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Exploring Dark Short Fiction #7 - by Gemma Files & Michael Arnzen (Paperback)

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  • 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.
  • Author(s): Gemma Files & Michael Arnzen
  • 220 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Short Stories (single author)
  • Series Name: Exploring Dark Short Fiction

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About the Book



Dark Moon Books and Eric J. Guignard present this introduction to the work of Gemma Files, #7 in a series of primers, with commentary and illustrations, exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction.



Book Synopsis



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.

Table of Contents includes:

- Introduction by Eric J. Guignard

- About Gemma Files (A Biography)

- In The Poor Girl Taken by Surprise

- In The Poor Girl Taken by Surprise: A Commentary

- Slick Black Bones and Soft Black Stars

- Slick Black Bones and Soft Black Stars: A Commentary

- Venio

- Venio: A Commentary

- Sown From Salt

- Sown From Salt: A Commentary

- Guising

- Guising: A Commentary

- Yol

- Yol: A Commentary

- Why Gemma Files Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD

- In Conversation with Gemma Files

- Stories in Pieces: Found Footage Storytelling, or Writing Epistolary Narratives for the 21st Century: An Essay by Gemma Files

- A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Gemma Files



Review Quotes




"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


Dimensions (Overall): 8.5 Inches (H) x 5.5 Inches (W) x .5 Inches (D)
Weight: .63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 220
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Short Stories (single author)
Series Title: Exploring Dark Short Fiction
Publisher: Dark Moon Books
Format: Paperback
Author: Gemma Files & Michael Arnzen
Language: English
Street Date: February 4, 2025
TCIN: 1004579133
UPC: 9781949491456
Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-4092
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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