Del Hughes 📚💙
@delhughes.bsky.social
Award-winning author and feature writer @nation.cymru. Lover of the weird, the uncanny, and the fondanty delights that are French Fancies. Debut book available via linktr.ee/delhughes or in all good bookshops.✍️🏴🏴☠️ #booksky
Just discovered I’m a finalist for ‘Feature Writer of Year’ at the 2025 Wales Media Awards! So chuffed to be on the list again (along with some real stars!). I’m giddy with delight so am having a snowball to celebrate! Woohoo! 🥳❄️⚽️ @nation.cymru
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November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Just discovered I’m a finalist for ‘Feature Writer of Year’ at the 2025 Wales Media Awards! So chuffed to be on the list again (along with some real stars!). I’m giddy with delight so am having a snowball to celebrate! Woohoo! 🥳❄️⚽️ @nation.cymru
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Hey guys, here’s the link to my latest adventure! This time it’s a bittersweet brew - unveiling the mysteries of the leaves, but bidding a very sad farewell to a favourite ‘character.’ #SpillTheTea #SpillTheTears 🫖🍂🔮💔
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November 17, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Hey guys, here’s the link to my latest adventure! This time it’s a bittersweet brew - unveiling the mysteries of the leaves, but bidding a very sad farewell to a favourite ‘character.’ #SpillTheTea #SpillTheTears 🫖🍂🔮💔
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Hi gang, here’s link to Part 2 in my series of holiday #travelogues, and we’re still in glorious #NorthWales. This one contains an inordinate amount of vowels, a decomposing seagull, and some (less than) horny hijinks! #Llandudno #VisitWales #YahtzeeRocks 🍖🐐🏖️🏰
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July 6, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Hi gang, here’s link to Part 2 in my series of holiday #travelogues, and we’re still in glorious #NorthWales. This one contains an inordinate amount of vowels, a decomposing seagull, and some (less than) horny hijinks! #Llandudno #VisitWales #YahtzeeRocks 🍖🐐🏖️🏰
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Hi gang, 👇 link to the first in a new series of holiday #travelogues detailing last year’s summer adventures. This time, my search for adventure takes me north, kicking off in glorious #NorthWales. Part I details the journey up, so cue spats, sulks & Tolkien’esque landscapes! Enjoy x ⛰️🏖️🐕
May 19, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Hi gang, 👇 link to the first in a new series of holiday #travelogues detailing last year’s summer adventures. This time, my search for adventure takes me north, kicking off in glorious #NorthWales. Part I details the journey up, so cue spats, sulks & Tolkien’esque landscapes! Enjoy x ⛰️🏖️🐕
Pic 1, showing a very nervous me before my first ever slot at a real literary festival. Pic 2, relaxed and starting to enjoy myself. Was a wonderful day and a cracking festival. And huge thanks to Alan Bilton for guiding me through. Can't wait to do another one now🥳😉 @cambriastories.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Pic 1, showing a very nervous me before my first ever slot at a real literary festival. Pic 2, relaxed and starting to enjoy myself. Was a wonderful day and a cracking festival. And huge thanks to Alan Bilton for guiding me through. Can't wait to do another one now🥳😉 @cambriastories.bsky.social
After a four month hiatus, my latest article features black dogs, stripey cats, melodic trees, Nordic socks, and the extremely sadistic tendencies of Anwen, my oversized balance bike. What more could you want on Easter Sunday? Oh yeah, #Trump pops up too 😤🍊 #dogs #doldrums #depression #hope 🧥🌨️🌱🚴♂️🐕🦺
April 20, 2025 at 8:59 PM
After a four month hiatus, my latest article features black dogs, stripey cats, melodic trees, Nordic socks, and the extremely sadistic tendencies of Anwen, my oversized balance bike. What more could you want on Easter Sunday? Oh yeah, #Trump pops up too 😤🍊 #dogs #doldrums #depression #hope 🧥🌨️🌱🚴♂️🐕🦺
Hi pals, just a heads up that I’ll be in conversation with Alan Bilton at this year’s Llandeilo Lit Fest. So come along on Sunday 27th April (10:45am) for readings, laughter, and chat about my book, A Year of Living Dangerously.
April 4, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Hi pals, just a heads up that I’ll be in conversation with Alan Bilton at this year’s Llandeilo Lit Fest. So come along on Sunday 27th April (10:45am) for readings, laughter, and chat about my book, A Year of Living Dangerously.
