poet, writer, and editor.

Manny Grimaldi has publication in numerous journals and received a nod from Western Kentucky University for "Judas Contemplates a Painting."  He released two books, Riding Shotgun with the Mothman and ex libris Ioannes Cerva (2024), and a third book, Finding a Word to Describe You, will be coming out from Whiskey City Press this year.  He is the managing editor for Yearling, a Poetry Journal from Workhorse, in Lexington KY where encouraging feedback for all declined submissions is a standard.  He has assisted with editorial work on poetry and prose.  Current projects include a novella and a new poetry collection.