| Wendy Hughes |
| Bibliography |
| Books Published |
The Story of Gower Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 1992. Reprinted 1998. The 6-8 Fun Book (stories, facts and activities) EPB Publishing 1992 The 9-10 Fun Book (stories, facts and activities) EPB Publishing 1992 The Story of Pembrokeshire Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 1993. Reprinted in 1998. Tales of Old Glamorganshire Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 1994 Stickler - The Elusive Syndrome Celtic Connection 1995 Not Just Bread Suirway Publishers 1996 Prehistoric Sites of Gower and West Glamorgan Logaston Press April 1999 Anglesey Past and Present - Gwasg Carreg Gwalch July 1999 Ten Years On - The founding of The Stickler Syndrome Support Group with biographical sketch of Dr Gunnar B Stickler - published November 1999. Crumbs of Hope - The story of Hope Romania told through a series of impressions and emotions interspersed with quotes and thoughts for the day. Orchard Press March 2000 Contributed a chapter to Medical Humanities pub by Royal College of Physicians March 2001 A Photographic History of Your Town - Brecon – WH Smith and Friths Photographic Collection. September 2002 Horizons of Hope Parchment Publishing May 2003 Images of England series - Walton on Thames – Tempus Publishing September 2003 A Celebration of your Town - Carmarthen – Ottakars and Friths Photographic Collection – to be published October 2004 So YOU Think You Know? Carmarthen – Ottakars and Friths Photographic Collection October 2004 Camarthen - An Illustrated Miscellany - Ottakars and Friths Photographic Collection October 2004 Walking Guide of Your Town - Carmarthen – Ottakars and Friths Photographic Collection – to be published March 2005 |
Writing Experience |
Freelance Writer since 1989 Over 1000 articles published in a variety of magazines including: The Lady, Country Quest, Funeral Service Journal, On The Road, Ninnau (Welsh/American Newspaper), CLAPA News, Today's Guide, Surrey Herald, Hersham News and Mail, Celtic Connections, Catholic Life, Tradition, 3rd Stone and Later Living Magazine. Writes and edits quarterly newsletter for Stickler Syndrome Support Group Writes and edits quarterly Review for London Writer Circle. Writes all the medical literature for the Stickler Syndrome Support Group, including a medical paper published in Genetics in Medicine June 2001. |
Specialist Subjects |
Wales - topography, myths and legends, prehistory - especially
the Stone Ages to Celtic periods. History of Medicine - all aspects from Egyptian to 20th century. Eccentricities - characters, buildings, little known festivals. Travel - especially events and any quirky little known facts Medical - relating to coping with chronic illness, genetic implications, self-esteem, etc |
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On-going Projects (Unpublished) |
Novel - The Powers That Heal - set on the Gower Peninsula in the Neolithic/Bronze Age. Novel - Sanctimonious Sin - three-generation saga set in 19th century Wales. Novel - I Can See Clearly Now - main character coming to terms with blindness. |
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| Professional Memberships |
Member of the Society of Authors Membership Secretary and Member of Society of Women Writers and Journalists Member of the Association of Christian Writers Member of London Writers Circle Founder and tutor of Walton Wordsmiths (local writing group). Member of Historical Novel Society. Member of the National Association of Writers Groups. |
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| Interests Activities |
Reading Studying the History of Medicine Prehistory - all aspects, but specially Neolithic and Celtic Listening to Jazz Travel Calligraphy Founder and Hon President of the Stickler Syndrome Support Group www.stickler.org.uk and writes all the group's literature relating to the disorder. |
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| Other activities |
Talks and workshops on various aspects of creative writing. Email Wendy if you would like her to run a workshop or give a talk. Talks to and addresses medical professionals on all aspects of Stickler Syndrome - both from the medical and patient's perspective. | |
| Competitions and Prizes |
Runner up in the Sir Harry Brittain scholarship 1994. Won joint second prize in a National Poetry Competition entitled Happy in Hospital 2000. Poem Janus published in Anthology. Won National Association of Writers Groups Award for Journalism 2001. | |