A. M. Herrington
Writing, art, daydreams
Information
Herrington is a writer. And an artist, and a language enthusiast, and quite possibly also three raccoons stacked on top of one another in a trench coat. He currently resides in Nunyabiznis, Novosibirsk Oblast, Russia.
A totally legitimate photograph of Herrington, taken just last week.
Q&A
Q: Tell us about yourself.
A: Gladly. My name is Herrington. I write love stories.Q: Is that it?
A: That's it.Q: What do the "A" and "M" stand for?
A: Nothing. I AM Herrington.Q: What do you do? What kind of content do you typically make?
Writing is my passion. I draw more. With regard to content, I focus on original fiction with morally ambiguous characters, taboo themes, and unconventional relationship dynamics.Q: What content warnings might apply to your work?
A: I will warn for each individual work, but here is a non-exhaustive list of things that have appeared in my pieces more than once: minor (under 18)/adult relationships, incest, age difference, minor attraction/paedophilia as a theme, dubious consent, all kinds of abuse, bigotry, (attempted) sexual assault.Q: "Love stories"?
A: Yes. Not romances, but love stories. Romantic love, familial love, love between friends, divine love, love for one's country, unrequited love, obsessive love, love that skirts conventional understanding of the concept, corrupted love, love to die for, love that changes over time.Q: What things have influenced your work?
A: For art: manga and anime are the big ones. For writing: nineteenth and early twentieth century literature (principally German), horror, children's literature, miscellaneous nonfiction. There are likely shades of my liberal arts education in there as well.Q: Why do you focus on what you do?
A: Dear reader, it makes me happy.Q: Tell us why you're qualified to write or draw about [topic].
A: Yawn.Q: What beliefs are you comfortable sharing with us?
A: Freedom of fiction, anti-thought crime, anti-censorship.Q: BYF / DNI?
A: I do not interact with bad faith actors regardless of political ideology or alignment.Q: Sprichst du eigentlich Deutsch?
A: Einst.Q: Do you take requests, trades, or commissions?
A: I do not take requests. At the moment, trades and commissions are reserved only for friends.
Gallery
May 2022: "Take"
Submission to "Keep It in the Family," a zine curated by Knife Queer Art. You can find the zine here.
04/2025: "Nocturne"
A concert pianist, a student, and a lazy, late afternoon at the piano.
4,000 words. Click for a link to AO3.
08/2025: "Una Notte a Villa Molinari"
One irascible conductor spends an evening with his cousin's daughter, but things go south quickly. 6,600 words. Click for a link to AO3.
Solo & Collaborative Projects
Hatred & Ambition: a Neidhardt anthology
A collection of drawings, short stories, meta, and essays about the Neidhardts, an ex-noble family known both for its genius and for the emotional volatility of its members.
06/2025 to 03/2026: "Like Fine Wine"
A free digital zine featuring middle-aged (or older) male characters with significantly younger partners of any gender. More information can be found at the project's Carrd.
Upcoming: "Soft Serve"
Biannual themed newsletter showcasing transgressive (and transgressive-friendly) artists and writers, curated by members of the Vanilla circle.
