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Maura McHugh

writing dark visions from the West of Ireland

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Maura McHugh

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

  • The Best of British Fantasy 2019 is out now

    30 June 2020 /
    The Best of British Fantasy 2019

    My story ‘Wake the Dead' is in The Best of British Fantasy 2019, edited by Jared Shurin, which is published today.

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  • ‘Wake the Dead’ in The Best of British Fantasy 2019

    17 April 2020 /
    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.

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The bike reflector fell off during a mucky, bumpy The bike reflector fell off during a mucky, bumpy ride, but now is part of the lighting crew for mythic nocturnal revels. (Aw, its little face!) #woods #forest #Galway #Ireland #bikelife
Magnolia against blue skies is the Herald of summe Magnolia against blue skies is the Herald of summer. #flowers #trees #woods #Galway #Ireland #blossoms
Gothic flight. Sometimes dull days offer great pho Gothic flight. Sometimes dull days offer great photo ops. #birds #corvids #ruins #trees #clouds #skies #blackandwhite #gothic #atmospheric #Galway #Ireland
Blossom fall on the path in the greening wood look Blossom fall on the path in the greening wood looks like a wedding has occurred... what mythical creatures swore oaths here last night? #woods #Galway #Ireland #blossoms
The woods are populated with #primroses. #woods #f The woods are populated with #primroses. #woods #forest #understory #wildflowers #flowers #Galway #Ireland
Another in my series, 'escaped accessories'. This Another in my series, 'escaped accessories'. This time the pair pine forlornly in the woods for their owner. Perhaps at night they are worn by chilly fey, though they do not seem glamorous enough for the Other Crowd. This is dwarvish wear... #forest #gloves #woods #fantasy #Galway #Ireland #lostandfound
The wild darkness presses up against our civilisin The wild darkness presses up against our civilising illumination. #skies #trees #twilight #clouds #Galway #Ireland
Cherry blossoms are a temporary glory. #blossom🌸 #sakura #cherryblossom #flowers #blossoms #Galway #Ireland
I was on a Zoom panel discussing 2000 AD at Easter I was on a Zoom panel discussing 2000 AD at Eastercon yesterday, and made an effort to look presentable. Afterwards I decided to snap a few pictures. For fun I flipped some of my hair over. I think there's something very Easter about the combo of the Spring flowers and my The Wicker Man framed poster... #Spring #portrait #selfie #selfiegram #folkhorror
A red sun sets on Easter Sunday Eve. #sunset #Galw A red sun sets on Easter Sunday Eve. #sunset #Galway #Ireland
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  • The Best of British Fantasy 2019
  • Scream & Misty 2020 Special cover
  • Black Static 21
  • Jennifer Wilde, issue 2
  • Voices From the Past
  • Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland 4 cover
  • Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Jennifer Wilde, Vol 1, Issue 1
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  • Black Static #38
  • Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland 3 cover
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