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Grace Daly
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(she/her) • Author • Disabled, chronic invisible illness • Easily frightened but writes horror (HWA member) • Also writes fantasy and sci fi • Debut horror comedy novel The Scald-Crow out now!
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Grace Daly @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social · Oct 14
My debut horror/comedy novel, The Scald-Crow, is out today!

It's about chronic pain, invisible disability, childhood trauma, and medical trauma, but it's funny, I promise! It's also about Irish folklore, a heroic rescue cat, and a really irritating bird. There's something for everyone! 🐦‍⬛♿☘️
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joeyhedger.bsky.social
A fitting day to start @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social‘s Illinois-based horror novel, The Scald Crow!! 🐦‍⬛ Already the first chapter is starting strong (and spooky) and includes the Fox River!!
Cover of Grace Daly’s novel, The Scald Crow, which depicts a cat biting into the neck of a crow. The title and author name are in a bold red color.
October 31, 2025 at 8:44 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
I'm in this article too - and what a coincidence, I recommend The Barre Incidents by @renbolger.bsky.social which is an incredible blend of various folklores in an emotionally resonant horror page-turner!
October 31, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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therealjackfinn.bsky.social
Its #samhain, so carve your turnips & settle down for some good #Irish #folkhorror

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October 31, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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raforall.bsky.social
31 Days of Horror: Day 15-- Why I Love Horror, Creature Publishing Week Edition Featuring Grace Daly. Happy Book Release Week Grace!

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31 Days of Horror: Day 15-- Why I Love Horror, Creature Publishing Week Edition Featuring Grace Daly
This week I  have a special 6 day feature centered around  Creature Publishing .  From their " About " page: Based in Virginia with roots...
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October 15, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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kindigblog.bsky.social
#TheScaldCrow by @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social is out NOW!

'A masterclass is horror story-telling' if you missed it, read my 5⭐️review of this KINDIG GEM: www.kindig.co.uk/post/the-sca...

#BookSky 🩸📚 #books 📚💙
The Scald Crow - Grace Daly
THE SCALD CROW - GRACE DALY *****
www.kindig.co.uk
October 16, 2025 at 10:15 AM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
My debut horror/comedy novel, The Scald-Crow, is out today!

It's about chronic pain, invisible disability, childhood trauma, and medical trauma, but it's funny, I promise! It's also about Irish folklore, a heroic rescue cat, and a really irritating bird. There's something for everyone! 🐦‍⬛♿☘️
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October 14, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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therealjackfinn.bsky.social
Your 2025 #Folkhorror recs:

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@paperbacksandpugs.bsky.social
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@jenjulian.bsky.social
@jackalopehouse.com
October 7, 2025 at 3:57 PM
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kindigblog.bsky.social Kindig Blog @kindigblog.bsky.social · Oct 1
IT'S SPOOKY SEASON!

Coming up on www.kindig.co.uk:

7th: #SeasonofFear Emily Cooper

14th: #TheScaldCrow @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social

21st: #HemoSapiens @emilyweedon.bsky.social

28th: #TheMurderattheWorldsEnd @mossmontmomery.bsky.social

All 5 stars + 3 KINDIG GEMS - what a month! 🩸📚 ⚡️📚 📚💙
October 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Thank you so much for such a kind and detailed review!!! 🐦‍⬛☘️♿
September 8, 2025 at 3:15 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
YA GIRL GOT A POSITIVE PUBLISHERS WEEKLY REVIEW FOR HER DEBUT HORROR/COMEDY.

www.publishersweekly.com/9781951971311
The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly
Daly’s strong debut uses a classic haunted house story to probe themes of chronic illness, religious trauma, and queer desire. B...
www.publishersweekly.com
August 4, 2025 at 11:50 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Just in time for Disability Pride:

I had a great time talking to Corey and Kendall on the Horror Heals podcast about my experiences with disability and my debut horror/comedy The Scald-Crow!

You can find Horror Heals on iTunes, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts! Links below.
A spooky hand reaches out of a lake next to the logo for the horror heals podcast ane the cover of The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly. White text reads "Grace Daly Interview Horror Heals Podcast available now on itunes, spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts"
July 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Such an honor to have my debut The Scald-Crow included as a highly anticipated book for 2025!!!
helgagrace.bsky.social Anna M @helgagrace.bsky.social · Jun 30
*Spread Me* by @sarahgailey.bsky.social - "weird as fuck" DO NOT BRING THAT INTO THE SHIP
*The Scald Crow* by @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social - 1st person chronic illness/medical trauma told through Irish folklore
#alaac25 #ReadNRave #ReadersAdvisory #BookSky
June 30, 2025 at 4:21 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Such an honor to be part of this super fun and super spooky panel! Thank you @patrickbarb.bsky.social for organizing!
patrickbarb.bsky.social Patrick Barb @patrickbarb.bsky.social · May 20
Had a delightful evening recording & moderating a panel on MASCOT HORROR (think Five Nights at Freddy’s & similar) with this crew: @rebelsam94.bsky.social @brianmcwriter.bsky.social @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social @authorplm.bsky.social

