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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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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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