Description: 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.
Brief description: ERIC J. GUIGNARD is a writer, editor, and anthologist of dark and speculative fiction, operating from the shadowy outskirts of Los Angeles, where he also runs the small press, Dark Moon Books. He's twice won the Bram Stoker Award, won the Shirley Jackson Award, and been a finalist for the World Fantasy Award and International Thriller Writers Award. He has over 150 stories appearing in publications around the world. As editor, Eric's published multiple fiction anthologies, including PROFESSOR CHARLATAN BARDOT'S TRAVEL ANTHOLOGY TO THE MOST (FICTIONAL) HAUNTED BUILDINGS IN THE WEIRD, WILD WORLD and A WORLD OF HORROR, each a showcase of international horror short fiction. His latest books are LAST CASE AT A BAGGAGE AUCTION; DOORWAYS TO THE DEADEYE; and short story collections THAT WHICH GROWS WILD and A GRAVESIDE GALLERY (both through Cemetery Dance). Outside the glamorous and jet-setting world of indie fiction, Eric's a technical writer and college professor, and he stumbles home each day to a wife, children, dogs, and a terrarium filled with mischievous beetles. Visit Eric at: www.ericjguignard.com; Bluesky or X (Twitter): @ericjguignard; or elsewhere via linktr.ee/eric_j._guignard.
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