Timothy Hughes
Timothy Hughes grew up in the Laura Ashley-tinted tones of rural Kent, discovering early that storytelling and making people laugh suited him far better than paisley patterns. A one-time finance worker seduced by tailored jackets and limitless, free stationery, he kept his creative pulse alive through disco daydreams and a degree in English Language and Literature with the Open University.
Timothy later gained MAs in Children’s Literature (Roehampton, 2020) and Writing for Young People (Bath Spa, 2025). He is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Kent and exploring how camp, memory, and belonging can help even the most anxious hearts find themselves in fiction. Once Upon a Time, Will Robinson is his debut.
Once Upon a Time, Will Robinson
What if happy-ever-after were accessorised with shoulder pads, sass, and sparkle? Once Upon a Time, Will Robinson is the unhinged love-child of Dynasty and Heartstopper, starring Will Robinson, a 16-year-old boy with anxiety and a Cinderella Complex, in a big-hearted romantic comedy with even bigger laughs, where queer joy and camp excess take centre stage. Brace yourselves - there’s never been a fairy godmother quite like Will’s Glamma.