Welcome to Hugh’s Views & News – I’m Hugh, a Welsh blogger and writer sharing practical tips, stories, and a lot of positivity.
Hello, I’m Hugh
Blogger, short-story writer, and champion of everyday bloggers who want to grow their blogs without the overwhelm.
I live in Swansea, South Wales, with my civil partner, John, and our two Cardigan Welsh Corgis, Toby and Austin. You’ll often find us walking on the beach or curled up watching a great movie!
On this blog, you’ll find a mix of blogging and social media tips, writing advice, short stories, and flash fiction. Everything I share is based on what I’ve learned since I started blogging in February 2014 – and all my tips are completely free.
Although I have a mild form of dyslexia, it has never stopped me from writing. If anything, it has made me more determined to share my words and to encourage others to do the same.
Blogging has connected me with hundreds of writers and bloggers from all over the world. Their support, friendship, and encouragement mean a great deal to me – thank you.
Meet Hugh
I try to keep life simple, positive, and full of humour. I love helping other bloggers grow their audiences, build confidence, and have fun with their blogs rather than feeling overwhelmed by them.
When I’m not writing or blogging, I enjoy photography, binge-watching good TV and films, and getting lost in science fiction and LGBTQ+ stories.
Remember: blogging is a marathon, not a sprint! Take your time, enjoy the journey, and don’t be afraid to try new things.
Free Blogging and Social Media Tips
If you want to grow your blog, get more engagement, or simply feel more confident using WordPress, you’ll find plenty of step-by-step blogging and social media tips here.
To explore them, click the “Blogging Tips” button in the menu. It’s my way of saying thank you to everyone who reads, comments on, and shares my posts.
If you have a question about blogging or social media, get in touch and ask. Your question may inspire a new post that features you and your blog.
My main social media platform is Bluesky, where I share extra blogging tips, updates, and conversation starters. You can follow me at @hughsviewsandnews.com.
What I Love to Read
If you blog about any of the topics below, I’d love to visit your site. Leave me a link to your blog so we can connect.
- Blogging tips
- Blogging
- Social media tips
- Writing
- Writing tips
- Photography
- Photography challenges
- Flash fiction
- Flash fiction challenges
- Short stories
- Short story challenges
- Blogging challenges
- LBGTQ+ topics
- Science fiction
- Television
- Films/movies
- Technology
- SEO Tips
My Books
My first collection of short stories, Glimpses, is available on Amazon.
Glimpses is available as both a paperback and an eBook and contains 28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction, all with twists, turns, and unexpected endings. The Kindle version is just 99p.
Glimpses
28 short stories and pieces of flash fiction take the reader on a rollercoaster of twists and turns.
Paperback – £4.99
Kindle – £0.99
My second collection, More Glimpses, is also available on Amazon.
The Kindle version of More Glimpses is £0.99, and the paperback is £4.99.
Alternatively, you can contact me directly to buy a signed copy.
Explore More Pages on My Blog
Quick Snapshot of What You’ll Find Here
- Free, easy-to-follow blogging and social media tips.
- Writing advice, flash fiction, and short stories with twists.
- My photography sometimes takes you to places you’ve never visited.
- Friendly conversations about blogging, reading, and creativity.
Dip into whatever interests you most – there’s no right or wrong way to explore.
How to Contact Hugh
If you have a question, need some blogging advice, or just want to say hello, I’d be delighted to hear from you.
You can contact me anytime by clicking the “Contact Hugh” button in the menu at the top of my blog.
A New Look for Hugh’s Views & News
In April 2026, I moved my site to a new Block theme to make it cleaner, faster, and easier to navigate. If you spot anything that looks odd or have suggestions for improvements, please let me know.
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Thank you so much for visiting today – your time, comments, and support mean a lot to me.
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