On a DIY Writing Retreat in beautiful Pembrokeshire. So far, done lots of reading, napping, and eating. Writing, not so much. But here's a nice pic of the sunset over the Cleddau, taken from the cottage garden. 😍✍️🏡
January 20, 2025 at 5:33 PM
On a DIY Writing Retreat in beautiful Pembrokeshire. So far, done lots of reading, napping, and eating. Writing, not so much. But here's a nice pic of the sunset over the Cleddau, taken from the cottage garden. 😍✍️🏡
Happy New Year to all my Bluesky pals! Got lots of writing goals planned, but if the next spin around the sun simply brings better health, I'll be chuffed! 🌞 🤞🍾🥂 #NewYear #GoodTidings #BetterTimesAhead
December 31, 2024 at 6:37 PM
Happy New Year to all my Bluesky pals! Got lots of writing goals planned, but if the next spin around the sun simply brings better health, I'll be chuffed! 🌞 🤞🍾🥂 #NewYear #GoodTidings #BetterTimesAhead
Me and my mate, Gaynor, share our cultural (& not so cultural) highlights of 2024! Books, TV, Stage, or Screen, we've got you covered. 📚🖥🎬🎭 #christmas #roundup
"I’ve delved into countless books and binge-watched numerous box sets – all in an effort to keep from going stir-crazy.
Though it didn’t entirely succeed, I did uncover some real treasures" wp.me/p8Mk4U-SJU
Though it didn’t entirely succeed, I did uncover some real treasures" wp.me/p8Mk4U-SJU
Cultural highlights 2024: From bonkbusters to Bevan
Del Hughes For me, this year has been an strange one. Being housebound for most of it has kept me from my usual adventures. On the bright side, I’ve delved into countless books and binge-watched numer...
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December 28, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Me and my mate, Gaynor, share our cultural (& not so cultural) highlights of 2024! Books, TV, Stage, or Screen, we've got you covered. 📚🖥🎬🎭 #christmas #roundup
Best Gothmog voice: "The age of Nog is over, the time of the Snowball has come!" #LordoftheRings #Christmas #whatdayisit
December 27, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Best Gothmog voice: "The age of Nog is over, the time of the Snowball has come!" #LordoftheRings #Christmas #whatdayisit
Merry Christmas from John and Wolfie, looking sharp in their Christmas Collars. They met Santa yesterday, got treats, and chose a toy each! (Santa's put them on his Nice list - obviously hasn't been watching their antics this year!) Oh, the joys of dog ownership! 😍🎄🎅
##dogsofbluesky #Christmas #dogs
##dogsofbluesky #Christmas #dogs
December 25, 2024 at 9:53 AM
Merry Christmas from John and Wolfie, looking sharp in their Christmas Collars. They met Santa yesterday, got treats, and chose a toy each! (Santa's put them on his Nice list - obviously hasn't been watching their antics this year!) Oh, the joys of dog ownership! 😍🎄🎅
##dogsofbluesky #Christmas #dogs
##dogsofbluesky #Christmas #dogs
Here's Part 2 of my real-life tale of terror - just in time for Christmas Eve! Hope you enjoy it, and wishing you all a spook-free festive season, and an undaunted and happy 2025 x 🎄🎅🦌🎁👻
#MerryChristmas #Ghoststory
#MerryChristmas #Ghoststory
December 24, 2024 at 9:14 PM
Here's Part 2 of my real-life tale of terror - just in time for Christmas Eve! Hope you enjoy it, and wishing you all a spook-free festive season, and an undaunted and happy 2025 x 🎄🎅🦌🎁👻
#MerryChristmas #Ghoststory
#MerryChristmas #Ghoststory
Ooh, a spooky two-parter, and just in time for that great Christmas tradition of sharing ghost stories around the tree. Scary, tragic, full of '70s spirit, and guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Boo! 👻😢
#ghoststory #spookyseason
#ghoststory #spookyseason
December 23, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Ooh, a spooky two-parter, and just in time for that great Christmas tradition of sharing ghost stories around the tree. Scary, tragic, full of '70s spirit, and guaranteed to give you goosebumps. Boo! 👻😢
#ghoststory #spookyseason
#ghoststory #spookyseason
My latest article is out, and it's a must-read if you're a fan of Eggnog! No, just me then 😂 Seriously, homemade nog is easy to make and delicious to drink. I've even shared my top secret recipe! There's still time to get it whipped up and in the fridge, ready for 🎅's arrival, so give it a whirl! 🎄🦌
It’s Christmas, Del Hughes is back – and she’s brought egg nog! https://buff.ly/405kuwr
December 21, 2024 at 10:41 PM
My latest article is out, and it's a must-read if you're a fan of Eggnog! No, just me then 😂 Seriously, homemade nog is easy to make and delicious to drink. I've even shared my top secret recipe! There's still time to get it whipped up and in the fridge, ready for 🎅's arrival, so give it a whirl! 🎄🦌
Just doing the final edit on my two-part tale of terror, which will be in @nation.cymru on the 23rd & 24th. Perfect timing because who doesn't love a good ghost story at Christmas! Boo!
