Welcome!
Welcome to the web site for Maura McHugh - an author of horror and dark fantasy fiction living in the West of Ireland.
Judges Omnibus Volume Two
My novella set in the 2000 AD Judges series - Psyche - has been released in an omnibus edition with Michael Carroll's Golgotha and Joseph Elliott-Coleman's The Patriots.
Writing Cursitor Doom and Jason Hyde for SMASH!
The SMASH! 2020 Special is out now, which includes my story, 'King for a Day', drawn by Andreas Butzbach.
Discussing 2000 AD at Cymera Festival
On Sunday, 7 June 2020 at 6 pm I'll be discussing 2000 AD in a Zoom panel discussion moderated by Joe Gordon, with my fellow panellists, Michael Carroll and Joseph Elliott-Coleman, during the online Cymera Festival.
Storysellers Auction
For the #Storysellers auction, to raise funds to help Irish independent booksellers and comic book stores during this COVID-19 emergency period, I'm offering a bundle of items.
Comet Weather is a joy
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Comet Weather, by Liz Williams,
‘Wake the Dead’ in The Best of British Fantasy 2019
My short story 'Wake the Dead' has been selected for The Best of British Fantasy 2019, edited by Jared Shurin. It is now available for pre-order.
All change
How much can change in a few weeks... I'm self isolating at Casa McHugh, but I squeaked in an adventure in London beforehand.
Award from the Artist Support Scheme 2020
Galway County Council's Arts Office has selected my work for an award under the Artist Support Scheme 2020.
Smash 2020!
I’ve written a story, drawn by artist Andreas Butzbach, for a new Smash! comic book anthology, which will be published by Rebellion on 10 June 2020.
Paying the Artist
I’m encouraged by the recent publication of the Irish Arts Council's policy, Paying the Artist.
