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Maura McHugh

writing dark visions from the West of Ireland

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A writer of prose, comic books, plays, non-fiction and other media, specialising in horror/science fiction.

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Terribly pleased to have a story, 'Thief of Senses

Terribly pleased to have a story, 'Thief of Senses', in the @insta2000ad Misty & Scream! Special 2020. Art and colours by @robinhenley with lettering by Annie Parkhouse. This special is packed with cool horror stories, perfect for our upcoming Halloween season. #comics #Misty #Scream!

September 29th is the old feast of #Michaelmas, na

September 29th is the old feast of #Michaelmas, named after the archangel Micheal. Today is the last day you can safely eat blackberries according to Christian lore.

On the day Michael banished Lucifer from heaven, the newly annointed Devil plummeted to Hell and landed in a thorny blackberry bush. Furious, for so many reasons, Lucifer spit (and possibly did worse!) on the bush and cursed is fruit... but it only applies from 30 September onward.

No such prohibition applies to red currents, however.

#folklore #berries #autumn #Ireland

Late #poppy. Much appreciated now autumn is settli

Late #poppy. Much appreciated now autumn is settling in. #flowers #wildflowers

As a connoisseur of #squashes I was enchanted by t

As a connoisseur of #squashes I was enchanted by this display and also because I've never seen this variety! I'm always disappointed that in Ireland people don't eat squashes that much except the ubiquitous Butternut squash which I'd rate as merely average compared to more delicious varieties. By googling I discovered this decorative gourd is a winged gourd, and I've seen it listed as 'gizmo'... do not get wet!

Decorative #gourds can be eaten but due to their small size can be a lot of work for little payoff. I really miss the incredible displays of pumpkins and squashes you get in the USA, and when I was in France in autumn they clearly loved their squashes too.

If you cut a squash and roast the flesh in olive oil you will usually get an incredibly tasty surprise. Plus you can roast the seeds! Then you can puree the flesh and make soup or use it to create a sauce for pasta, etc. Chunks of squash flesh are wonderful in currys. Some varieties work better for different dishes so experiment!

I love this time of the year for the autumnal bounty! #fall #autumn #vegetarian #vegtables

Sunset through #trees. #woods #forest #dusk #sunse

Sunset through #trees. #woods #forest #dusk #sunset #Ireland

Child's Frankenstein's monster costume for #Hallow

Child's Frankenstein's monster costume for #Halloween... Great to see the classics being respected. Certainly the warning on the front must be aimed at children... #mask #frankensteinsmonster

Open for business. #beachlife #beach #Ireland #Wil

Open for business. #beachlife #beach #Ireland #WildAtlanticWay #coast #coffee #vancafe

A quarter above the #clouds. #skies #moon #dusk #I

A quarter above the #clouds. #skies #moon #dusk #Ireland

Breathing holes. #blackandwhite #corragated

Breathing holes. #blackandwhite #corragated

Sugar is garishly addictive. #sweets #candy

Sugar is garishly addictive. #sweets #candy

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