Summerdale is a horror novel taking place in the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, where I just so happen to live. Once reading it, I was eager to speak with its author David Jay Collins. I was excited to discuss the power of words that formulate a story, characters, and themes. But in speaking with David, I also learned about the power of another set of words; the ones we tell ourselves. And, how what we tell ourselves can hold us back, or move us forward David’s story as an artist and author is about creativity, hard work and sacrifice, but I also think it’s about the impact of the story we all create in our mind about ourselves.

Rick’s September 23, 2021 Check-in with David can be viewed on IGTV

David will be reading from Summerdale and Summerdale II at Elevate Coffee on October 12 at 7 PM

Summerdale Crunch is now available at Candyality