ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona faculty members Brian Onishi, associate professor of philosophy, and Jeff Stoyanoff, assistant professor of English and of women's, gender and sexuality studies, have released a new episode of their "Horror Joy" podcast. In the latest “Meet Your Maker” episode, the hosts are joined by Ivy Grimes, an author known for her supernatural and surreal short story collections, including “Glass Stories.”
Grimes discusses her unique journey into the horror genre having grown up in a conservative setting, her inspirations from filmmakers like David Lynch and her fascination with using glass as a central motif. The conversation delves into the relationship between horror and joy, the elements of weird fiction, and the influence of classical literary tales on Ivy's writing. The episode wraps up with a look at the contemporary indie horror writing community and Grime's upcoming projects.
The full episode can be accessed on podcast providers or on Red Circle.