Steve McHugh
@stevemchugh.bsky.social
Award nominated, bestselling science fiction and fantasy author. Father and husband. Hobby painter. Gaming since the console wars. He/him.
First Hunt is number 1 in British Horror in the UK and USA. Thanks to everyone who got their copy.
October 29, 2025 at 7:21 PM
First Hunt is number 1 in British Horror in the UK and USA. Thanks to everyone who got their copy.
It's book launch day. More Miles, Church, and vampire fun.
Kindle only at the moment. Paperback is coming soon.
Kindle only at the moment. Paperback is coming soon.
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 PM
It's book launch day. More Miles, Church, and vampire fun.
Kindle only at the moment. Paperback is coming soon.
Kindle only at the moment. Paperback is coming soon.
2 days until the release of First Hunt on kindle. Preorder now.
October 26, 2025 at 5:49 PM
2 days until the release of First Hunt on kindle. Preorder now.
The final manuscript for First Hunt has been uploaded to Amazon for release 28th October. Now, I can sit back and let the anxiety roll in.
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The final manuscript for First Hunt has been uploaded to Amazon for release 28th October. Now, I can sit back and let the anxiety roll in.
First Hunt (out on 28th October) is the number 1 selling book in British Horror Fiction. Always nice to see.
October 11, 2025 at 12:49 PM
First Hunt (out on 28th October) is the number 1 selling book in British Horror Fiction. Always nice to see.
The Pilgrims of the Damned seems to have gone over well.
“I truly love this series. And i didn't think anything would top Hellequin. Steve just makes the characters come to life, and you feel like you are friends with them. It's a great storyline, and hopefully, there will be many more to come.”
“I truly love this series. And i didn't think anything would top Hellequin. Steve just makes the characters come to life, and you feel like you are friends with them. It's a great storyline, and hopefully, there will be many more to come.”
October 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Pilgrims of the Damned seems to have gone over well.
“I truly love this series. And i didn't think anything would top Hellequin. Steve just makes the characters come to life, and you feel like you are friends with them. It's a great storyline, and hopefully, there will be many more to come.”
“I truly love this series. And i didn't think anything would top Hellequin. Steve just makes the characters come to life, and you feel like you are friends with them. It's a great storyline, and hopefully, there will be many more to come.”
All of the Assembly books published.
1. Those Who Dwell in Darkness
2. A Deliberate Act of Violence
3. The Pilgrims of the Damned.
1. Those Who Dwell in Darkness
2. A Deliberate Act of Violence
3. The Pilgrims of the Damned.
October 2, 2025 at 9:00 PM
All of the Assembly books published.
1. Those Who Dwell in Darkness
2. A Deliberate Act of Violence
3. The Pilgrims of the Damned.
1. Those Who Dwell in Darkness
2. A Deliberate Act of Violence
3. The Pilgrims of the Damned.
Would you like to win your own Church from my Assembly books? All you have to do is be a paid member on my patron, and at the end of October, you could win all 3 Assembly books (signed) and your very own crochet Church.
October 1, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Would you like to win your own Church from my Assembly books? All you have to do is be a paid member on my patron, and at the end of October, you could win all 3 Assembly books (signed) and your very own crochet Church.
Since my new book came out, I’ve been sent several messages by Americans asking what brown sauce is. Short answer: it’s a tangy, peppery, delicious sauce of the fried breakfast gods.
September 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Since my new book came out, I’ve been sent several messages by Americans asking what brown sauce is. Short answer: it’s a tangy, peppery, delicious sauce of the fried breakfast gods.
New book out accompanied by that little orange sticker. I know it’s not the most important thing, but it’s nice to know that after nearly 30 books, people still buy my work.
September 25, 2025 at 9:35 AM
New book out accompanied by that little orange sticker. I know it’s not the most important thing, but it’s nice to know that after nearly 30 books, people still buy my work.
It's book launch day. The 3rd Assembly book, The Pilgrims of the Damned, is now available. Go forth and read.
September 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It's book launch day. The 3rd Assembly book, The Pilgrims of the Damned, is now available. Go forth and read.
My 29th book is out tomorrow.
September 22, 2025 at 10:11 AM
My 29th book is out tomorrow.
First Hunt.
Available to preorder now on kindle, out 28th October.
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
Available to preorder now on kindle, out 28th October.
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
September 19, 2025 at 1:59 PM
First Hunt.
Available to preorder now on kindle, out 28th October.
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
Available to preorder now on kindle, out 28th October.
Cover by @thenobleartist.bsky.social
One of the coolest free Lego sets I’ve ever gotten. Just an absolute joy.
September 11, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One of the coolest free Lego sets I’ve ever gotten. Just an absolute joy.
Not long to go until the release of the 3rd Assembly book.
September 6, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Not long to go until the release of the 3rd Assembly book.
The kindle version of Those Who Dwell in Darkness is on sale for a limited time at Amazon UK and USA. Vampires and a big dog. Time to get reading.
August 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
The kindle version of Those Who Dwell in Darkness is on sale for a limited time at Amazon UK and USA. Vampires and a big dog. Time to get reading.
Not played Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater since the original came out on the PS2, so I’m looking forward to this one.
August 28, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Not played Metal Gear Solid: Snake Eater since the original came out on the PS2, so I’m looking forward to this one.
All 3 of The Assembly books on my shelf (and a few others I wrote—note I didn’t write anything to do with Mass Effect… unfortunately).
August 27, 2025 at 11:12 AM
All 3 of The Assembly books on my shelf (and a few others I wrote—note I didn’t write anything to do with Mass Effect… unfortunately).
A true beast. My own vicious carnivore tenderising my leg for later.
August 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
A true beast. My own vicious carnivore tenderising my leg for later.
Author copy of The Pilgrims of the Damned arrived. Not long to go until it’s out for everyone to read.
August 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Author copy of The Pilgrims of the Damned arrived. Not long to go until it’s out for everyone to read.
Alien: Phalanx is a superb book. A slow build leads to near nonstop action. Easily the best Alien story I’ve ever read, and one which makes the aliens actually feel terrifying. Highly recommended.
August 20, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Alien: Phalanx is a superb book. A slow build leads to near nonstop action. Easily the best Alien story I’ve ever read, and one which makes the aliens actually feel terrifying. Highly recommended.
I’m usually the first person up in the morning, which means I get greeted by Princess who tries to climb my leg repeatedly until she’s given the attention she deserves.
August 17, 2025 at 9:10 AM
I’m usually the first person up in the morning, which means I get greeted by Princess who tries to climb my leg repeatedly until she’s given the attention she deserves.
I have vague secret author stuff I can't talk about (no, it's not a Netflix series). So, because I can't talk about it, here's a picture of my most recent novels.
August 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
I have vague secret author stuff I can't talk about (no, it's not a Netflix series). So, because I can't talk about it, here's a picture of my most recent novels.
Big thank you to @orbitbooks.bsky.social for sending me a copy of The Damned King by @justinleeanderson.com. The first book is excellent and book 2 was in my top 5 books of last year, so really looking forward to this one.
August 10, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Big thank you to @orbitbooks.bsky.social for sending me a copy of The Damned King by @justinleeanderson.com. The first book is excellent and book 2 was in my top 5 books of last year, so really looking forward to this one.
Miniature painting. These are from Infinity, Warcrow and a Games Workshop terrain piece I’ve had for ages.
August 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Miniature painting. These are from Infinity, Warcrow and a Games Workshop terrain piece I’ve had for ages.