Jon Padgett
@grimscribepress.bsky.social
Editor-in-Chief of Thomas Ligotti Online and Grimscribe Press. Ligotti narrator for Penguin Random House Audio. Author of THE SECRET OF VENTRILOQUISM. he/him.
Cover reveal! Art by Vergvoktre. EVERYWHERE IS A HORROR STORY by Kurt Fawver, coming August 11th, 2026, from Grimscribe Press.
December 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Cover reveal! Art by Vergvoktre. EVERYWHERE IS A HORROR STORY by Kurt Fawver, coming August 11th, 2026, from Grimscribe Press.
Happy 72nd birthday to my friend, Thomas Ligotti.
July 9, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Happy 72nd birthday to my friend, Thomas Ligotti.
Ah, the legendary Buddha bump’ I had a beloved chow golden mix named Earle who had one as well.
April 17, 2025 at 10:03 PM
Ah, the legendary Buddha bump’ I had a beloved chow golden mix named Earle who had one as well.
Merry Xmas from the cat crew! 90% funding achieved! www.gofundme.com/f/fund-for-f...
December 25, 2024 at 10:07 PM
Merry Xmas from the cat crew! 90% funding achieved! www.gofundme.com/f/fund-for-f...
Ok, here's my big news: Penguin Random House Audio is producing a brand new audiobook of Ligotti's nonfiction/hybrid masterpiece, THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE HUMAN RACE, and they've asked me (Jon Padgett) to narrate it! Recording happens in mid-August! #audiobook #philosophy #Ligotti
July 24, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Ok, here's my big news: Penguin Random House Audio is producing a brand new audiobook of Ligotti's nonfiction/hybrid masterpiece, THE CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE HUMAN RACE, and they've asked me (Jon Padgett) to narrate it! Recording happens in mid-August! #audiobook #philosophy #Ligotti
Only 89 remain as of this post! grimscribepress.com/spiritus-ex-...
July 23, 2024 at 5:27 PM
Only 89 remain as of this post! grimscribepress.com/spiritus-ex-...
My spouse, Carolyn Hembree, is an utterly brilliant poet. Think I'm biased? See for yourself. Her "Rereading the Trial" is today's Verse Daily poem. www.versedaily.org/2024/rereadi...
June 12, 2024 at 4:13 PM
My spouse, Carolyn Hembree, is an utterly brilliant poet. Think I'm biased? See for yourself. Her "Rereading the Trial" is today's Verse Daily poem. www.versedaily.org/2024/rereadi...
Now Stoker Award winning! Congratulations to the incomparable Gemma Files! Incredible cover art by Jesse Peper! grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
June 2, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Now Stoker Award winning! Congratulations to the incomparable Gemma Files! Incredible cover art by Jesse Peper! grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
I have been fortunate that my little book of horrors has been translated into Spanish, Italian, & Hungarian. Sadly, the Polish edition fell through. The expanded English edition, including signed hardcovers and pay-what-you-can eBooks, can be bought here: jonpadgett.net?page_id=3276
May 15, 2024 at 9:47 PM
I have been fortunate that my little book of horrors has been translated into Spanish, Italian, & Hungarian. Sadly, the Polish edition fell through. The expanded English edition, including signed hardcovers and pay-what-you-can eBooks, can be bought here: jonpadgett.net?page_id=3276
Well, this came out beautifully. Can't wait for the world to read this stunning debut. (And yes, that is a portrait of The Doll from The Night Gallery in the background.) Preorder here: grimscribepress.com/glass-stories
May 9, 2024 at 1:47 AM
Well, this came out beautifully. Can't wait for the world to read this stunning debut. (And yes, that is a portrait of The Doll from The Night Gallery in the background.) Preorder here: grimscribepress.com/glass-stories
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU to our wonderful readers!
If you didn't secure your copy of this fantastic tome, not to worry. Trade paper and eBook editions should be available for pre-order tomorrow.
If you didn't secure your copy of this fantastic tome, not to worry. Trade paper and eBook editions should be available for pre-order tomorrow.
May 2, 2024 at 1:18 AM
SOLD OUT! THANK YOU to our wonderful readers!
If you didn't secure your copy of this fantastic tome, not to worry. Trade paper and eBook editions should be available for pre-order tomorrow.
If you didn't secure your copy of this fantastic tome, not to worry. Trade paper and eBook editions should be available for pre-order tomorrow.
The last issue of VASTARIEN. Design by a.e.trueman. Unless otherwise noted inside, artwork by Dave Felton. 14 issues over seven years.
January 30, 2024 at 7:02 PM
The last issue of VASTARIEN. Design by a.e.trueman. Unless otherwise noted inside, artwork by Dave Felton. 14 issues over seven years.
Don’t miss what is sure to be the final issue of VASTARIEN in this form! As always, hard copies ship free worldwide, and ebooks are pay-what-you-can. Drops next week. Pre-order now! grimscribepress.com/issues/ #horror #weird #ligottian
December 30, 2023 at 3:34 AM
Don’t miss what is sure to be the final issue of VASTARIEN in this form! As always, hard copies ship free worldwide, and ebooks are pay-what-you-can. Drops next week. Pre-order now! grimscribepress.com/issues/ #horror #weird #ligottian
I'm proud and honored to be a part of the newly resurrected GAMUT MAGAZINE (Issue 1, January 2024) alongside such wonderful writers. My piece is a lyric essay, originally published in the excellent anthology, Mannequin: Tales of Wood Made Flesh. It is entitled "From a Puppet, To a Dummy."
