Gemma Files
Gemma Files is a Canadian author known for her horror and dark fantasy writing.
She began her career as a film critic for Toronto's eye Weekly and has worked as a teacher and screenwriter.
Files gained international recognition when her story "The Emperor's Old Bones" won the 1999 International Horror Guild award for Best Short Fiction.
She has published two short story collections, two poetry chapbooks, and the Hexslinger Series trilogy.
Her work often incorporates elements of horror, history, and folklore, with a focus on complex characters and atmospheric storytelling.
Files' background in film criticism frequently informs her writing style and subject matter.
