Louise Hughes
@trailofleaves.bsky.social
Time Traveller. Social Historian. Reader and Writer of Speculative Fiction.
North East England.
Stories in Clarkesworld, Strange Horizons, Small Wonders, Interzone (print & digital), and more.
https://linktr.ee/louisehugheswrites
North East England.
Stories in Clarkesworld, Strange Horizons, Small Wonders, Interzone (print & digital), and more.
https://linktr.ee/louisehugheswrites
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Awards Eligibilty 2025
I’ve spent most of this year concentrating on novel writing, and am about to complete the first draft (literally the hero is facing off with the villain right this minute), but that doesn’t mean my…
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I had stories out in 2025! Seven stories! Please consider them:
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
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Complete with approximate word counts for each story—if, you know, that was important to you, for award season or whatever! 🙂
Wondering which 48 stories and 28 poems Kaleidotrope published in 2025?
Well, friends, wonder no more!
Well, friends, wonder no more!
Kaleidotrope 2025
kaleidotrope.net
November 26, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Complete with approximate word counts for each story—if, you know, that was important to you, for award season or whatever! 🙂
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Have you read?
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn by Louise Hughes at kaleidotrope
Facing fears.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn by Louise Hughes at kaleidotrope
Facing fears.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
“The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn” by Louise Hughes
kaleidotrope.net
November 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Have you read?
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn by Louise Hughes at kaleidotrope
Facing fears.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn by Louise Hughes at kaleidotrope
Facing fears.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
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Haven Spec Magazine is closing to submissions for the entirety of next month, so send us all the things while you still can!
For our complete guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
For our complete guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
November 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Haven Spec Magazine is closing to submissions for the entirety of next month, so send us all the things while you still can!
For our complete guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
For our complete guidelines and schedule, visit:
www.havenspec.com/submit/
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If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
If you have been sharing that Malwarebytes article on the Gmail thing, you should note the giant correction up top.
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
www.malwarebytes.com/blog/news/20...
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This is very sad news, but I am glad to see that The Deadlands will continue.
Read this and then: support the zines and publishers you love. It is tough, rough times for small publishers and zines. Do what you can to help them continue their good work.
Read this and then: support the zines and publishers you love. It is tough, rough times for small publishers and zines. Do what you can to help them continue their good work.
a post about Psychopomp in 2026
please read and share
thank you very much
please read and share
thank you very much
what's next for Psychopomp - PSYCHOPOMP.COM
what to expect from Psychopomp (and The Deadlands and Fantasy Magazine) in 2026.
psychopomp.com
November 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
This is very sad news, but I am glad to see that The Deadlands will continue.
Read this and then: support the zines and publishers you love. It is tough, rough times for small publishers and zines. Do what you can to help them continue their good work.
Read this and then: support the zines and publishers you love. It is tough, rough times for small publishers and zines. Do what you can to help them continue their good work.
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Inner Worlds issue 9 will be out at the end of November, featuring this stunning cover artwork by @bydhiyanah.bsky.social ✨️🌿💜
November 20, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Inner Worlds issue 9 will be out at the end of November, featuring this stunning cover artwork by @bydhiyanah.bsky.social ✨️🌿💜
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Subscribe now to read this new essay from Priya Sridhar, going deep into the weeds on two fabulous Kelly Link short stories...
AUD30/year (~GBP15 or USD19) gets you an extra essay each month, plus 6-month compilations with exclusive content!
www.speculativeinsight.com/subs
AUD30/year (~GBP15 or USD19) gets you an extra essay each month, plus 6-month compilations with exclusive content!
www.speculativeinsight.com/subs
November 21, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Subscribe now to read this new essay from Priya Sridhar, going deep into the weeds on two fabulous Kelly Link short stories...
AUD30/year (~GBP15 or USD19) gets you an extra essay each month, plus 6-month compilations with exclusive content!
www.speculativeinsight.com/subs
AUD30/year (~GBP15 or USD19) gets you an extra essay each month, plus 6-month compilations with exclusive content!
www.speculativeinsight.com/subs
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OK, fantasy scholars, help us out here. What is the earliest known use of ‘fae’, with that specific spelling, in a fantasy novel?
