A. F. Grappin (he/him)
@afgrappin.bsky.social
Gaudrhin on Twitch/Youtube, one half of The Chain Nerd, author of Criminal from Birth and The Deadly Studies, Westarctican Minister of Culture, Duke of Fox Grove KtO/KtS/KoK/CW, Marquis de Manthe, Margrave von Rehmburg, Marquess of Haddensby
Got roped into some random D&D. We're fighting a sausage dragon to collect ingredients to make a sandwich.
I have named the sausage dragon "Meatthew."
Meatthew is not amused. My monk is down.
I have named the sausage dragon "Meatthew."
Meatthew is not amused. My monk is down.
December 23, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Got roped into some random D&D. We're fighting a sausage dragon to collect ingredients to make a sandwich.
I have named the sausage dragon "Meatthew."
Meatthew is not amused. My monk is down.
I have named the sausage dragon "Meatthew."
Meatthew is not amused. My monk is down.
How do I come up with all these names? My free post this week goes into a couple ways I come up with "non-normal" names. Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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How do you come up with character names? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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December 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
How do I come up with all these names? My free post this week goes into a couple ways I come up with "non-normal" names. Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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This summer and fall were so crazy I didn't realize I hadn't done a simple "What's up" update in months. So that's what's free this week. Patrons of $5/month or more also get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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What's Up - December 2025 | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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December 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This summer and fall were so crazy I didn't realize I hadn't done a simple "What's up" update in months. So that's what's free this week. Patrons of $5/month or more also get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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This week, I challenge you to another 10-minute writing exercise, writing a tiny flash fiction story where every word starts with the same letter! Also, I discuss mistakes I made publishing my first book, AND we had a new book review last week!
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Wordplay Wizardry (Writing Exercise) | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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December 8, 2025 at 8:11 PM
This week, I challenge you to another 10-minute writing exercise, writing a tiny flash fiction story where every word starts with the same letter! Also, I discuss mistakes I made publishing my first book, AND we had a new book review last week!
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Yesterday, my monthly project progress report went up, as well as an oldie but goodie flash fiction story I wrote back in college.
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Triple Homicide on Train FA-7 (flash fiction) | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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December 2, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Yesterday, my monthly project progress report went up, as well as an oldie but goodie flash fiction story I wrote back in college.
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Life is insane, but my posts are still coming out regularly!
This week, the purpose of my writing is out there for free, and Patrons get chapter 22 of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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This week, the purpose of my writing is out there for free, and Patrons get chapter 22 of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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What purpose do you hope to accomplish with your books? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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November 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Life is insane, but my posts are still coming out regularly!
This week, the purpose of my writing is out there for free, and Patrons get chapter 22 of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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This week, the purpose of my writing is out there for free, and Patrons get chapter 22 of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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This week's Patrons get the first draft of a short story I've been working on for most of the year, and everyone can get an insight on how I'd encourage a child who wants to be a writer.
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My Stories (short story) - First Draft | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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November 11, 2025 at 5:35 PM
This week's Patrons get the first draft of a short story I've been working on for most of the year, and everyone can get an insight on how I'd encourage a child who wants to be a writer.
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I've added something new to my free tier of Patreon/my website for everyone to enjoy!
Book reviews! I only plan to do one a month, so here's the first!
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Book reviews! I only plan to do one a month, so here's the first!
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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood (Book Review) | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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November 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I've added something new to my free tier of Patreon/my website for everyone to enjoy!
Book reviews! I only plan to do one a month, so here's the first!
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Book reviews! I only plan to do one a month, so here's the first!
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It's November, so that means monthly status update on my projects! October was rough, but we survived.
Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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Status Report - November 3 2025 | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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November 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
It's November, so that means monthly status update on my projects! October was rough, but we survived.
Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel!
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It's almost November, so I figured I would take the last blog post of October to give some reminiscence on NaNoWriMo and what I learned from it.
This week's paid post is another 10-minute writing exercise: The Escalating Sentence. Give it a try yourself!
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This week's paid post is another 10-minute writing exercise: The Escalating Sentence. Give it a try yourself!
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NaNoWriMo | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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October 27, 2025 at 9:16 PM
It's almost November, so I figured I would take the last blog post of October to give some reminiscence on NaNoWriMo and what I learned from it.
This week's paid post is another 10-minute writing exercise: The Escalating Sentence. Give it a try yourself!
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This week's paid post is another 10-minute writing exercise: The Escalating Sentence. Give it a try yourself!
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Patrons are up to chapter 19 of the Criminal From Birth sequel on Patreon this week, plus I give my thoughts on AI use.
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Criminal From Birth sequel - Chapter Nineteen | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Patrons are up to chapter 19 of the Criminal From Birth sequel on Patreon this week, plus I give my thoughts on AI use.
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New on the site this week: Chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel for Patrons! And everyone can access my free post on being inspired by characters or plot first!
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Characters vs plot: What inspires you first? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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October 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
New on the site this week: Chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel for Patrons! And everyone can access my free post on being inspired by characters or plot first!
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It's a new month, and that means it's time for my project status update!
Patrons who subscribe for $5 or more a month get treated to another writing exercise: the Metaphor Marathon! Give it a shot yourself!
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Patrons who subscribe for $5 or more a month get treated to another writing exercise: the Metaphor Marathon! Give it a shot yourself!
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Status Report - Oct 6 2025 | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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October 6, 2025 at 5:50 PM
It's a new month, and that means it's time for my project status update!
Patrons who subscribe for $5 or more a month get treated to another writing exercise: the Metaphor Marathon! Give it a shot yourself!
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Patrons who subscribe for $5 or more a month get treated to another writing exercise: the Metaphor Marathon! Give it a shot yourself!
