Release Day for: EXPLORING DARK SHORT FICTION #7: A PRIMER TO GEMMA FILES

New release today by Dark Moon Books!!

Named “One of the genre's most original andinnovative voices” (L.A. Review of Books) and “An expert at terrifyingprose” (LitReactor), Canadian author Gemma Files has been penning grittyand macabre fiction since 1993, earning industry awards and critical acclaimfrom sources such as National Public Radio, Publishers Weekly,and The National Post. Files imbues her cross-genre work with layerslike dark stratum: heartbreak upon horror, built over the vignettes of life wemay 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 primersexploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance todiscover—or learn more of—the evocative voice of Gemma Files, as beautifullyillustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.

Included within these pages are:

• Six short stories, one written exclusively forthis book

• Author interview

• Biography and bibliography

• Academic commentary by Michael Arnzen, PhD (formerhumanities chair and professor of the year, Seton Hill University)

•  … and more!

Enter this doorway to the vast and fantastic: Getto 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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