Christian A. Dumais

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An American writer & editor in Poland. My books include KILLING IT, FAILED PILOT, GO WEST, and SMASHED. Check out Pop Culture Must Die ➡️ Want to know more? ➡️

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Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· 14d

"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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· 23d

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· 27d

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jun 27

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

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· May 2

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.)

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Apr 28

“There is no story that is not true.”

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Apr 23

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Apr 20

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...

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Apr 5

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

Three Johnny Cash albums and a record player.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Apr 1

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Mar 6

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Mar 5

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Mar 3

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

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Feb 19

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."

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Feb 9

You need to update your photo, Will.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Feb 6

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jan 23

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?

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jan 13

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

An original hardcover edition of THE SHINING by Stephen King.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jan 8

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jan 8

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Jan 5

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 26

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 26

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 16

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

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

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 8

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

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 4

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Dec 3

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!

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Nov 21

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.

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Nov 18

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

Christian A. Dumais@cadumais· Nov 18

A corner in my office that makes me happy.