Ivy Grimes
@ivygrimes.bsky.social
Writer of dreamlike fiction | she/her | www.ivyivyivyivy.com
I've only seen people's political stances change when they got to know someone from a group they thought they hated.
February 15, 2026 at 4:36 PM
I've only seen people's political stances change when they got to know someone from a group they thought they hated.
Sometimes, especially in winter, I find that I’ve accidentally dressed in a style reminiscent of Minnie Mouse. And hope no one notices.
February 15, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Sometimes, especially in winter, I find that I’ve accidentally dressed in a style reminiscent of Minnie Mouse. And hope no one notices.
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This interview was so fun! So happy to learn about PLM's special interest in fairy tales, and v excited the idea of either @ivygrimes.bsky.social or @carsonwinter.bsky.social writing a Pied Piper X J R0gan retelling. I NEED TO READ THIS
(Pied Piper is one of my faves too 👀)
(Pied Piper is one of my faves too 👀)
This week we’re talking fairy tales with @ivygrimes.bsky.social! Check out the new DL here: open.spotify.com/episode/3lGx...
February 13, 2026 at 8:14 PM
This interview was so fun! So happy to learn about PLM's special interest in fairy tales, and v excited the idea of either @ivygrimes.bsky.social or @carsonwinter.bsky.social writing a Pied Piper X J R0gan retelling. I NEED TO READ THIS
(Pied Piper is one of my faves too 👀)
(Pied Piper is one of my faves too 👀)
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I've been interviewed! And by the one and only @ivygrimes.bsky.social no less!
"Mostly, folks in O'Brien were oral storytellers. It was very much like Harry Crews said. "Stories was everything and everything was stories."
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
Interview with Travis D. Johnson
"terrors and wonders," folklore, Frolic Press
ivygrimes.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
I've been interviewed! And by the one and only @ivygrimes.bsky.social no less!
"Mostly, folks in O'Brien were oral storytellers. It was very much like Harry Crews said. "Stories was everything and everything was stories."
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
Interview with Travis D. Johnson
"terrors and wonders," folklore, Frolic Press
ivygrimes.substack.com
February 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
"Mostly, folks in O'Brien were oral storytellers. It was very much like Harry Crews said. "Stories was everything and everything was stories."
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
-interview with @frolicpress.bsky.social
ivygrimes.substack.com/p/interview-...
I do find Friday the 13th somewhat creepy. I will do my best to avoid all jinxes, including any acknowledgement of the day as it is happening.
February 13, 2026 at 12:37 AM
I do find Friday the 13th somewhat creepy. I will do my best to avoid all jinxes, including any acknowledgement of the day as it is happening.
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These are fantastic!!
THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR captured our hearts this Valentine's Day 🫀🔒
Send cards inspired by @ivygrimes.bsky.social's upcoming folk horror to friends, loved ones, creepy neighbors, and your ex who collects jars full of demons! 🫙
Download the printable files here: drive.google.com/file/d/10bA8...
Send cards inspired by @ivygrimes.bsky.social's upcoming folk horror to friends, loved ones, creepy neighbors, and your ex who collects jars full of demons! 🫙
Download the printable files here: drive.google.com/file/d/10bA8...
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
These are fantastic!!
These are fantastic!!
THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR captured our hearts this Valentine's Day 🫀🔒
Send cards inspired by @ivygrimes.bsky.social's upcoming folk horror to friends, loved ones, creepy neighbors, and your ex who collects jars full of demons! 🫙
Download the printable files here: drive.google.com/file/d/10bA8...
Send cards inspired by @ivygrimes.bsky.social's upcoming folk horror to friends, loved ones, creepy neighbors, and your ex who collects jars full of demons! 🫙
Download the printable files here: drive.google.com/file/d/10bA8...
February 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
These are fantastic!!
ICYMI
Thanks to Carson Winter and PLM for having me on their podcast to gossip about fairy tales and stuff!
This week we’re talking fairy tales with @ivygrimes.bsky.social! Check out the new DL here: open.spotify.com/episode/3lGx...
February 12, 2026 at 5:57 PM
ICYMI
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"Can you tell us about your journey to start Airable Consumption?
I like to share my journey to inspire others."
The commodification of wellness cranked up to absurd and horrifying degrees in the incredible @pegasusunder.bsky.social's latest! Don't miss "Airable Consumption," up now on hex!
I like to share my journey to inspire others."
The commodification of wellness cranked up to absurd and horrifying degrees in the incredible @pegasusunder.bsky.social's latest! Don't miss "Airable Consumption," up now on hex!