@cambriastories.bsky.social #ghostlytales #ghoststory #christmas
@cambriastories.bsky.social #ghostlytales #ghoststory #christmas
December 19, 2024 at 6:13 PM
Just doing the final edit on my two-part tale of terror, which will be in @nation.cymru on the 23rd & 24th. Perfect timing because who doesn't love a good ghost story at Christmas! Boo!
@cambriastories.bsky.social #ghostlytales #ghoststory #christmas
@cambriastories.bsky.social #ghostlytales #ghoststory #christmas
Had a go at #toptweettuesday over on Twitter. What a fabulous group of creative people, submitting poems for our enjoyment! Today's theme was winter, and this is my first attempt at imagistic verse.
December 17, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Had a go at #toptweettuesday over on Twitter. What a fabulous group of creative people, submitting poems for our enjoyment! Today's theme was winter, and this is my first attempt at imagistic verse.
Just had a tiny sip of my Christmas nog, and I feel it's going to be a good vintage this year. Already has some mellowing going on, and it's smooth and morish. Roll on Christmas Eve when it gets a proper unveiling 😋🎅💖😉 #eggnog #Christmas #bringiton
December 14, 2024 at 5:02 PM
Just had a tiny sip of my Christmas nog, and I feel it's going to be a good vintage this year. Already has some mellowing going on, and it's smooth and morish. Roll on Christmas Eve when it gets a proper unveiling 😋🎅💖😉 #eggnog #Christmas #bringiton
Morning all 👋 It's another grey day here in Swansea, so while my OH cleans the house (fair play, he's a domestic god🧹), John's doing a spot of cleaning too. His target = Wolfie's ears. Why, I dunno, but it's a weekly routine, and Wolfie doesn't appear to mind too much. Dogs, eh? 🤷🏼♀️
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
December 1, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Morning all 👋 It's another grey day here in Swansea, so while my OH cleans the house (fair play, he's a domestic god🧹), John's doing a spot of cleaning too. His target = Wolfie's ears. Why, I dunno, but it's a weekly routine, and Wolfie doesn't appear to mind too much. Dogs, eh? 🤷🏼♀️
#dogsofbluesky
#dogsofbluesky
Just ordered some Christmas cards from @sketchywelsh.bsky.social (and a couple of signed prints - an early Christmas present to me😁🎄). So, if you're stuck for festive gift inspiration, visit sketchywelsh.com - you're sure to find something lovely 🏴
#giveagift #shoplocal #christmasshopping
#giveagift #shoplocal #christmasshopping
November 30, 2024 at 3:32 PM
Just ordered some Christmas cards from @sketchywelsh.bsky.social (and a couple of signed prints - an early Christmas present to me😁🎄). So, if you're stuck for festive gift inspiration, visit sketchywelsh.com - you're sure to find something lovely 🏴
#giveagift #shoplocal #christmasshopping
#giveagift #shoplocal #christmasshopping
It's a 'curl up on the sofa and doze' kinda day here in South Wales, so I'm following John & Wolfie's advice to the letter. 🛋🥱 But hope there's blue skies above you, wherever you are.
November 30, 2024 at 12:53 PM
It's a 'curl up on the sofa and doze' kinda day here in South Wales, so I'm following John & Wolfie's advice to the letter. 🛋🥱 But hope there's blue skies above you, wherever you are.
Posted this yesterday, but my lovely Anwen didn't get the attention she deserves, so am reposting in the hope that other mobility-challenged, #disabled bluesky-ers happen upon her. #citywalker #adventures
A quick 🧵:
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
November 29, 2024 at 5:05 PM
Posted this yesterday, but my lovely Anwen didn't get the attention she deserves, so am reposting in the hope that other mobility-challenged, #disabled bluesky-ers happen upon her. #citywalker #adventures
A quick 🧵:
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
November 28, 2024 at 6:39 PM
A quick 🧵:
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
11 years ago, this was me - a #running nut who loved a challenge, the dirtier the better 😂 It was the only fitness activity I’ve tried that was great for both my physical and mental health.
But, not long after this pic was taken, spinal issues meant my running days were over 😩 Bummer!
Storm Bert might have blown over, but it's still pretty wild out there. So John & Wolfie are well wrapped up for their evening walk - however unimpressed they feel about the attire 😂😍
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsinclothes
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsinclothes
November 25, 2024 at 5:48 PM
Storm Bert might have blown over, but it's still pretty wild out there. So John & Wolfie are well wrapped up for their evening walk - however unimpressed they feel about the attire 😂😍
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsinclothes
#dogs #dogsofbluesky #dogsinclothes
I’ve just gone through old photo albums & now I feel blue - eyes leaking, nose running, wrapped in a web of weepy nostalgia. At the root of this is Barney - my delightful,damaged doggy soulmate. I wrote this for him after he was PTS. Best thing I’ve ever written.
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November 24, 2024 at 9:44 PM