Gonzalo Hernández Suarez was born in Santiago de Chile, in 1978. He has a Bachelor and Teacher Degree in Philosophy. He worked in various jobs, such as cashier, messenger, journalist, day laborer, and others. Currently, he is a teacher of Ethics in Universidad Mayor, in Santiago de Chile, and also conducts literary workshops for prisoners in penitentiary facilities. Two of his novels were published by Tajamar Editores: Colonia de perros (2010), and El mal de Hugo (2012). He is now working on a new novel named Entre Lutos y Desiertos, and a short story collection, Con los Dientes Apretados.