I am Chris Chinchilla 👋

I tell stories through documentation, blog posts, videos, books and more. I am a podcaster, video maker, writer of interactive fiction, and games.

What do I do?

A story-driven, rules-light RPG where vampires sing loud and sparkle hard.

A book for our times. How to Create Web Products That Respect People and the Planet

I am releasing music for the first time in 15 years

Revisiting 2016 - Links from ten years ago

A look at the links that shaped my reading habits a decade ago.

Increasing focus with macOS Focus Modes and Raycast

Master your focus with macOS and Raycast to block distractions and boost productivity

More about me

Here's all I do, well mostly…

Writing

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Writing

Podcasts

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Podcasts

Videos

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Videos

Games

Download, buy, and play games I created or contributed to.

Games

Events

Meetups and conferences I'm speaking at, reporting on, or attending.

Events

Work

Who I've worked with, the work I've done, and how I can help you.

Work

Support

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Support

Latest content

I have a new book out on creating the sustainable web

06/07/2026

Finally, after a lot of work over a long period of time, I have a new non-fiction book out, co-written with Ines Akrap. It’s [“Building the Sustainable Web”, out with Apress now](/books/building-the-sustainable-web).

I am releasing music for the first time in 15 years

13/06/2026

Today I am 45, so I am releasing music for the first time in about 15 years. A look at my musical journey and the new EP I am releasing.

Revisiting 2016 - Links from ten years ago

03/06/2026

Revisiting links saved ten years ago, exploring what captured my attention and the world's interests back in 2016.

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