Michael Arnzen

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

Hailed by The Oxford Companion to English Literature as "Britain's most respected living horror writer," Ramsey Campbell has authored an astounding body of work for over half a century that embodies the weird, the supernatural, and the subtle, much of which is widely considered classics of dark fiction today. He has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including being made an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University for outstanding services to literature.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the sixth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the remarkable voice of Ramsey Campbell, 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 Ramsey Campbell. Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard- About Ramsey Campbell (A Biography)- The Place of Revelation- The Place of Revelation: A Commentary- The Companion- The Companion: A Commentary- The Alternative- The Alternative: A Commentary- One Copy Only- One Copy Only: A Commentary- Recently Used- Recently Used: A Commentary- The Bill- The Bill: A Commentary- Why Ramsey Campbell Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD- In Conversation with Ramsey Campbell- My Roots Exhumed: An Essay by Ramsey Campbell- A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Ramsey Campbell

Hailed by The Oxford Companion to English Literature as "Britain's most respected living horror writer," Ramsey Campbell has authored an astounding body of work for over half a century that embodies the weird, the supernatural, and the subtle, much of which is widely considered classics of dark fiction today. He has been given more awards than any other writer in the field, including being made an Honorary Fellow of Liverpool John Moores University for outstanding services to literature.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the sixth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover-or learn more of-the remarkable voice of Ramsey Campbell, 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 Ramsey Campbell.###"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 Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard- About Ramsey Campbell (A Biography)- The Place of Revelation- The Place of Revelation: A Commentary- The Companion- The Companion: A Commentary- The Alternative- The Alternative: A Commentary- One Copy Only- One Copy Only: A Commentary- Recently Used- Recently Used: A Commentary- The Bill- The Bill: A Commentary- Why Ramsey Campbell Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD- In Conversation with Ramsey Campbell- My Roots Exhumed: An Essay by Ramsey Campbell- A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Ramsey Campbell

The sixth volume of the Horror Writers Association's annual Poetry Showcase has arrived, and it's full of the lyrical dark delights fans thrill to Edited by Bram Stoker Award-winner Stephanie M. Wytovich, this volume includes new work by featured poets Michael Arnzen, Michael Bailey, and Saba Syed Razvi, as well as nearly 50 others.

Author of the fantastic and the bizarre, Jeffrey Ford's work has won awards and acclaim across the globe for his stories of humor, horror, and unconventional beauty. "Powerful and disturbing in the best possible way" (Gawker) and "Intensely engaging" (Publishers Weekly), Ford crosses speculative genres with literary ideals, which has earned him the World Fantasy Award (seven times), the Shirley Jackson Award (four times), the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and France's vaunted Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the fourth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover--or learn more of--the extraordinary voice of Jeffrey Ford, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.Included within these pages are: - Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book - Author interview - Complete 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 Jeffrey Ford.Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard - About Jeffrey Ford - A Natural History of Autumn (fiction) - A Natural History of Autumn: A Commentary - Malthusian's Zombie (fiction) - Malthusian's Zombie: A Commentary - Boatman's Holiday (fiction) - Boatman's Holiday: A Commentary - The Night Whiskey (fiction) - The Night Whiskey: A Commentary - A Night in the Tropics (fiction) - A Night in the Tropics: A Commentary - Incorruptible (fiction) - Incorruptible: A Commentary - Why Jeffrey Ford Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD - In Conversation with Jeffrey Ford - Scratching the Surface: An Essay by Jeffrey Ford - A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Jeffrey Ford

Author of the fantastic and the bizarre, Jeffrey Ford's work has won awards and acclaim across the globe for his stories of humor, horror, and unconventional beauty. "Powerful and disturbing in the best possible way" (Gawker) and "Intensely engaging" (Publishers Weekly), Ford crosses speculative genres with literary ideals, which has earned him the World Fantasy Award (seven times), the Shirley Jackson Award (four times), the Edgar Allan Poe Award, and France's vaunted Grand Prix de l'Imaginaire.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to his work, the fourth in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover--or learn more of--the extraordinary voice of Jeffrey Ford, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.Included within these pages are: - Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book - Author interview - Complete 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 Jeffrey Ford.Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard - About Jeffrey Ford - A Natural History of Autumn (fiction) - A Natural History of Autumn: A Commentary - Malthusian's Zombie (fiction) - Malthusian's Zombie: A Commentary - Boatman's Holiday (fiction) - Boatman's Holiday: A Commentary - The Night Whiskey (fiction) - The Night Whiskey: A Commentary - A Night in the Tropics (fiction) - A Night in the Tropics: A Commentary - Incorruptible (fiction) - Incorruptible: A Commentary - Why Jeffrey Ford Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD - In Conversation with Jeffrey Ford - Scratching the Surface: An Essay by Jeffrey Ford - A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Jeffrey Ford

