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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.

  • Award from the Artist Support Scheme 2020

    26 February 2020 /

    Galway County Council's Arts Office has selected my work for an award under the Artist Support Scheme 2020.

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At Christmas my mother-in-law gave us a pot with b At Christmas my mother-in-law gave us a pot with bluebells in them. They've been growing in my small glass porch so have bloomed a little early. They have such a delicate, beautiful scent. #bluebells #flowers #Galway #Ireland
Thanks to Magic Press in Italy for sending me copi Thanks to Magic Press in Italy for sending me copies of the Italian edition of Witchfinder Volume 3: The Mysteries of Unland, which I co-wrote with Kim Newman for @darkhorsecomics. This package was postmarked early December and arrived on Friday! 😯 I assume it got caught up in some Christmas/Brexit postal clog... very happy to have it now. #comics #translation #horror
Tree scars, looking like a mound of sourdough brea Tree scars, looking like a mound of sourdough breads, map the pain of loss. #tree #Galway #Ireland #woods
The forgotten glove is the clue that will crack th The forgotten glove is the clue that will crack the case. #lostandfound #glove #bench #Galway noir #blackandwhite
At dawn they stand up with solemn stiffness, shake At dawn they stand up with solemn stiffness, shake off dew and cobwebs, shuffle together in an ancient dance - mossy ruffles touching - before settling down for the day. #rocks #Galway #Ireland #forest #woods
Spring posy. The Hyacinth smells divine. #flowers Spring posy. The Hyacinth smells divine. #flowers #hyacinth #Daffodils #Galway #Ireland
A glorious sunset is conjured awe. #sunset #Galway A glorious sunset is conjured awe. #sunset #Galway #Ireland #clouds #skies #cloudscape
One minute of Irish forest twilight with birdsong. One minute of Irish forest twilight with birdsong. Spring is here. Especially for those who can't access these places. #Galway #Ireland #birdsong #woods #trees #video
I suspect many people are perplexed by what I stop I suspect many people are perplexed by what I stop to admire and photograph. #rock #Nature #Galway #Ireland
Follow me! #birds #skies #clouds #cloudscape #Galw Follow me! #birds #skies #clouds #cloudscape #Galway #Ireland
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Covers

  • Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland 3 cover
  • The Best of British Fantasy 2019
  • Twisted Myths
  • Scream & Misty 2020 Special cover
  • Crannóg 41
  • Voices From the Past
  • Jennifer Wilde, issue 2
  • Witchfinder Unland 5
  • Cassildas Song
  • Black Static #38
  • Black Static 21
  • Jennifer Wilde, Vol 1, Issue 1
  • Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland 2 cover
  • Twisted Fairy Tales
  • Witchfinder: The Mysteries of Unland 4 cover
  • La Femme cover

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