With her signature blend of wit and warmth, A Year of Living Dangerously presents Del Hughes’ award-winning, Nation.Cymru articles in one hilarious and heart-warming book serialised here.
In a bid to inject excitement into her fairly humdrum existence, Del Hughes takes readers on a series of wild, whimsical, and wonderfully entertaining adventures, set within the vibrant and enchanting landscapes of Wales.
Filled with laughter, mishaps, and a myriad of colourful characters, Del’s DIY Dangerous Living Regime sees her explore the esoteric, meddle with the mysterious, and attempt to overcome some of her more formidable phobias, with remarkable (and often ridiculous), results. From witchcraft to whittling, folklore to firewalking, and earthenware to exorcists, prepare to be inspired by this captivating collection – which prove that attempting to live a life less ordinary is anything but dull.
REVIEWS
‘Before you enjoy Del Hughes’ dangerous adventures it’s best to strap yourself in, as reading about them is quite the roller-coaster ride. You’ll meet druids in unlikely places, immerse yourself in gong baths, and see the future, albeit dimly, in the company of psychic seers. In following her own unorthodox life-enhancement regime she also enhances the lives of her readers. These award-winning features are laceratingly funny but they’re also warm, attentive, and intuitive accounts of putting yourself out there, of being fully open to experiences of all sorts, and of being brave. How brave? Well, having a bloody great tarantula walk over your arm when you have a phobia of spiders. That’s fearless. Hold tight because it’s going to be a wild ride.’ Jon Gower
‘Being lucky enough to have heard some of these adventures from the horses (or should that be stag’s?), mouth over coffee and cake, I can confirm that what you read is what you hear. Del’s unique voice makes her storytelling a joy, and her derring-do means there are few places in this world, or beyond, that her curiosity won’t take her. Here lies magic, mystery, moments of mirth-inducing muckment, and LOLs aplenty. So dive into Del’s world and prepare to be inspired.’ Sarah Morgan Jones
‘Pagan rites, shopping expeditions, child labour, cookery tips, and nostalgia, all mixed with humour. It can only be Del Hughes.’ Reg, Nation.Cymru reader
A Year of Living Dangerously
Del Hughes’ award-winning, Nation.Cymru articles in one hilarious and heart-warming book . Print ISBN 978-1-7384231-3-2
276 Pages with B&W illustrations and photos. Cover by Josh Morgan
