Christian A. Dumais
@cadumais.com
An American writer & editor in Poland. My books include KILLING IT, FAILED PILOT, GO WEST, and SMASHED.
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Christian A. Dumais
@cadumais.com
· Jun 11
Christian A. Dumais | American Writer and Editor in Wrocław
American writer and editor based in Wrocław, Poland. Eight published books, TEDx speaker, mentioned in TIME and Rolling Stone. Professional editing and proofreading for companies, academics, and write...
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I finally have a website that actually reflects everything I do.
Imagine a website about Mitch Buchannon that focuses on his lifeguarding but completely ignores his nightly paranormal detective work!
THAT WOULD BE INSANE.
Anyway. cadumais.com. It has books, editing, speaking, and fewer ghosts.
Imagine a website about Mitch Buchannon that focuses on his lifeguarding but completely ignores his nightly paranormal detective work!
THAT WOULD BE INSANE.
Anyway. cadumais.com. It has books, editing, speaking, and fewer ghosts.
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 wish Delaney never had to write such a book, but I'm thankful he did.
September 14, 2026 at 7:47 AM
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 wish Delaney never had to write such a book, but I'm thankful he did.
This aired nine years ago yesterday. This line alone gave me chills, let alone what came next. Still the absolute best.
September 4, 2026 at 6:49 AM
This aired nine years ago yesterday. This line alone gave me chills, let alone what came next. Still the absolute best.
FANS (for the last 30 years): We want our superheroes stories gritty and realistic. People need to finally take the genre seriously!
LANTERNS introduces racial politics into its story.
FANS (today): NO! NOT LIKE THAT!
LANTERNS introduces racial politics into its story.
FANS (today): NO! NOT LIKE THAT!
September 3, 2026 at 10:18 AM
FANS (for the last 30 years): We want our superheroes stories gritty and realistic. People need to finally take the genre seriously!
LANTERNS introduces racial politics into its story.
FANS (today): NO! NOT LIKE THAT!
LANTERNS introduces racial politics into its story.
FANS (today): NO! NOT LIKE THAT!
This is the first time since April of 2025 that I am working with the whole house to myself.
September 2, 2026 at 6:39 AM
This is the first time since April of 2025 that I am working with the whole house to myself.
A lazy Sunday on the trampoline…
August 30, 2026 at 2:48 PM
A lazy Sunday on the trampoline…
This is fascinating. The original was meant to recapture the lightning in the bottle Tony Scott and Tom Cruise achieved with TOP GUN by cutting and pasting the story with different vehicles. It should’ve worked, but the 90s looked at that rehashed 80s bombast and said no thank you.
First tease at ‘DAYS OF THUNDER 2’.
• Starring Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway
• In theaters on June 2, 2028
• Starring Tom Cruise and Anne Hathaway
• In theaters on June 2, 2028
August 29, 2026 at 7:44 PM
This is fascinating. The original was meant to recapture the lightning in the bottle Tony Scott and Tom Cruise achieved with TOP GUN by cutting and pasting the story with different vehicles. It should’ve worked, but the 90s looked at that rehashed 80s bombast and said no thank you.
This might be one of my favorite Reddit posts.
August 27, 2026 at 12:24 PM
This might be one of my favorite Reddit posts.
Reposted by Christian A. Dumais
"A humorous romp through your 6th favorite Marvel super team. Dumais delivers the goods again. Add this to your summer pull list!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1500829617
🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1500829617
August 21, 2026 at 3:01 PM
"A humorous romp through your 6th favorite Marvel super team. Dumais delivers the goods again. Add this to your summer pull list!" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1500829617
🏹🐦🐅🧲🕶️
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1500829617
To me, my X-Men, or not to me.
I appreciate the kind messages about not getting cast in the new X-MEN. There are lots of reasons why I wasn’t picked, but it mostly came down to not auditioning, not being an actor, and looking nothing like Rogue. Thanks again, everyone!
August 15, 2026 at 11:11 AM
To me, my X-Men, or not to me.
I appreciate the kind messages about not getting cast in the new X-MEN. There are lots of reasons why I wasn’t picked, but it mostly came down to not auditioning, not being an actor, and looking nothing like Rogue. Thanks again, everyone!
