Wendy Hughes Wendy Hughes - Founder 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
Gwasg Carreg Gwalch 1995
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
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.
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.
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.
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.

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