Silvia Hill

Silvia Moreno-Garcia, born in 1981, is a Mexican-Canadian author with a background in radio and a master's degree in science and technology studies, where her thesis explored eugenics in H.P. Lovecraft's work. She moved to Canada in 2004 and resides in Vancouver. Her writing career began with publications in various fiction magazines, leading to her first short story collection, "This Strange Way of Dying," in 2013. She has since published multiple acclaimed novels and collections, often delving into gothic, horror, and noir genres. Moreno-Garcia also serves as the publisher of Innsmouth Free Press, an imprint dedicated to weird fiction, and has co-edited several anthologies, including those focused on Lovecraftian themes. Her novel "Mexican Gothic" achieved significant recognition, including selection for Canada Reads and a Hulu adaptation deal, though the latter was later cancelled. Her work has been praised for its cinematic quality, strong characters, evocative settings, and skillful plot construction.

Silvia Moreno-Garcia's literary output spans novels, short stories, editing, and publishing. Her debut novel, "Signal to Noise," was released in 2015, followed by a steady stream of works that explore various genres. Notably, "Mexican Gothic" (2020) garnered widespread acclaim, leading to its selection for the 2023 edition of Canada Reads and a planned television adaptation. Other significant novels include "Gods of Jade and Shadow" (2019), "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau" (2022), and "Silver Nitrate" (2023). Moreno-Garcia's work often engages with gothic, horror, and noir elements, demonstrating a particular interest in atmospheric storytelling and intricate plots. Her academic background, including a master's thesis on eugenics in H.P. Lovecraft's writing, may inform some of her thematic explorations.

Beyond her own writing, Moreno-Garcia is an active figure in the publishing world, particularly within the realm of speculative fiction. She is the publisher of Innsmouth Free Press, an imprint focused on "weird fiction." Her editorial work includes co-editing several anthologies, often with a Lovecraftian or genre-specific focus. Collaborations with Paula R. Stiles resulted in collections like "Historical Lovecraft" (2011) and "She Walks in Shadows" (2015), the latter of which earned her a World Fantasy Award for Best Anthology. She also co-edited "Fungi" (2013) with Orrin Grey and contributes to "The Jewish Mexican Literary Review" with Lavie Tidhar. These editing projects highlight her engagement with and contribution to the broader speculative fiction community.

Moreno-Garcia's writing has received significant critical attention. Her novel "Mexican Gothic" was lauded for its atmosphere and narrative, leading to its selection for Canada Reads and a planned Hulu adaptation, though the project did not move forward. Her 2022 novel, "The Daughter of Doctor Moreau," was nominated for the Hugo Award for Best Novel. Reviewers, such as Lauren LeBlanc of The New York Times, have praised Moreno-Garcia's ability to craft cinematic narratives with compelling characters and settings, noting her skillful embodiment of various genres. Her 2024 novel, "The Seventh Veil of Salome," was described by Kirkus Reviews as a "rousing success."