Look for it as part of StokerCon’s virtual programming options.
Zoom screen: Sam Rebeleim, Patrick Barb, Brian McAuley, Grace Daly, P.L. McMillan
May 20, 2025 at 3:31 AM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
I'm thrilled to announce a whole new world of accessibility for my debut horror/comedy novel The Scald-Crow:

The Scald-Crow is going to be available in audiobook format!
A screenshot of a deal announcement from Publisher's Marketplace that reads "Category: Audio Rights, May 14, 2025, The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly, Imprint: Dreamscape Media, Grace Daly's The Scald-Crow to Tara Carberry at Dreamscape Media, in a nice deal, by Amanda Manns at Creature Publishing." In the background there are several dark-colored birds flying through a pale sky. There is also a clipart photo of headphones in the bottom-left corner and a picture of the cover of The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly in the upper right-hand corner.
May 15, 2025 at 9:42 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Greetings, peasants: I got a FIRST TRY WORDLE GUESS TODAY.

I suppose it's time to pick a new word.
May 10, 2025 at 1:38 PM
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elizabethniarchosneukirch.com
It was an absolute joy talking Greek mythology with the cast of #Hadestown at the National Hellenic Museum this past Thursday! 🏺🎶 With thanks to @broadwayinchicago.bsky.social for partnering with us and @emilymcclanathan.bsky.social for this great @chicagotribune.com story.
Talking about mythology in the musical ‘Hadestown’: ‘It’s a sad song / But we sing it anyway’
In a panel discussion at Chicago’s National Hellenic Museum, cast members share what’s on their minds as they tell the story of Orpheus and Eurydice.
www.chicagotribune.com
May 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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horrorreads.bsky.social
The Scald-Crow by @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social is a horror/comedy with Irish folklore, a creepy bird, a painting of Jesus with a mind of its own, and a chronically ill protagonist who you'll love. Highly recommend you pre-order!
May 8, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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renbolger.bsky.social
Anyone on NetGalley is gonna want to get on this. I love this book. I laughed and had a great time and was thoroughly grossed out. I don’t know what more you can ask for.
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social Grace Daly @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social · May 7
My debit horror comedy, The Scald-Crow, is now available for request on NetGalley!

Please request it if you like spooks, jokes, Irish folklore, discount representation, and/or a good time!
Spooky hands in grayscale hold up a ratty piece of white parchment which reads "The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly is now available on NetGalley". In the corner there is a picture of the cover of the book.
May 7, 2025 at 3:26 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
My debit horror comedy, The Scald-Crow, is now available for request on NetGalley!

Please request it if you like spooks, jokes, Irish folklore, discount representation, and/or a good time!
Spooky hands in grayscale hold up a ratty piece of white parchment which reads "The Scald-Crow by Grace Daly is now available on NetGalley". In the corner there is a picture of the cover of the book.
May 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
I LOVE Spoonie Reads and am so excited they've got an ARC of The Scald-Crow!!!
April 29, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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You love horror comedy, disability representation, and/or supporting debut authors.

I love horror comedy, disability representation, and/or being supported as a debut author.

I know how to make both of us very, very happy.
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April 24, 2025 at 8:43 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
My work in progress asks this very question (is my calculator horny?). Spoiler alert: the answer is no!
leyawn.bsky.social leon @leyawn.bsky.social · Apr 24
“is my calculator horny?“ our tech columnist asks. “i entered 5318008 into it and turned it upside down. what i saw surprised me”
nytimes.com The New York Times @nytimes.com · Apr 24
“Can ChatGPT experience joy or suffering? Does Gemini deserve human rights?” our tech columnist asks. “Many A.I. experts I know would say no, not yet, not even close. But I was intrigued.”
April 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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piperformissouri.bsky.social
If you weren’t raised in an evangelical church, you might not know that those “Christians” think the Pope is burning in hell…
April 22, 2025 at 1:13 PM
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social
Today I am mourning Pope Frankie, subjectively my favorite pope and objectively the dopest pope.
karenattiah.bsky.social Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · Apr 21
“It's hypocrisy to call yourself a Christian and chase away a refugee or someone seeking help, someone who is hungry or thirsty, toss out someone who is in need of my help.
If I say I am Christian, but do these things, I'm a hypocrite."

-Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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joeyhedger.bsky.social
You should scroll through and find Grace's upcoming novel's cover in there. It's mesmerizing.
gracedalyauthor.bsky.social Grace Daly @gracedalyauthor.bsky.social · Apr 15
Thrilled to share that the cover of my upcoming horror comedy novel "The Scald-Crow" was featured in Print Magazine's lineup of 20 of the best book covers in March 2025! Luisa Dias did a fabulous job!

www.printmag.com/book-covers/...
20 of the Best Book Covers for March 2025 – PRINT Magazine
March brought copious book cover design riches, starting with freelance designer Kishan Rajani’s take on Helen Oyeyemi’s "A New New Me."
www.printmag.com
April 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM