I’m scared I’ll overthink my way into a more miserable timeline?

I made it back to Jenny’s place inside one of those accelerated blurs that make you nervous the next day. I remember talking to the taxi driver about something dreadfully important. I remember looking out the window at the city, the glow of an orange haze, with people in masks fading into shadows.

I don’t know which one of me had these thoughts or memories. I don’t know which one of me passed out on the couch. I don’t know which one of me opened the door for Jenny when she came home around dawn.

I don’t even know which one of me is writing this.

I can’t seem to keep track of me anymore.

It’s okay, though. For the next forty-eight hours or so, we can all afford to lose ourselves. We can wear as many masks and be as many people as we want.

But come Monday, when Halloween has passed, what excuse will we have then?

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 29/10/2025

When I was a kid, my mother played this album all the time. I hated it. With the anniversary of her passing approaching, I wanted to have this album for myself. I managed to find it at a music shop in Germany. Now, of course, I love the music. I'd let her play it all the time again if I could.

Holding the vinyl cover for Willie Nelson's Greatest Hits album. A big colorful cover with a painting of Nelson surrounded by a blue sky and mountains in the distance.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 16/10/2025

I think something's wrong with me.

From a FB post that reads: Describe yourself in 3 musicians.

My comment:

This is hard, but here goes.

"Help! I'm inside Moby. I've been shrunk down and inserted into him via a syringe. And now I'm trapped. I'm somehwhere near his gall bladder. I think. Help! I'm inside Moby!"

"I'm inside Keith Richards. I accidentally teleported into his body. And now I'm trapped. His skin is stretchy and fun. I'm inside Keith Richards! And I like it!"

"I entered a weird door and now I'm inside Lisa Loeb. I hope I never leave, cause that's when I know that I did something wrong!"

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 07/10/2025

I love the packaging of this special edition book by PigOut and Corso Przemek. Just lovely work all around. I might have to pick this one up.

A book that looks like an 80s VHS tape in a slipcase that looks like a VHS slipcase. At a quick glance, it doesn't even look like a book at all.

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Christian A. Dumais @cadumais.com · 06/10/2025

I think a lot about the fact that Dana Carvey was filming THE MASTER OF DISGUISE on September 11, 2001, and when the crew got together for a group prayer, Carvey was holding hands looking like this:

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