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This week's posts are up! Free tier gets a little info on some writing content creators I'm fond of, and paid Patrons get an introduction to one of my favorite writing exercises!
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30 - 1 - 3 (Writing Exercise) | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 29, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This week's posts are up! Free tier gets a little info on some writing content creators I'm fond of, and paid Patrons get an introduction to one of my favorite writing exercises!
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What formed me? In this week's free post, I talk about some of my favorite books growing up!
Patrons also get chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel. Almost halfway!
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Patrons also get chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel. Almost halfway!
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Your Favorite Book as a Child | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 22, 2025 at 3:27 PM
What formed me? In this week's free post, I talk about some of my favorite books growing up!
Patrons also get chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel. Almost halfway!
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Patrons also get chapter 17 of the Criminal From Birth sequel. Almost halfway!
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Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel, but everyone can find iut the likelihood of them being used as a character inspiration in one of my stories!
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Have you ever created a character based on someone you know? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 15, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Patrons get another chapter of the Criminal From Birth sequel, but everyone can find iut the likelihood of them being used as a character inspiration in one of my stories!
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Anyone want to help me figure out why I wrote "Lighthouse Turtle" on the back page of my D&D composition book a few weeks ago?
Other than to troll myself? I know I did it for that reason. But what the hell is a Lighthouse Turtle?!?!
Other than to troll myself? I know I did it for that reason. But what the hell is a Lighthouse Turtle?!?!
September 9, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Anyone want to help me figure out why I wrote "Lighthouse Turtle" on the back page of my D&D composition book a few weeks ago?
Other than to troll myself? I know I did it for that reason. But what the hell is a Lighthouse Turtle?!?!
Other than to troll myself? I know I did it for that reason. But what the hell is a Lighthouse Turtle?!?!
Patrons get more of the Criminal From Birth sequel today, but everyone can check out the discourse on the fieat book(s) I ever wrote.
Spoiler alert: OH THE CRINGE!
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Spoiler alert: OH THE CRINGE!
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The first book you wrote, published or unpublished, what was is about? Where is it now? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 8, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Patrons get more of the Criminal From Birth sequel today, but everyone can check out the discourse on the fieat book(s) I ever wrote.
Spoiler alert: OH THE CRINGE!
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Spoiler alert: OH THE CRINGE!
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What do you want more of? | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 3, 2025 at 1:21 PM
What do you want to see me post more of on Patreon? Free members can vote too!
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Did you catch yesterday's posts? September is upon us, so my monthly status update is up! (No shock, the second draft of the CFB sequel is COMPLETE!)
And I start some 10-minute writing exercises in my Patreon feed. Join me in some writing craft!
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And I start some 10-minute writing exercises in my Patreon feed. Join me in some writing craft!
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The Six-Word Story Expansion (Writing Exercise) | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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September 2, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Did you catch yesterday's posts? September is upon us, so my monthly status update is up! (No shock, the second draft of the CFB sequel is COMPLETE!)
And I start some 10-minute writing exercises in my Patreon feed. Join me in some writing craft!
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And I start some 10-minute writing exercises in my Patreon feed. Join me in some writing craft!
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In honor of meeting the amazing @wilwheaton.net this summer, which was an incredible exchange, I have decided to name my new sourdough starter:
Will WHEATon.
Will WHEATon.
August 27, 2025 at 3:43 PM
In honor of meeting the amazing @wilwheaton.net this summer, which was an incredible exchange, I have decided to name my new sourdough starter:
Will WHEATon.
Will WHEATon.
A brand new flash fiction story for Patrons this week, plus talking about music in my free post!
What music do you listen to while you write?
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What music do you listen to while you write?
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Late As Always (Flash Fiction) - writing prompt | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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August 25, 2025 at 3:25 PM
A brand new flash fiction story for Patrons this week, plus talking about music in my free post!
What music do you listen to while you write?
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What music do you listen to while you write?
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What I learned from D&D last night:
If you touch the flesh of a dead Intellect Devourer, it makes a sound like a whoopie cushion full of banana pudding thrown against a barn door.
And it tastes like that too, but the pudding's been in there for about 6 weeks.
#TheMoreYouKnow
If you touch the flesh of a dead Intellect Devourer, it makes a sound like a whoopie cushion full of banana pudding thrown against a barn door.
And it tastes like that too, but the pudding's been in there for about 6 weeks.
#TheMoreYouKnow
August 20, 2025 at 1:15 PM
What I learned from D&D last night:
If you touch the flesh of a dead Intellect Devourer, it makes a sound like a whoopie cushion full of banana pudding thrown against a barn door.
And it tastes like that too, but the pudding's been in there for about 6 weeks.
#TheMoreYouKnow
If you touch the flesh of a dead Intellect Devourer, it makes a sound like a whoopie cushion full of banana pudding thrown against a barn door.
And it tastes like that too, but the pudding's been in there for about 6 weeks.
#TheMoreYouKnow
Today is a big day for me. This evening is my first time professionally DMing D&D, first time running with people who aren't my friends, first time running off a module rather than my own homebrew stuff.
This is a dream come true.
There will be no... I mean... many survivors.
This is a dream come true.
There will be no... I mean... many survivors.
August 19, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Today is a big day for me. This evening is my first time professionally DMing D&D, first time running with people who aren't my friends, first time running off a module rather than my own homebrew stuff.
This is a dream come true.
There will be no... I mean... many survivors.
This is a dream come true.
There will be no... I mean... many survivors.
Today, paying patrons get chapter 14 of the Criminal From Birth sequel, and everyone can access my free post on what I value in humanity.
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Criminal From Birth sequel - Chapter Fourteen | A. F. Grappin, Doer of The Thing
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August 18, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Today, paying patrons get chapter 14 of the Criminal From Birth sequel, and everyone can access my free post on what I value in humanity.
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