Cynthia L. Hughes

Background

Hughes, Cynthia L. was born on January 20, 1958 in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. Daughter of Harry Alfred and Dona Carrie Hughes.

Education

Bachelor of Science, University Kansas, 1981.

Career

Copy editor Austin (Texas) American-Statesman, 1981-1982, copy chief—lifestyle, 1983-1984. Copy editor Texas Monthly, Austin, 1985, copy chief, 1985-1989, deputy executive editor, 1989-1992. Owner In Other Words, since 1992.

Director Texas Book Festival, since 1996. Board directors Red Wheelbarrow Press, Austin.

Achievements

• Cynthia L. Hughes has been listed as a notable festival director, writer, editor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Teacher Sunday school Unity Center of Positive Prayer, Austin, since 1995. Assistant youth education director Unity Church of Austin, 1992-1994.

Interests

• Creative writing, cooking, sports viewing, music, travel.

Connections

Father:

Harry Alfred

Mother:

Dona Carrie Hughes