FYI @effjayem.bsky.social @dimitrafimi.bsky.social @adamroberts.bsky.social @profrmaslen.bsky.social @garykwolfe.bsky.social
FYI @effjayem.bsky.social @dimitrafimi.bsky.social @adamroberts.bsky.social @profrmaslen.bsky.social @garykwolfe.bsky.social
This has brought up a question I actually don't know - when did the specific form "the fae" become so popular in English?
OED has "Faerie" going back to Spenser, "fey" as "fairylike" in 1823, and there's obviously "Morgan le Fay" from French, but can't find much for "the fae" til quite recently!
OED has "Faerie" going back to Spenser, "fey" as "fairylike" in 1823, and there's obviously "Morgan le Fay" from French, but can't find much for "the fae" til quite recently!
Turning into my father one "the problem is no one reads enough books these days" grumble at a time
November 20, 2025 at 2:19 PM
OK, fantasy scholars, help us out here. What is the earliest known use of ‘fae’, with that specific spelling, in a fantasy novel?
FYI @effjayem.bsky.social @dimitrafimi.bsky.social @adamroberts.bsky.social @profrmaslen.bsky.social @garykwolfe.bsky.social
FYI @effjayem.bsky.social @dimitrafimi.bsky.social @adamroberts.bsky.social @profrmaslen.bsky.social @garykwolfe.bsky.social
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Brrrr, it was a cold night for many with Northern Ireland, England and Wales all recording their coldest night of the season so far ❄️
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
Brrrr, it was a cold night for many with Northern Ireland, England and Wales all recording their coldest night of the season so far ❄️
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the highs and lows of social media encapsulated in a single post.
Was researching an old theatre (boxing venue) in Hull.
Someone on a FB heritage page, under a photo: 'Think I used to go to pantomimes there as a kid!'
A wit replies: 'Oh no you didn't!'
The original poster: 'Is it a different building then?'
Someone on a FB heritage page, under a photo: 'Think I used to go to pantomimes there as a kid!'
A wit replies: 'Oh no you didn't!'
The original poster: 'Is it a different building then?'
November 20, 2025 at 9:21 AM
the highs and lows of social media encapsulated in a single post.
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Mill workers were hugely important in the push to get women the vote. Although wages were low they, wielded economic power and were well organised.
They often, unfairly, get overlooked in the popular narrative where the quest for the vote gets cast as a purely middle or upper class movement.
They often, unfairly, get overlooked in the popular narrative where the quest for the vote gets cast as a purely middle or upper class movement.
This has to be one of of the most iconic photographs of the 20th century from March 1907. Sixteen years old suffragette Dora Thewlis. A poor mill worker from Honley in Huddersfield she was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union At a demonstration in London she is
November 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Mill workers were hugely important in the push to get women the vote. Although wages were low they, wielded economic power and were well organised.
They often, unfairly, get overlooked in the popular narrative where the quest for the vote gets cast as a purely middle or upper class movement.
They often, unfairly, get overlooked in the popular narrative where the quest for the vote gets cast as a purely middle or upper class movement.
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Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
November 20, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Nature isn’t a “blocker” – it makes our lives better.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
Our coast, countryside, heritage and wildlife underpin our food, water and health and put millions of pounds into the economy. The Government must not weaken the laws that protect them.
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Good morning.
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Good morning.
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
I've added the Victoria Hall to the site, and felt it be more apt to share the memorial over the road this morning than the building itself. How stone can evoke such an emotion is testament to the mason.
www.northeastheritagelibrary.co.uk/features/the...
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Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
A dream denied: My 54-year quest to publish a short story in F&SF ‹ Scott Edelman
www.scottedelman.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Did you read my post from last week about how contract woes caused me to withdraw an accepted story from F&SF, ending my 54-year quest to be published in that magazine? But wait (as the saying goes) — there's more! Scroll down at the link for an update. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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I only had 4 stories published this yr: 2 original flash pieces & 2 reprints. My originals are humorous! Not a tone I usually go for. But it was soothing to write a member of the angelic host & delightful to write an intrepid opossum. The latter is my fave this yr.
plotthoundmag.com/respect-the-...
plotthoundmag.com/respect-the-...