August 15, 2026 at 8:58 AM
I appreciate the kind messages about not getting cast in the new X-MEN. There are lots of reasons why I wasn’t picked, but it mostly came down to not auditioning, not being an actor, and looking nothing like Rogue. Thanks again, everyone!
Reposted by Christian A. Dumais
One of my favorite running bits in AVENGERS WEST COAST was Wonder Man angrily flying away either from Wanda or because of Wanda. I was delighted that the trend continued in WONDER MAN (V2).
AVENGERS WEST COAST #63, #66, and #69-70.
WONDER MAN #12
AVENGERS WEST COAST #63, #66, and #69-70.
WONDER MAN #12
August 12, 2026 at 3:01 PM
One of my favorite running bits in AVENGERS WEST COAST was Wonder Man angrily flying away either from Wanda or because of Wanda. I was delighted that the trend continued in WONDER MAN (V2).
AVENGERS WEST COAST #63, #66, and #69-70.
WONDER MAN #12
AVENGERS WEST COAST #63, #66, and #69-70.
WONDER MAN #12
I listened to this last night and just loved the hell out of it.
Even though I have a reading pile that looks like the ass-end of a game of Jenga, I just ordered another copy of MOBY DICK (with the Hester Blum intro) and plan on reading along.
Even though I have a reading pile that looks like the ass-end of a game of Jenga, I just ordered another copy of MOBY DICK (with the Hester Blum intro) and plan on reading along.
🚨Alert! We’ve made the 1st episode of our Moby-Dick podcast free to lure you in. YouTube below & it’s free on Apple Podcasts & Spotify too. And Episode 2 is out today for subscribers! Treat yourself! 🐳 youtu.be/VDACQq663UQ?...
Episode 1: Setting Sail
YouTube video by Exploring The Greats
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August 12, 2026 at 6:49 AM
I listened to this last night and just loved the hell out of it.
Even though I have a reading pile that looks like the ass-end of a game of Jenga, I just ordered another copy of MOBY DICK (with the Hester Blum intro) and plan on reading along.
Even though I have a reading pile that looks like the ass-end of a game of Jenga, I just ordered another copy of MOBY DICK (with the Hester Blum intro) and plan on reading along.
One of the most transcendent movie scenes I've ever seen. If you haven't watched ANOTHER ROUND, don't click the link to the scene. See it in context and thank me later.
still think this might well be the best scene of this decade
Mads Mikkelsen dancing in ANOTHER ROUND
YouTube video by StudiocanalUK
youtu.be
August 8, 2026 at 6:59 AM
One of the most transcendent movie scenes I've ever seen. If you haven't watched ANOTHER ROUND, don't click the link to the scene. See it in context and thank me later.
Why an editor is important:
HEMINGWAY: For rent. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
EDITOR: Who rents clown shoes?
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
E: If they're for sale, they should be new.
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Never worn.
E: It's still too long.
H: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
HEMINGWAY: For rent. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
EDITOR: Who rents clown shoes?
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
E: If they're for sale, they should be new.
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Never worn.
E: It's still too long.
H: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
August 4, 2026 at 6:51 AM
Why an editor is important:
HEMINGWAY: For rent. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
EDITOR: Who rents clown shoes?
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
E: If they're for sale, they should be new.
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Never worn.
E: It's still too long.
H: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
HEMINGWAY: For rent. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
EDITOR: Who rents clown shoes?
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Worn twice.
E: If they're for sale, they should be new.
H: For sale. Clown shoes. Never worn.
E: It's still too long.
H: For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
Every day I come home I'm worried my family and friends will be gathered for my peanut butter intervention.
July 29, 2026 at 6:44 AM
Every day I come home I'm worried my family and friends will be gathered for my peanut butter intervention.
As Odyssey Summer heats up, this book should be in the conversation. I can't recommend this one enough.
Since everyone's on an Odyssey high, may I recommend my novel MORE ARGONAUTS? A tale set in the world of Ancient Greek mythology, & a battle of wills between an Author & his Muse. HC and trade PB.