Praised by literary journals, news outlets, and leading fiction magazines, Nisi Shawl is celebrated as an author whose works are lyrical and philosophical, speculative and far-ranging; ..".broad in ambition and deep in accomplishment" (The Seattle Times). Besides nearly three decades of creating fantasy and science fiction, fairy tales, and indigenous stories, Nisi has also been lauded as editor, journalist, reviewer, teacher, speaker, afrofuturist, and proponent and mentor of feminism, African-American fiction, and other pedagogical issues of diversity.Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the third in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover--or learn more of--the vibrant voice of Nisi Shawl, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.Included within these pages are: - Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book - Author interview - Complete 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 Nisi Shawl.Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard - Nisi Shawl: A Biography - The Beads of Ku (fiction) - The Beads of Ku: A Commentary - Otherwise (fiction) - Otherwise: A Commentary - Just Between Us (fiction) - Just Between Us: A Commentary - At the Huts of Ajala (fiction) - At the Huts of Ajala: A Commentary - Street Worm (fiction) - Street Worm: A Commentary - Conversion Therapy (fiction) - Conversion Therapy: A Commentary - Why Nisi Shawl Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD - In Conversation with Nisi Shawl - Written On The Water: An Essay by Nisi Shawl - A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Nisi Shawl

In a restless suburb of Pittsburgh PA, there dwells an odd writing and critique group called Write or Die. Celebrating a mysterious annual rite, the authors disclose secret and sometimes tragic circumstances; evident only to those who have experienced the incidents . . . until now. The stories in this collection will take you for perilous jaunts on All Hallows Eve, send you sprinting down a beach at midnight, drown your soul in inky waters, soak you in the blood of wizards and dump you down the rabbit hole of insanity. Whether these are parables that predict or tales to instruct, prepare yourself to be, Knee Deep In Little Devils Welcome to the first Write or Die anthology. The short stories contained in Knee Deep in Little Devils were written for, and read during our first three annual Halloween reading events. They range from the preposterously frightful to the frightfully preposterous.

Australian author Kaaron Warren is widely recognized as one of the leading writers today of speculative and dark short fiction. She's published four novels, multiple novellas, and well over one hundred heart-rending tales of horror, science fiction, and beautiful fantasy, and is the first author ever to simultaneously win all three of Australia's top speculative fiction writing awards (Ditmar, Shadows, and Aurealis awards for The Grief Hole).Dark Moon Books and editor Eric J. Guignard bring you this introduction to her work, the second in a series of primers exploring modern masters of literary dark short fiction. Herein is a chance to discover--or learn more of--the distinct voice of Kaaron Warren, as beautifully illustrated by artist Michelle Prebich.Included within these pages are: - Six short stories, one written exclusively for this book - Author interview - Complete 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 Kaaron Warren.Table of Contents includes: - Introduction by Eric J. Guignard - Kaaron Warren: A Biography - Guarding the Mound (fiction) - Guarding the Mound: A Commentary - Born and Bread (fiction) - Born and Bread: A Commentary - Death's Door Caf (fiction) - Death's Door Caf A Commentary - The Wrong Seat (fiction) - The Wrong Seat: A Commentary - Sins of the Ancestors (fiction) - Sins of the Ancestors: A Commentary - Crisis Apparition (fiction) - Crisis Apparition: A Commentary - Why Kaaron Warren Matters by Michael Arnzen, PhD - In Conversation with Kaaron Warren - Tips for Finalizing Your Short Story: An Essay by Kaaron Warren - A Bibliography of English Language Fiction for Kaaron Warren