Airable Consumption by Z. K. Abraham
Can you tell us about your journey to start Airable Consumption?
I like to share my journey to inspire others. In this age of unnatural living, we are farther removed from the earth than we have ev...
hexliterary.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:25 PM
"Can you tell us about your journey to start Airable Consumption?
I like to share my journey to inspire others."
The commodification of wellness cranked up to absurd and horrifying degrees in the incredible @pegasusunder.bsky.social's latest! Don't miss "Airable Consumption," up now on hex!
I like to share my journey to inspire others."
The commodification of wellness cranked up to absurd and horrifying degrees in the incredible @pegasusunder.bsky.social's latest! Don't miss "Airable Consumption," up now on hex!
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Thanks for the Publisher's Weekly Starred Review! Please read the review and consider whether you would enjoy this book.
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
She's a star! 🌟 Thank you to @publisherswkly.bsky.social for your review of THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR 🌌
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Thanks for the Publisher's Weekly Starred Review! Please read the review and consider whether you would enjoy this book.
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
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Once again, if anyone knows of any remote full-time, part-time, or freelance jobs, I would be extremely grateful.
I have nearly two decades of writing and editing experience, focused SEO experience, and a decade of teaching experience.
I have nearly two decades of writing and editing experience, focused SEO experience, and a decade of teaching experience.
February 10, 2026 at 5:25 PM
Once again, if anyone knows of any remote full-time, part-time, or freelance jobs, I would be extremely grateful.
I have nearly two decades of writing and editing experience, focused SEO experience, and a decade of teaching experience.
I have nearly two decades of writing and editing experience, focused SEO experience, and a decade of teaching experience.
I think my favorite is 👀, which I think of as Bugs Bunny eyes.
February 12, 2026 at 2:26 AM
I think my favorite is 👀, which I think of as Bugs Bunny eyes.
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Thanks, Eryn!
I'll promo this interview I conducted with the terrific @ivygrimes.bsky.social : frolicpress.substack.com/p/in-convers...
I also have a new collection. Kindle is here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM9FDSKW
Paperback is out April 21. (It's better in print!)
#HorrorWritersChat
I'll promo this interview I conducted with the terrific @ivygrimes.bsky.social : frolicpress.substack.com/p/in-convers...
I also have a new collection. Kindle is here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM9FDSKW
Paperback is out April 21. (It's better in print!)
#HorrorWritersChat
February 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Thanks, Eryn!
I'll promo this interview I conducted with the terrific @ivygrimes.bsky.social : frolicpress.substack.com/p/in-convers...
I also have a new collection. Kindle is here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM9FDSKW
Paperback is out April 21. (It's better in print!)
#HorrorWritersChat
I'll promo this interview I conducted with the terrific @ivygrimes.bsky.social : frolicpress.substack.com/p/in-convers...
I also have a new collection. Kindle is here: www.amazon.com/dp/B0GM9FDSKW
Paperback is out April 21. (It's better in print!)
#HorrorWritersChat
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"I did not want to be attending the living memorial service for my mother, but there I was, the spiritual officer’s voice droning on like a TV left on in another room."
A new story today in Dream Theory Media about grief and its chains.
A new story today in Dream Theory Media about grief and its chains.
NEW STORY: @andrewkozma.net explores the facets of loss and relief in the near-future of "Glass Coffins":
www.dreamtheory.media/glass-coffins/
www.dreamtheory.media/glass-coffins/
Glass Coffins
by Andrew Kozma
I did not want to be attending the living memorial service for my mother, but there I was, the spiritual officer’s voice droning on like a TV left on in another room. My mother was in...
www.dreamtheory.media
February 11, 2026 at 6:55 PM
"I did not want to be attending the living memorial service for my mother, but there I was, the spiritual officer’s voice droning on like a TV left on in another room."
A new story today in Dream Theory Media about grief and its chains.
A new story today in Dream Theory Media about grief and its chains.
Thanks to Carson Winter and PLM for having me on their podcast to gossip about fairy tales and stuff!
This week we’re talking fairy tales with @ivygrimes.bsky.social! Check out the new DL here: open.spotify.com/episode/3lGx...
February 11, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Thanks to Carson Winter and PLM for having me on their podcast to gossip about fairy tales and stuff!
Thanks for the Publisher's Weekly Starred Review! Please read the review and consider whether you would enjoy this book.
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
She's a star! 🌟 Thank you to @publisherswkly.bsky.social for your review of THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR 🌌
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
February 10, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Thanks for the Publisher's Weekly Starred Review! Please read the review and consider whether you would enjoy this book.
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
If so, it's a great time to preorder!
