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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.

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17 January 2020 /

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New #leaf. My #Monstra is living up to its big nam

New #leaf. My #Monstra is living up to its big name and growing fast. Gotta love its new growth. #houseplant #plants #green

I think it's indicative of these strange times tha

I think it's indicative of these strange times that TK Maxx has already rolled out some #Halloween stock. It's my favourite holiday, and I suspect one everyone will embrace a bit harder this year. I didn't bring home this impressive lady, but instead opted for the mug, which I'll use all year long. It had several qualities I require in a drinking vessel: big capacity and a proper handle, but the colouring and the #calavera were the clincher. I posed it next to my Basil plant which is in good nick. I've way more plants in the house now and (green fingers crossed) they are all doing well - the constant attention probably helps! #goth #skull #gothic #decoration

These few images cannot convey the splendour of th

These few images cannot convey the splendour of the patch of garden my parents put aside this year for a wild flower meadow. I bought the seeds for them from Lidl (so this cost about 8 euro! 😂) while I was shopping for them during lockdown. They've been following the flowers' progress with great attention, and the #wildflowers burst into this current array a few weeks back. In yesterday's brilliant sunshine they were stunning. My parents are taking great pleasure from them every day, and new flowers pop up daily. #Galway #Ireland #flowers

This young #Robin was super cocky and came close e

This young #Robin was super cocky and came close enough for me to snap him. This part of the paving was in the shade so I've resorted to some photo trickery so he's visible. Robins are such characters. #birds #birb #birdsofinstagram

Huzzah! My contributor copies of the hardback and

Huzzah! My contributor copies of the hardback and paperback edition of The Best of British Fantasy 2019, which contains my story 'Wake the Dead'. Edited by Jared Shurin and published by @newcon_press.

The bonus story only appears in the hardback edition. #anthology #fantasy #shortstories

#Flowers, filtered. #filteredphoto

#Flowers, filtered. #filteredphoto

New #planter and plant for the house. He may get n

New #planter and plant for the house. He may get new 'hair' as that plant is not quite right for that planter... perhaps a fern! Well see. I've introduced a lot more #plants to our home. Might as well have plenty of green pals since we're at home so much.

I have named the planter Aurelius, after Roman philosopher Marcus Aurelius (no resemblance) to remind me of his #wisdom, such as: 'You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realise this, and you will find strength.'

Or this longer quote:

'Because most of what we say and do is not essential. If you can eliminate it, you’ll have more time, and more tranquillity. Ask yourself at every moment, “Is this necessary?” But we need to eliminate unnecessary assumptions as well. To eliminate the unnecessary actions that follow.'

Is this post on Instagram necessary? No, but it brings me happiness and that is a trait to encourage. We need our trivial, fun enhancements too. (But, time to log off now!)

#interiordesign

You can't go wrong with a nice #flower photo... an

You can't go wrong with a nice #flower photo... and summer provides plenty of pretty options. It's 1 August - Happy Lughnasadh! May you all have an abundance of happiness and crops!

Loved the #clouds yesterday evening. Beauty abound

Loved the #clouds yesterday evening. Beauty abounds when you lift your gaze from introspection. #Galway #skies

I don't drink #cider that often, although it is a

I don't drink #cider that often, although it is a wonderful summer beverage, but I decided to sample this local #Galway brew. No complaints! #drinklocal

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