December 19, 2023 at 7:32 PM
I'm proud and honored to be a part of the newly resurrected GAMUT MAGAZINE (Issue 1, January 2024) alongside such wonderful writers. My piece is a lyric essay, originally published in the excellent anthology, Mannequin: Tales of Wood Made Flesh. It is entitled "From a Puppet, To a Dummy."
The limited edition of BLOOD FROM THE AIR is down to 37 (wait, now 36) copies available, and orders for the last ones are coming in quickly. Gemma Files is an award-winning master of horror, and this is a major piece of work with 16 uncollected stories. grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
October 18, 2023 at 6:53 PM
The limited edition of BLOOD FROM THE AIR is down to 37 (wait, now 36) copies available, and orders for the last ones are coming in quickly. Gemma Files is an award-winning master of horror, and this is a major piece of work with 16 uncollected stories. grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
Pure horror as only Gemma Files can do it. Cover art by Jesse Peper. One of 200 hardcovers printed. There are about 40 left for sale. Shipping now! Trade paper and pay-what-you-can electronic edition also available! They drop next week! grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t... #horror #halloween
October 10, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Pure horror as only Gemma Files can do it. Cover art by Jesse Peper. One of 200 hardcovers printed. There are about 40 left for sale. Shipping now! Trade paper and pay-what-you-can electronic edition also available! They drop next week! grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t... #horror #halloween
From Chiroptera Press: "Thanks to everyone who grabbed a copy of Crampton! We’ve sold through 60% of the printing. Shown is another incredible piece by Dave Felton that’s included in the book." chiropterapress.com/collections/... Overseas: psilowave.com.
October 6, 2023 at 9:26 PM
From Chiroptera Press: "Thanks to everyone who grabbed a copy of Crampton! We’ve sold through 60% of the printing. Shown is another incredible piece by Dave Felton that’s included in the book." chiropterapress.com/collections/... Overseas: psilowave.com.
Chiroptera Press is now offering Crampton by Thomas Ligotti and Brandon Trenz. They will have three editions for sale: softcover, signed deluxe hardcover, and a slipcased set. The total print run for this edition is 800x with about 600x available. chiropterapress.com. Overseas: Psilowave.com.
October 5, 2023 at 4:14 PM
Chiroptera Press is now offering Crampton by Thomas Ligotti and Brandon Trenz. They will have three editions for sale: softcover, signed deluxe hardcover, and a slipcased set. The total print run for this edition is 800x with about 600x available. chiropterapress.com. Overseas: Psilowave.com.
"Tomorrow at noon EST Chiroptera Press is offering Crampton by Thomas Ligotti and Brandon Trenz. 3 editions for sale: softcover, signed deluxe hardcover, & slipcased set. Total print run for this edition is 800x with 600x available for sale. Shown is one of the gallery pieces by artist Dave Felton."
October 5, 2023 at 3:00 AM
"Tomorrow at noon EST Chiroptera Press is offering Crampton by Thomas Ligotti and Brandon Trenz. 3 editions for sale: softcover, signed deluxe hardcover, & slipcased set. Total print run for this edition is 800x with 600x available for sale. Shown is one of the gallery pieces by artist Dave Felton."
This Thursday at noon ET: "Crampton," an X-Files episode turned screenplay by Brandon Trenz & Thomas Ligotti, releases from Chiroptera Press. Art by Dave Felton. Delve into existential horror with a foreword by Jon Padgett. Softcover & limited signed hardcovers. Overseas? Psilowave.com. Stay tuned!
October 2, 2023 at 11:59 PM
This Thursday at noon ET: "Crampton," an X-Files episode turned screenplay by Brandon Trenz & Thomas Ligotti, releases from Chiroptera Press. Art by Dave Felton. Delve into existential horror with a foreword by Jon Padgett. Softcover & limited signed hardcovers. Overseas? Psilowave.com. Stay tuned!
Working on the final galley pass for BLOOD FROM THE AIR by the great Gemma Files (art by Jesse Peper). The limited hardcover (200 copies) ships next week, and there are only 65 left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss it. grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
September 12, 2023 at 3:17 PM
Working on the final galley pass for BLOOD FROM THE AIR by the great Gemma Files (art by Jesse Peper). The limited hardcover (200 copies) ships next week, and there are only 65 left. Once they’re gone, they’re gone. Don’t miss it. grimscribepress.com/blood-from-t...
At the risk of being absolutely coy, you know this book I wrote a while back? I've got two words for you: Feature Film. Two more words: It's Happening. #CantSayMore #Yet
September 8, 2023 at 11:15 PM
At the risk of being absolutely coy, you know this book I wrote a while back? I've got two words for you: Feature Film. Two more words: It's Happening. #CantSayMore #Yet
Exciting! The enhanced Kindle edition of my book is now on Amazon. Enjoyed the original? This definitive publication dives deeper with strengthened story connections. New? Try the pay-what-you-want ebook on my site. Stunning paperback/hardcover editions also available. jonpadgett.net?page_id=3276
August 24, 2023 at 7:03 PM
Exciting! The enhanced Kindle edition of my book is now on Amazon. Enjoyed the original? This definitive publication dives deeper with strengthened story connections. New? Try the pay-what-you-want ebook on my site. Stunning paperback/hardcover editions also available. jonpadgett.net?page_id=3276
If you know, you know.
August 24, 2023 at 4:22 PM
If you know, you know.