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James Opaque

About Me

I'm Shaun Hughston, and I'm based in Sydney, Australia. In my work life I run Agility, a tech consultancy, focussed on the domains of automation and AI. I love speculative fiction, especially themes around the intersection of tech and humanity, religion, and dystopia. I write flash fiction and short stories that imagine familiar, but disconcerting timelines, and places.

What else I'm working on

Thinking about a novel

I think I have a novel in me, and I know what it's about. It's currently in the shower thoughts stage.

Making pizza from scratch

I'd like to say it's been successful, but I can't.

Learning to speak Italian

Been doing this for a few years now. È un lavoro in corso.

Starting an MA in Literature and Creative Writing at Western Sydney University

Starting in 2026, with a plan to graduate just in time for AI to become sentient.

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I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

© Shaun Hughston 2026

I acknowledge the Traditional Owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.

© Shaun Hughston 2026