Welcome to the David J. Kershner website!
I have created this website so readers and fans alike can keep better track of my writing, podcast, thoughts on a given topic, and everything else. Plus, I don’t have to worry about being banned, shadow banned, doxed or whatever… so there’s that. This site contains a wide range of information for the preparedness minded. First off, we have my five-part post-apocalyptic fiction series Foreign and Domestic, my three non-fiction preparedness books (plus a cookbook), additional fiction/non-fiction book recommendations, three podcasts in The Kershner Files, The Dave Kershner Lightning Round, and Fragile Union, our Etsy page, the Two Rivers Outfitter preparedness Collections, the Contra Radio Network, and a Resources menu chock full of information on HAM radio, precious metals, gun shows, conferences and conventions and so much more… SO ENJOY!
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AUGUST 24, 2026 | NEW BOOK RELEASED!
I’ve published a new preparedness centric non-fiction book in The Practical Water Harvesting Guide! This is another AI assisted published work where I provided the source material in my previous writings and told it to expand the existing concepts while also prompting the tool to generate new topics that were not address in my other works. There were a number of concepts I wanted included beyond installing rain barrels and doing the math for collection potential and amounts. This new book has water harvesting down to an exact science.
AUGUST 10, 2026 | NEW BOOK RELEASED!
I’ve published a new preparedness centric non-fiction book in The Home-Scale Orchard: A Practical, Research-Based Field Guide! This is my first AI assisted publication where I provided the source material from my previous works and told it to expand the concepts! And boy did it ever! This guide takes you through all eleven USDA cold-hardiness zones and makes recommendations for fruit trees, nut trees and shrubs, berry bushes, shrubs, and low fruit, and grapes and grape-like trellis crops based on each zone.
‘Designs by D and T Store’ ETSY Page! Check it Out!
The wife and I now have the Designs by D and T Store Etsy shop up and running. The store contains a number of fun t-shirts, barware, tumblers, mugs, stickers, and more! Many items contain patriotic, preparedness, and humorous designs and phrases. Selections include: ‘Kilroy Was Here’, the Gadsden Flag, Ben Franklin’s ‘Live Free or Die’ snake, ‘Stack it Deep’, ‘Two is One, One is None’, ‘Happy Treason Day’, the ‘Slow is Smooth’ sloth, ‘Covfefe’, and much more! Feel free to peruse the Designs by D and T Store on Etsy. If you have suggestions for a new designs, drop us a line along with your idea(s) on the Contact page!
Contra Radio Network Has a New Home Too!
You’ve also found the new home of the Contra Radio Network! Since taking over CRN from its original owner John Jeffers, the Contra Radio Network has had some notable changes. CRN is currently broadcast on the Contra Radio Network Rumble channel exclusively. CRN hosts a variety of shows that cover everything from religion, preparedness and self-sufficiency, and current events. Tune in on Rumble and join the community! To see the current slate of shows we offer, go to the Contra Radio Network page.
Two Rivers Outfitter Has a New Home… Right Here!
After some very long conversations we’ve made the decision to consolidate several websites. As a result, the entirety of the previously stand-alone Two Rivers Outfitter website has been folded in my original site right here. All of the Collections remain intact.
Website Breakdown
Blog: I used to write more but with the two podcasts I tend to discuss my thoughts there instead of writing.
My Works: See what I’ve published in terms of fiction and non-fiction books and an assortment of interviews I performed and what my works in progress.
Podcast: Catch the latest from my two shows here (audio only) or to reach the videos, click the Rumble links located on the respective podcast page (Lightning Round | Kershner Files | Fragile Union) for each episode. NOTE: Older episodes containing ‘CRN’ links will not function after 2/1/2026
Resources: Review data I find important like PMs, seeds, gun shows, and assorted research I’ve performed.
Two Rivers Outfitter: After shutting down several websites in a cost cutting measure, I transitioned the Two Rivers Outfitter site in its entirety into this site.
Contra Radio Network: Another cost cutting measure, the CRN podbean site was closed as well. A basic landing page is here but all shows are broadcast on the Contra Radio Network Rumble channel.
Recipes: Download a whole host of recipes from some of my non-fiction books and family favorites.
Archive: Find archived episodes of the podcasts and the blog I used to maintain.
Extra Stuff: In order to keep the menu to a single row, I folded the ‘Affiliates’, ‘Contact’, and ‘About’ pages into a single menu option.
So, thank you for stopping by… and by all means, ENJOY!
Shameless Self-Promotion
I’ve been a little writing machine as of late. Below are all of the books I’ve published under my DJK Publishing House brand:
Non-Fiction:
Just a Small Gathering, Volume I: A Guide to Entertaining Small Groups of Family & Friends (published September 2011)
Home Remedies, Poultices, Salves, & Tinctures (published November 2020)
Preparing to Prepare: A General Guide to Self-Sufficiency and Preparedness (published January 2021)
The Home-Scale Orchard: A Practical, Research-Based Field Guide (published August 2026)
The Practical Water Harvesting Guide (published August 2026)
Bartering in a Post-SHTF World: A Practical Guide to Exchanging Goods, Services, and Skills When Money Fails (published August 2026 pending)
Biblical Diet & Exercise: A Historical & Modern Wellness Guide (published September 2026 pending)
Fiction:
When Rome Stumbles – Foreign & Domestic Part I (published July 2013)
Hannibal is at the Gates – Foreign & Domestic Part II (published September 2014)
By the Dawn’s Early Light – Foreign & Domestic Part III (published October 2015)
Colder Weather – Foreign & Domestic Part IV (published February 2019)