Chris Grall

I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at #KillerNashville this year. I hope to see you there.

Readers’ Choice Award | Killer Nashville for All Crime, Mystery, and Suspense Genres — Killer Nashville Vote for your favorite books in the Killer Nashville Readers’ Choice Award—open to titles across all crime genres incorporating mystery, thriller, suspense, action, or romance. Powered by the voices o...

Hey everyone,
Trigger Guard is on the list for
The Readers' Choice Award at Killer Nashville.
Voting is now open. You can vote for 10 books, and you can only vote once. Thanks for your support.
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Sounds like a good name for a series.
Chirp Hunter: Quest for Silence

CHIRP, LOL
There's nothing worse than chirp hunting when you're still groggy from sleep.

Can anyone tell me how a smoke alarm decides that 3a.m. is the best time for a battery change. Every. Damn. Time.

When I talked to @ScottSigler about my boy Ricky, he sent me the PSA on the left. The images to the right were taken today. Yup, he's right where he's supposed to be. #puppies #cavies

2025 Silver Falchion Award Judges’ Top Picks — Killer Nashville

Great news! This year I'm speaking at Killer Nashville for the 1st time. At registration, I submitted Trigger Guard for a Silver Falchion award

Sadly, I'm not a finalist. However!

Trigger Guard was selected one of 2025 Silver Falchion Award Judges’ Top Picks
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I find it ironic that a large percentage of the US population-celebrating independence from tyranny-will be supporting tyranny wrapped in the colors of our flag

YouTube video by Outliers Writing University Episode 68: Weapons in Crime Fiction with Chris Grall

I'd like to thank Dp Lyle and Katherine Ramsland for inviting me onto the Criminal Mischief: podcast yesterday. We had a great time talking about firearms in fiction.
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Conference fun on my book birthday. What could be better?

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In case you were wondering, copies of Trigger Guard will be available in the #SleuthFest bookstore... while supplies last. I loaded up my travel case today. 24 copies fit perfectly!

I'm happy to announce that I'll be speaking at #SleuthFest next month. Registration is open for a great lineup. Hope to see you there.
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Ride On1 TikTok video by Chris Grall | Author

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I present Ride On, a flash fiction story inspired by the AC/DC song. @martachowanska.bsky.social, admin of my online writer group, held an in-house flash fiction challenge. This is my entry. Then, I got the idea to bring it to life graphically. Enjoy!
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Nero fiddled while Rome burned…
Trump played golf

#WritingCommunity,
I'm looking for an artist to illustrate my WIP as a graphic novel. Preferably one who won't break the bank. Suggestions?

a blurred image of people raising their arms in the air ALT: a blurred image of people raising their arms in the air

Blue. No, yellow.... AAHhhhhhhh

Here's a look inside Trigger Guard I created for TikTok. I'm just starting to learn that platform and it's like the wild west over there.
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Bow down before your furry overlord, but only after nap time.

Deplorable working conditions. How can you stand it?
😂

Sad news/Happy news
Last year we lost my buddy Zeus. He’d been unwell for a while, and he finally crossed that rainbow bridge. I really miss that crazy guy.

Now the happy part. Meet Ricky Ricardo! 14 weeks old and 100% energy. I’ve said goodbye to sleep, productivity, and sanity.

“One of the finest research tools of its kind.” – Jon Land, NYT-bestselling author of The Eighth Trumpet

I just found a site that allows you to make social cards without breaking the bank. Social.Cards, The subscription is $40ish. The interface is wonky, but the price is right.

Oh, and I cleaned up last year in the awards category! 2 for 2.
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Ensure he bounces of a couple outcroppings😜

In the Conservatory with the Lead Pipe is my go to!

Please see the title of H.R. 1161 for context

YouTube video by BklynZoo Billy Madison - Everyone is now dumber

I offer the following as a PSA with no context or comment.
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This popped up on FB this morning. This time last year I was deep in the second draft. I'm crushed under a project for work and haven't had time for a #FirearmsFriday post, so I thought I'd share how the sausage was made for those who missed it.
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I love that show. I need to catch up on the recent season. I expect that binge is in my future. Enjoy!

If you had to fight goblins, trolls, ogres, and even just other humans, in a fantasy setting like DnD for instance, what would be some reasonable choices in weapons? And if there is a vast arsenal of options inspired by many real-life historical eras, why would anyone bother with design from an earlier stage in the evolution of arms and armor? Is choosing between a Bronze Age or Viking Age sword and a Renaissance basket-hilt even really much of a choice, or more like a no-brainer? I dicussed this with Matt Easton @scholagladiatoria while hanging out at his place, and it was quite a fun topic to nerd out about. Also a good excuse to show off a bunch of different swords and a nice pollaxe. :) Whi knows, might be useful inspiration for your worldbuilding in tabletop roleplaying, fiction writing, character design in video games, etc. *** Music credits... In a Fantasy World, What Would Make the Most Practical Sense?

I'm a firearms guy, but sometimes I get questions about other stuff. When I need knife, sword, and melee weapon info, I turn to Skallagrim. This guy is awesome.
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