__NOTOC__ Matt Dunn (born Margate, England, in 1966) is a British

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.Link Michelle Paull, "Man in contention for romantic novel prize", The Guardian, 13 February 2007
/ref> He was educated at Chatham House Grammar School in Ramsgate, and then read Sports Science at Brighton Polytechnic (now the

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).The Times, "Chick lit: the romance is over", Helen Rumbelow, 23 January 2012 - subscription required
/ref> His second novel, ''The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook'', was shortlisted for both the

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and the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance. It subsequently became a best-seller in the UK (and as an e-book in the United States), and was optioned for

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.Ink Pantry Publishing, 12 October 2012
In 2008, he contributed to the anthology of true stories ''The Best Day of My Life'', along with

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, Phil Greening, and novelists

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, Mike Gayle,

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, and Kate Harrison. He has also written about life, love, and relationships for ''

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's Creative Writing Degree, and has taught a number of shorter writing courses at various festivals and events.Novel Kicks Interview
/ref> Previously, he worked as an I.T. headhunter, fitness equipment salesman, and a professional lifeguard. In 1984, he was a member of a team that won the British and Commonwealth Lifesaving Championship.

Bibliography

*''Pug Actually'' (2021) *''Then I Met You'' (2019) *''At the Wedding'' (2018) *''13 Dates'' (2017) *''A Christmas Day at the Office'' (2016) *''Home'' (2015) *''What Might Have Been'' (2014) *''A Day at the Office'' (2013) *''The Accidental Proposal'' (2011) *''The Good Bride Guide'' (2009) *''Ex-Girlfriends United'' (2008) *''From Here To Paternity'' (2007) *''The Ex-Boyfriend’s Handbook'' (2006) *''Best Man'' (February 2005)

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Simon and Schuster biography''The Times'', "A foreign field that is forever stagland", Matt Dunn, 14 June 2011 - subscription required''The Times'', "Fatherhood? Oh, go on then", Matt Dunn, 2 October 2007 - subscription required
{{DEFAULTSORT:Dunn, Matt 1966 births Living people Academics of London Metropolitan University Alumni of the University of Brighton British relationships and sexuality writers English male novelists People educated at Chatham House Grammar School People from Margate Romantic fiction novelists

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