Hans Cummings (he/him)

https://chirp.enworld.org/@JediSoth

Voiceover Artist, Actor, and Author/Publisher of the World of Calliome Fantasy & Zack Jackson YA Sci-Fi novels, tabletop & video gamer, foodie. Member of the National Association of Voice Actors. Cast member of I Should Roll.

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https://HansCummingsVO.com
https://books2read.com/hanscummings/
http://www.amazon.com/Hans-Cummings/e/B005VEBILK

My Website: https://hanscummings.com
Bookshop.org Page: https://bookshop.org/contributors/hans-cummings
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Voice Over: https://hanscummingsvo.com

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2026-10-14 12:15:29 GMT

Admittedly, I've never seen Scanners, but I'd wager most of us on the Internet have seen the gif of the dude's head exploding from this movie. It's largely considered one of David Cronenberg's great films.
#MovieADay #Cinema #Movies #film
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2026-10-12 17:35:57 GMT

LOL LOL LOL the raccoon who crashed our performance Saturday night got a cast/crew profile! #theatre
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2026-09-25 12:05:05 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 25: Do illicit drugs or alcohol play a role in your story?
Nope. Not one bit.
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2026-09-24 12:05:06 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 24: If your MC made a grand entrance, what fitting song would accompany them?
Grand entrances aren't Zack's style, but it would be something contemporary pop, possibly from his former dorm-mate Mickey, aka popstar Minkah Justice.
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2026-09-23 18:12:48 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 23: Have your characters’ journeys affected your own life? Is so, how?
Not that I'm conscious of.
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2026-09-22 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 22: If you wrote a memoir on your writing journey so far, what would it be called?
Spurts and Refractory Periods.
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2026-09-21 12:05:06 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 21: In your current WIP, which character do you relate to the least and why?
I haven't developed enough of the cast yet to answer this.
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2026-09-21 12:01:13 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 21: What can a reader know to be true about you from your work?
Ask a reader, not me. All I can tell you is what I think should come through in my work, but I'm too close to objectively determine that.
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2026-09-20 14:05:01 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 20: How do your characters access water or whatever they need to drink?
The #ZackJackson series is set in a non-dystopic 43rd century, so character access it however they want. Order it in restaurants. Get it from home. Public water dispensers. It's free, clean, and available.
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2026-09-19 12:05:04 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 19: What are three personality strengths your antagonist has?
Courage. Intelligence. Patience.
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2026-09-18 12:05:04 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 18: What are three personality strengths your MC has?
Curiosity, Honesty, Courage
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2026-09-17 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 17: By the end of your story, how many injuries has your MC had?
Depends on the book. Book 1, a few broken bones. Book 2, exposure injuries. Book 3, bite wounds. Book 4, nothing. Book 5, every injury sustained in the book healed by the end. Book 6, time will tell...
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2026-09-16 12:05:04 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 16: If your MC was elected mayor of your own town, would you stay or move? Why?
The problems with where I live are largely systemic state and Federal problems, not city problems. It wouldn't affect my decision one way or another.
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2026-09-15 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept. 15: Your characters get one completely ordinary day with no villains, quests, murders, wars, prophecies, romantic disasters, or impending apocalypses. How do they spend it?
At a spa, carousing, chilling at home, or playing games.
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2026-09-14 12:05:05 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 14: Your MC is offered exactly what they’ve always wanted—but accepting it will cost them something they love: What do they choose?
#ZackJackson has already achieved what he wanted most (though he may not realize yet), so it's a no-brainer: he'll keep what he loves.
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2026-09-13 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 13: Share a line of dialogue that sounds innocent without context but absolutely isn’t.
I can't think of anything I've written that fit this at the moment, and I don't have time to scour through everything I've written or read.
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2026-09-12 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 12: If you removed one supporting character from your story, whose absence would change the plot the most?
Removing Kali from Malediction would have altered Kale's story arc completely across all three books, possibly even altered the main plot.
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2026-09-11 12:05:03 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 11: What does your MC believe about themselves at the beginning of the story that turns out to be completely wrong?
That he'll never accomplish anything important or more meaningful than he's already done by accident; that he has no further purpose.
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2026-09-10 12:05:06 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 10: Share a description from your WIP that establishes atmosphere without explicitly naming the emotion.
He [Zack] glanced over at Ix’s nest, a pile of blankets and pillows his Valtraxian friend slept on. “At least you were good at something from the very beginning.”
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2026-09-09 12:05:05 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 9: What secret would cause the most damage if it were revealed in your story right now?
Honestly, considering what secrets have been revealed about the ultra-wealthy and many of our politicians that should have had dire consequences for them, but have resulted in... nothing... I can't think of ANYTHING.
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2026-09-08 12:05:03 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 8.Which character would be the worst person to get trapped in an elevator with?
Toss up between Kale (World of Calliome) and Mungus (#ZackJackson).
Kale would get bored quickly and probably cause havoc trying to repair the elevator from the inside. Mungus would get frustrated, angry, and possibly start breaking things.
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2026-09-07 12:05:01 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 7: Describe a moment when one of your characters realizes they’ve made a terrible mistake.
My current WiP isn't far enough along for this to happen. Yet. But it will.
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2026-09-06 12:05:01 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 6: What is your MC hilariously bad at?
Saying complicated words, phrases, and names correctly the first couple of times he tries.
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2026-09-05 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 5: If your antagonist could justify their actions in one sentence, what would they say?
"I have a duty to ensure the survival of my culture."
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2026-09-04 12:05:04 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 4: What seemingly insignificant object in your story carries a lot of emotional weight?
The remnant of the "iron star" that Zack has is more important to him than he realizes.
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2026-09-03 12:05:02 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 3: Share a line from your WIP that reveals more than the speaker intended.
I've not actually written enough yet for this to be possible.
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2026-09-01 12:05:01 GMT