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Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW for Cellar Below the Cellar by @ivygrimes.bsky.social!! 🌟
Congrats, Ivy!!
Congrats, Ivy!!
She's a star! 🌟 Thank you to @publisherswkly.bsky.social for your review of THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR 🌌
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
Read the full review here: www.publishersweekly.com/9781955765411
Preorders are open for THE CELLAR BELOW THE CELLAR, out March 25th! www.apexbookcompany.com/products/the...
February 10, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW for Cellar Below the Cellar by @ivygrimes.bsky.social!! 🌟
Congrats, Ivy!!
Congrats, Ivy!!
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commandeered the site today to celebrate myself and my book publication day! 🧨 🎆
there's a couple excerpts from TACOMA & also an announcement for an accompanying submission call, coming on Thursday
"This is a story about magic and beauty and wonder."
https://www.havehashad.com/52kvm
there's a couple excerpts from TACOMA & also an announcement for an accompanying submission call, coming on Thursday
"This is a story about magic and beauty and wonder."
https://www.havehashad.com/52kvm
TACOMA by Aaron Burch
THE HOUSE The house was hard to believe. Bigger, nicer, everythinger than anywhere either of us had lived. Anywhere either of us had imagined we’d be able to live. Probably anywhere you’ve imagined…
www.havehashad.com
February 10, 2026 at 3:58 PM
commandeered the site today to celebrate myself and my book publication day! 🧨 🎆
there's a couple excerpts from TACOMA & also an announcement for an accompanying submission call, coming on Thursday
"This is a story about magic and beauty and wonder."
https://www.havehashad.com/52kvm
there's a couple excerpts from TACOMA & also an announcement for an accompanying submission call, coming on Thursday
"This is a story about magic and beauty and wonder."
https://www.havehashad.com/52kvm
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My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
February 9, 2026 at 3:35 PM
My colleague got into Trump's sprawling family detention camp, which is full of toddlers, kids, & teens.
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
- Kids have cut themselves or talked about suicide
-There's worms & mold in food
-300 kids have been held for 30+ days, far longer court settlement allows
www.propublica.org/article/life...
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February 9, 2026 at 2:35 PM
ICYMI - an interview where I divulge personal feelings
I had the supreme pleasure of interviewing Ivy Grimes!
@ivygrimes.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/frolicpr...
#WeirdFiction #SouthernGothic #FolkHorror #LiteraryInterview
@ivygrimes.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/frolicpr...
#WeirdFiction #SouthernGothic #FolkHorror #LiteraryInterview
In Conversation with Ivy Grimes
On Fairy Tales, Golden Girls, and the End of the World
open.substack.com
February 9, 2026 at 1:52 PM
ICYMI - an interview where I divulge personal feelings
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We’ve paid rent for over 270 households so far in February and we currently have a waitlist that totals over $30,000.
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
February 7, 2026 at 5:48 AM
We’ve paid rent for over 270 households so far in February and we currently have a waitlist that totals over $30,000.
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
We distributed rents one by one.
We can’t even think about March rent yet.
You can help us here: gofund.me/5d4d1a571
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Thanks to Travis at Frolic Press for the great interview questions!!
I had the supreme pleasure of interviewing Ivy Grimes!
@ivygrimes.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/frolicpr...
#WeirdFiction #SouthernGothic #FolkHorror #LiteraryInterview
@ivygrimes.bsky.social
open.substack.com/pub/frolicpr...
#WeirdFiction #SouthernGothic #FolkHorror #LiteraryInterview
In Conversation with Ivy Grimes
On Fairy Tales, Golden Girls, and the End of the World
open.substack.com
February 7, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Thanks to Travis at Frolic Press for the great interview questions!!
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This GoFundMe to help us obtain the finances to cover expenses for my corrective eye surgery. Insurance will only cover so much. I'm nearly blind in my right eye. I desperately want to be able to see out of both eyes again. Anything will help. Please share. Thank you www.gofundme.com/f/fund-dawns...
Donate to Fund Dawn’s Eye Surgery for a Brighter Future, organized by Dawn Colclasure
My name is Dawn Wilson and I am Executive Editor at Twisted Dreams Press… Dawn Colclasure needs your support for Fund Dawn’s Eye Surgery for a Brighter Future
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February 7, 2026 at 10:33 PM
This GoFundMe to help us obtain the finances to cover expenses for my corrective eye surgery. Insurance will only cover so much. I'm nearly blind in my right eye. I desperately want to be able to see out of both eyes again. Anything will help. Please share. Thank you www.gofundme.com/f/fund-dawns...