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More Argonauts: Another Argonautica
More Argonauts: Another Argonautica [Pendleton, Nicholas] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. More Argonauts: Another Argonautica
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July 29, 2026 at 4:46 AM
As Odyssey Summer heats up, this book should be in the conversation. I can't recommend this one enough.
I wanted to read THE KIRA, but my parents could only afford A KIRA.
We were poor growing up so we had to buy abridged manga. I only got to read The Gist of The North Star
July 27, 2026 at 7:07 PM
I wanted to read THE KIRA, but my parents could only afford A KIRA.
I hope Eva Mendes is in the new GHOST RIDER movie. I also hope the new GHOST RIDER movie is a secret FACE/OFF sequel.
July 27, 2026 at 8:29 AM
I hope Eva Mendes is in the new GHOST RIDER movie. I also hope the new GHOST RIDER movie is a secret FACE/OFF sequel.
I haven’t watched this movie since I was a kid, and I was obsessed with it. I even went to Waldenbooks and got the book. It was the first book I ever had to special order and wait for it to arrive. It was like a whole new world had revealed itself to me.
It's the 45th anniversary of WOLFEN, a very strange and compelling urban horror film
July 24, 2026 at 7:41 PM
I haven’t watched this movie since I was a kid, and I was obsessed with it. I even went to Waldenbooks and got the book. It was the first book I ever had to special order and wait for it to arrive. It was like a whole new world had revealed itself to me.
Apparently, most people on Twitter found out about Muammar Gaddafi’s death from me.
Okay, my QUESTION OF THE DAY is…
What is your weirdest actual accomplishment?
Not the biggest necessarily…but the weirdest?
What is your weirdest actual accomplishment?
Not the biggest necessarily…but the weirdest?
July 22, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Apparently, most people on Twitter found out about Muammar Gaddafi’s death from me.
Rewatched this recently for the first time since the 80s and was blown away how much better it was than I remembered. It really needs to be in the same conversation as FRIGHT NIGHT.
Happy anniversary to Richard Wenk's VAMP, which turns 40 this year. It's also one of my favorite '80s horror movies.
@bloody-disgusting.com
@bloody-disgusting.com
Neon-Soaked Cult Classic ‘Vamp’ Starring Grace Jones Still Has Bite 40 Years Later
College kids, strippers and vampires—those were Donald P. Borchers’ only requirements when he approached Richard Wenk about writing and directing a movie for New World Pictures. As requested, Wenk coo...
bloody-disgusting.com
July 18, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Rewatched this recently for the first time since the 80s and was blown away how much better it was than I remembered. It really needs to be in the same conversation as FRIGHT NIGHT.
After years of research, I now have information about the greatest threat to humanity. A danger that will consume all of us within the next three years. It's already too late.
You can read about it in my new book, WE'RE GOING TO DIE (co-written with Jake Tapper) from Simon & Schuster in Fall 2028.
You can read about it in my new book, WE'RE GOING TO DIE (co-written with Jake Tapper) from Simon & Schuster in Fall 2028.
July 15, 2026 at 6:51 PM
After years of research, I now have information about the greatest threat to humanity. A danger that will consume all of us within the next three years. It's already too late.
You can read about it in my new book, WE'RE GOING TO DIE (co-written with Jake Tapper) from Simon & Schuster in Fall 2028.
You can read about it in my new book, WE'RE GOING TO DIE (co-written with Jake Tapper) from Simon & Schuster in Fall 2028.
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.
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.
July 15, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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.
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.
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Writers (of whatever), if you've ever sold a short/poem/essay, is the first venue that you sold to still in business?
My first actual sale was to Ideomancer back in 2002 or 2003.
They are defunct.
What was yours?
My first actual sale was to Ideomancer back in 2002 or 2003.
They are defunct.
What was yours?
July 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Writers (of whatever), if you've ever sold a short/poem/essay, is the first venue that you sold to still in business?
My first actual sale was to Ideomancer back in 2002 or 2003.
They are defunct.
What was yours?
My first actual sale was to Ideomancer back in 2002 or 2003.
They are defunct.
What was yours?
I’m a huge believer in pumping up the jam, but not at the expense of peanut butter’s self esteem.
July 13, 2026 at 12:49 PM
I’m a huge believer in pumping up the jam, but not at the expense of peanut butter’s self esteem.