#WordWeavers Sept 1:. What is something your MC desperately wants but would never admit to wanting?
Revenge on all the people who have been tormenting him for the last several years, especially the adults.
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2026-08-31 17:12:06 GMT

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This seems like a common trend, yet seems to enjoy a 95% favorability among the press.

2026-08-31 12:05:05 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 31: What's one thing you hope readers remember long after they finish your story?
That I spun an entertaining yarn that inspired them to leave a review, tell their friends about it, and perhaps even buy another of my books. Unless they're in Hollywood, then I hope they're inspired to option it.
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2026-08-30 12:05:01 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 30: If you could interview one of your characters over coffee, what would be the first question you asked?
What would you tell someone about yourself that you think would surprise them?
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2026-08-29 13:15:13 GMT

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If #SciFi is more your speed, I have a #YA sci-fi series: Zack Jackson (currently on book 5). If you have kids 12+, this series is a great way to start them on some sci-fi adventures! Join Zack in the 43rd century with book 1, Zack Jackson & The Cult of Athos.
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2026-08-29 13:15:12 GMT

Reading helps keep your mind active and the escape fiction provides can improve your outlook and mental well-being. So, if you're looking for a new #HighFantasy read, try my World of Calliome novels. They're character-forward tales of magic, monsters, and adventure.
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2026-08-29 12:02:00 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 29: What writing accomplishment are you quietly proud of?
I'm not particularly quiet about the only worthy accomplishment: actually writing and publishing a full-length novel. 11 times!
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2026-08-28 12:03:06 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 28: What's one question you're still trying to answer about your story?
What is the point, beyond tying up loose ends and finishing the series?
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2026-08-27 12:07:32 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 27: Which character would win a trivia contest?
Ix, hands-down (all four of them!). Like most folks in the 43rd century, Ix is a cyborg, but since Valtraxians require far less sleep than mammalian species, Ix spends a lot of time reading, playing games, and absorbing trivia.
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2026-08-26 12:02:51 GMT

#WordWeavers Aug. 26: What weather best matches your current work in progress?
The sixth #ZackJackson novel takes place entirely (so far) in an environmentally-controlled space habitat, so perfectly comfortable "weather" all the time.
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2026-07-16 13:50:18 GMT

The Fifth Element is the kind of sci-fi film we need more of. It's fun, quotable, and looks fantastic.
#MovieADay #Movies #Film #Cinema
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2026-04-16 11:09:46 GMT

Adaptations of Stephen King novels have been hit or miss. Salem's Lot (1979) was one of the better ones. This movie scared the crap out of me as a kid. Especially the scene with the child vampire tapping on the other kid's window at night.
"Open the window. Open the window, Mark. Open the window, Mark. Please! Let me in! It's OK, Mark, I'm your friend."
Creepy AF.
#MovieADay #Movies #Film #Cinema
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2025-08-12 12:32:41 GMT

Me trying to just stay up-to-date on current events and news while being bombarded with doom, gloom, and misinformation.
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2025-07-11 17:01:15 GMT

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#ENnies Voting is now live!
https://vote.ennie-awards.com/vote/2025/
I would greatly appreciate your vote for Judge for next year.

2025-07-06 14:24:04 GMT

#TTRPG folks: #ENnies nominees have been announced. Voting starts on July 11 and while you're voting for products, you also get to vote for next season's judges. One of whom may be... ME. In fact, I say so here: https://youtube.com/shorts/VPxvOprUxxM?feature=share
2025 ENnie Award Nominees: https://ennie-awards.com/2025-nominees/
You can also nominate your favorite publishers!

2025-05-06 10:47:24 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub May 6: What does your usual workspace look like? Share a picture.
I consider myself lucky if I'm NOT trying to work like this.
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2025-01-16 13:53:56 GMT

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ooh! Is the announcement "I have eaten! It was delicious!"?

2024-09-20 17:27:23 GMT

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Marvel Multiverse RPG (tabletop) tonight where I play Hit-Monkey! Then, I think I'll just have enough time this weekend to keep up with my dailies and the Undaunted Event going on in Elder Scrolls Online. Paid work and a webinar comes first!
#GamesFTW

2024-08-30 16:47:15 GMT

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Ooh! I just thought of a service I could offer.
Possibly less satisfying to people who want to beat their own printer to pieces, though.

2024-08-07 13:18:22 GMT

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I don't like my laptop keyboard. If I was using it as my primary computer for typing stuff, I'd probably use an external keyboard for it. Right now, I'm just recording audio on it.

2024-08-07 13:14:03 GMT

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I still use one. Makes me feel like I'm DOING something when I type a lot.