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:
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louisehugheswrites.wordpress.com/2025/11/12/a...
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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)
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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.)
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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Reminder:
Please submit recommendations by Nov. 14th for the Otherwise Award jury to consider! Nominate works of speculative fiction - #sciencefiction, #fantasy, and more - that expand or explore our notions of gender:
otherwiseaward.org/award/2025-o...
Please submit recommendations by Nov. 14th for the Otherwise Award jury to consider! Nominate works of speculative fiction - #sciencefiction, #fantasy, and more - that expand or explore our notions of gender:
otherwiseaward.org/award/2025-o...
2025 Otherwise Award Recommendations « Otherwise Award
Recommend works here for the Otherwise Award jurors to consider!
otherwiseaward.org
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Reminder:
Please submit recommendations by Nov. 14th for the Otherwise Award jury to consider! Nominate works of speculative fiction - #sciencefiction, #fantasy, and more - that expand or explore our notions of gender:
otherwiseaward.org/award/2025-o...
Please submit recommendations by Nov. 14th for the Otherwise Award jury to consider! Nominate works of speculative fiction - #sciencefiction, #fantasy, and more - that expand or explore our notions of gender:
otherwiseaward.org/award/2025-o...
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It’s time to tally up “The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn” in @trailofleaves.bsky.social’s charming new story.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
It’s time to tally up “The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn” in @trailofleaves.bsky.social’s charming new story.
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
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Exciting news! We're open to queries for novellas and works of collected short fiction, for our 2026-2027 publishing schedule. We want to receive strange and literary fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and weird fiction from writers living in the North of England.
Find out more: carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions
Find out more: carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions
November 1, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Exciting news! We're open to queries for novellas and works of collected short fiction, for our 2026-2027 publishing schedule. We want to receive strange and literary fantasy, horror, sci-fi, and weird fiction from writers living in the North of England.
Find out more: carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions
Find out more: carnyxpress.co.uk/submissions
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Change is... good? Huh... who knew????
But yeah, we got some like, changes coming!
magazine.trollbreath.com/change-to-ou...
But yeah, we got some like, changes coming!
magazine.trollbreath.com/change-to-ou...
Change to Our Submission Periods - Trollbreath Magazine
Longer Submission Period Coming in 2026!
magazine.trollbreath.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Change is... good? Huh... who knew????
But yeah, we got some like, changes coming!
magazine.trollbreath.com/change-to-ou...
But yeah, we got some like, changes coming!
magazine.trollbreath.com/change-to-ou...
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Just for funnsies, here's an interview with one of the co-editors of Trollbreath Magazine, posted by @duotrope.com today.
Said editor being me (Jennifer helped me write the answers once she got up)
duotrope.com/interview/ed...
Said editor being me (Jennifer helped me write the answers once she got up)
duotrope.com/interview/ed...
Duotrope's Interview with Trollbreath Magazine
Read Duotrope's editor interview with Trollbreath Magazine to learn what they're looking for and gain more insight into this publication.
duotrope.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Just for funnsies, here's an interview with one of the co-editors of Trollbreath Magazine, posted by @duotrope.com today.
Said editor being me (Jennifer helped me write the answers once she got up)
duotrope.com/interview/ed...
Said editor being me (Jennifer helped me write the answers once she got up)
duotrope.com/interview/ed...
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I went up to Scotland earlier in the year and took loads of photographs, and haven't processed any of them since July. Here's two of the five I've actually got to so far. Day one, a walk around Pitlochry.
October 10, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I went up to Scotland earlier in the year and took loads of photographs, and haven't processed any of them since July. Here's two of the five I've actually got to so far. Day one, a walk around Pitlochry.
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ICYMI, new story this week! Last of the year (probably). Features a hot shot pilot, a retired but persistent ambulance, and snacks.
Out today, in the autumn issue of @kaleidotrope.bsky.social, my story of a space pilot dealing with her first clone resurrection, with a little help from the rescue ship's AI and several kinds of cheese.
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn
www.kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn
www.kaleidotrope.net/autumn-2025/...
“The Nine Crashes of Flight Lieutenant Hilla Quinn” by Louise Hughes
www.kaleidotrope.net
October 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
ICYMI, new story this week! Last of the year (probably). Features a hot shot pilot, a retired but persistent ambulance, and snacks.