Matt Dinniman
This celebrity goo was created by Scott Hardie.
This goo was worth a point in May 2026.
publication date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 (part of May 2026)
category: 
Literature
clue: His book series about a dungeon-crawler and a donut have made this D.M. (or is it M.D.?) a best-selling author.
explanation: Dinniman's best-known work is the book series Dungeon Crawler Carl, about a man trapped in a science-fantasy game with a cat named Princess Donut. "D.M." is a reference to Dungeon Master, a common term in Dungeons & Dragons and other RPGs, and "M.D." is a play on Dinniman's initials. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Samir Mehta, and Richard Slominsky
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