__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

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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

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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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development by

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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 James Corden,

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, and novelists Sophie Kinsella,

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

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'', ''

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'', '' Daily Express'', ''

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'', ''

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'', and '' The Sun'', and magazines including ''

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'', '' Company'', '' Glamour'', ''

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'', and '' Scarlet''. He was a visiting lecturer on

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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

*''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 People educated at Chatham House Grammar School 1966 births Living people Alumni of the University of Brighton

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