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Steve McHugh

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Steve is a bestselling author of Urban Fantasy. His book, Scorched Shadows, was shortlisted for a Gemmell Award for best novel.

Steve was born in a small village called Mexborough, South Yorkshire, but now lives with his wife and three young daughters in Southampton

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Steve McHugh Sorry for the late reply. The answer is yes, I do have a very good idea of the number of books. At the moment I have notes for 2 dozen. That number ma…moreSorry for the late reply. The answer is yes, I do have a very good idea of the number of books. At the moment I have notes for 2 dozen. That number may get lower or higher depending on whether those stories flesh out some more, but I've got story plots noted out for the first 15.(less)
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Steve McHugh Thanks for the questions.

1. Water increases a person's stamina, and fire is agility.

2. The combination of magics doesn't increase anything within the…more
Thanks for the questions.

1. Water increases a person's stamina, and fire is agility.

2. The combination of magics doesn't increase anything within the sorcerer. Nate's electricity will be looked into more and more over the coming books as he learns to use it.

3. I plan on revealing what Air and Water and Water and Earth magics combined do within the next few books.
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Book Announcement

I’m happy to announce that I’ve signed a new book deal with Podium Entertainment for 3 more Assembly books. The 4th Assembly book is being written at the moment (and titled The Song of the Vampire).

I can also announce that I’ve signed another book deal with Podium for my first epic fantasy trilogy; Empire of Phantoms.

Big thank you to both my agent, Paul Lucas, for working so hard to get these done

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Excellent book. Wish it was a little longer and went a little deeper into Churches’ beginning. Makes me wish Church was my dog. Can’t wait for the audiobook.
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“The memory of being shot by a woman pretty much kills any sexual urge you have toward her. And if it doesn't, you have issues.”
Steve McHugh, Crimes Against Magic

“Words actually failed me. I felt as dumb as my lounge-less friend in the corner. "You injected me with vampire blood?" My words were said slowly, ensuring that I didn't get one wrong or accidentally call Francis a fucking asshat. "You're a vampire?"
Francis' expression managed to convey how stupid he thought that question was. "I live underground, and you've never seen me outside. I'm pale in complexion ands obviously hundreds of years old. What did you think I was? Agoraphobic?”
Steve McHugh, Crimes Against Magic

“So, yeah, I’m afraid of this thing. But that just means I’m going to try harder to beat it. Because fear should never be a reason for not doing the right thing.”
Steve McHugh, Born of Hatred

“It’s not about power; it’s about the willingness to do something that will stop your enemy cold. The willingness to win at any cost.”
Steve McHugh, With Silent Screams

“So, yeah, I’m afraid of this thing. But that just means I’m going to try harder to beat it. Because fear should never be a reason for not doing the right thing.”
Steve McHugh, Born of Hatred

“I’m an enigma wrapped inside a riddle, all bundled in something quite wonderful.”
Steve McHugh, Born of Hatred

“Everyone hates fractions. That’s why they make you do them. It’s character building.”
Steve McHugh, Crimes Against Magic

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Tom Blubaugh Steve, welcome to my circle of friends. Blessings, Tom.


Christine Hatfield thanks for being my friend


Pamela Nice to meet you Steve!


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Simon Hey Steve. Thanks for looking me up.


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