New release today by Dark Moon Books!!
EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION #7: A PRIMER TO GEMMA FILES
Named “One of the genre's most original and
innovative voices” (L.A. Review of Books) and “An expert at terrifying
prose” (LitReactor), Canadian author Gemma Files has been penning gritty
and macabre fiction since 1993, earning industry awards and critical acclaim
from sources such as National Public Radio, Publishers Weekly,
and The National Post. Files imbues her cross-genre work with layers
like dark stratum: heartbreak upon horror, built over the vignettes of life we
may find ourselves in, but for one slight turn of reality.
Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the seventh in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover—or learn more of—the evocative voice of Gemma Files, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.
Included within these pages are:
• Six short stories, one written exclusively for
this book
• Author interview
• Biography and bibliography
• Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (former
humanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University)
• … and more!
Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Get
to know Gemma Files.
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Title: Exploring Dark Short Fiction #7: A Primer to Gemma Files
By: Edited by Eric J. Guignard (including Short Fiction authored by Gemma Files), with academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD, and illustrations by Michelle Prebich
Price: $24.95 for hardback; $14.95 for print and $4.99 for electronic
Publisher: Dark Moon Books (Los Angeles, CA)
Format: Available in HARDBACK, TRADE PAPERBACK and ELECTRONIC media
13-digit ISBN: 978-1-949491-47-0 (hardback); 978-1-949491-45-6 (trade paperback) 978-1-949491-46-3 (e-book)
Number of pages: 220
Date of publication: February 4, 2025
Praise for the Exploring Dark Short Books series:
“A fascinating study for fans seeking new reads and for librarians developing wide-ranging collections.” —Library Journal
“Refreshing and much-needed... Addresses significant themes and figures within the horror field.” —Locus Magazine
"An insightful look at the working methods and underlying concerns of some of the foremost exponents of the short story form, appealing to both intellect and the emotions.” —Black Static Magazine
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Publisher’s Page: http://www.darkmoonbooks.com/Primer_7.html
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Dark-Short-Fiction-Primer/dp/1949491471/
Also available on all other online distribution sites, including B&N, Bookshop.org, Kobo, etc.
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