Crafting stories that leave something behind in the hearts of those who read them
“Some stories change you. Others remind you who you’ve always been.”
Has Arrived
A tale of connection, grief, and what it means to be seen. Follow the journey of fifteen-year-old Ernest Hartwell and the mysterious Montaigne in this deeply moving debut novel.
Dustin Kennedy is a Canadian writer from Barrie, Ontario, the very setting of What the Silence Said, though he now lives with his family in the woods of Muskoka. A lifelong lover of stories, Dustin grew up with Tolkien in his ears, read aloud by his Papa Dave, whose voice sparked a passion that never left.
Though he had started other books, none felt quite real until this one. Born from a simple conversation and a single question—”What would a 10,000-year-old man be like?”. This story evolved into something deeply personal. It became a way to explore philosophy, connection, and what it means to truly feel.
Influenced by Cloud Cuckoo Land, A Farewell to Arms, and The Lord of the Rings
Father of four, husband, and reader who finds peace beneath a tree with a warm cup of coffee
“Above all, Dustin hopes his words leave something behind in the hearts of those who read them”
Montaigne, a timeless philosopher and wanderer, invites readers into his unique shop…
Dustin Kennedy