“Respect the Hustle” by Risa Wolf – Plott Hound Magazine
plotthoundmag.com
November 15, 2025 at 10:24 PM
I only had 4 stories published this yr: 2 original flash pieces & 2 reprints. My originals are humorous! Not a tone I usually go for. But it was soothing to write a member of the angelic host & delightful to write an intrepid opossum. The latter is my fave this yr.
plotthoundmag.com/respect-the-...
plotthoundmag.com/respect-the-...
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I had stories out in 2025! Seven stories! Please consider them:
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
Awards Eligibilty 2025
I’ve spent most of this year concentrating on novel writing, and am about to complete the first draft (literally the hero is facing off with the villain right this minute), but that doesn’t mean my…
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:57 PM
I had stories out in 2025! Seven stories! Please consider them:
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
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It's Straith's awards eligibility post for 2025!!
I'm putting forward two of the three stories I had published this year for your consideration. I'd love especially if you'd consider "Fishwife" for the Aurora Award for Short Fiction, since it's my mémère story 💜
I'm putting forward two of the three stories I had published this year for your consideration. I'd love especially if you'd consider "Fishwife" for the Aurora Award for Short Fiction, since it's my mémère story 💜
November 15, 2025 at 5:27 PM
It's Straith's awards eligibility post for 2025!!
I'm putting forward two of the three stories I had published this year for your consideration. I'd love especially if you'd consider "Fishwife" for the Aurora Award for Short Fiction, since it's my mémère story 💜
I'm putting forward two of the three stories I had published this year for your consideration. I'd love especially if you'd consider "Fishwife" for the Aurora Award for Short Fiction, since it's my mémère story 💜
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On negotiating with the folks at Must Read Magazines...
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
On negotiating with the folks at Must Read Magazines...
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In case you missed it earlier, I've started collecting links for my annual eligibility and recommendation links post. I added several earlier and will update again soon, so please spread the word and keep sending your links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
What Have You Done, What Have You Loved 2025 – acwise.net
acwise.net
November 12, 2025 at 10:23 PM
In case you missed it earlier, I've started collecting links for my annual eligibility and recommendation links post. I added several earlier and will update again soon, so please spread the word and keep sending your links my way!
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
acwise.net/what-have-yo...
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On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
November 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
On August 12, 1971, 16-year-old me mailed the first story I ever wrote off on its first submission to my dream market, F&SF. My tale was quickly rejected. On July 17th, 2025, I finally sold a story to that magazine. Here's why I felt I had to withdraw that story. www.scottedelman.com/wordpress/20...
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As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to record things you love! Not just for the Hugo Awards, but in general. The rec sheet is a handy resource for nomination, but also at its heart a rec resource in a loud, busy media environment.
The Hugo Awards (2026)
docs.google.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:54 PM
As we approach the end of the year, it's a great time to record things you love! Not just for the Hugo Awards, but in general. The rec sheet is a handy resource for nomination, but also at its heart a rec resource in a loud, busy media environment.
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⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Heavy rain across parts of northern England and southern Scotland
Thursday 0000 – 1100
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Heavy rain across parts of northern England and southern Scotland
Thursday 0000 – 1100
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
November 12, 2025 at 8:29 PM
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Heavy rain across parts of northern England and southern Scotland
Thursday 0000 – 1100
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Heavy rain across parts of northern England and southern Scotland
Thursday 0000 – 1100
Latest info 👉http://bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️
Getting all the jobs done today. New tyres for the car, eligibility post done, and now I'm going to go and buy some Christmas cards.
November 12, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Getting all the jobs done today. New tyres for the car, eligibility post done, and now I'm going to go and buy some Christmas cards.
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Wishing our friends at Subterranean Press the best of luck while they work with Amazon to get this straightened out. You can also buy their ebooks direct from them at subterraneanpress.com. (Cutting Amazon out of the picture.)
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Wishing our friends at Subterranean Press the best of luck while they work with Amazon to get this straightened out. You can also buy their ebooks direct from them at subterraneanpress.com. (Cutting Amazon out of the picture.)