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Matt Dunn (born Margate, England, in 1966) is a British romantic comedy novelist.〔(Link Michelle Paull, "Man in contention for romantic novel prize", The Guardian, 13 February 2007 )〕 He was educated at Chatham House Grammar School in Ramsgate, and then read Sports Science at Brighton Polytechnic (now the University of Brighton).〔(The Times, "Chick lit: the romance is over", Helen Rumbelow, 23 January 2012 - subscription required )〕 His second novel, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook, was shortlisted for both the Romantic Novel of the Year Award〔 and the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance. It subsequently became a best-seller in the UK (and as an eBook in the US), and was optioned for sitcom development by CBS.〔(Ink Pantry Publishing, 12 October 2012 )〕 In 2008, he contributed to the inspirational anthology of true stories ''The Best Day Of My Life'', along with James Corden, Allan Carr, Phil Greening, and novelists Sophie Kinsella, Mike Gayle, Jenny Colgan, and Kate Harrison.〔 He has also written about life, love, and relationships for ''The Times'', ''The Guardian'', ''Daily Express'', ''Mail On Sunday'', ''Metro'', and ''The Sun'', and magazines including ''Cosmopolitan'', ''Company'', ''Glamour'', ''Elle'', and ''Scarlet''.〔 He was a visiting lecturer on London Metropolitan University's Creative Writing Degree, and has taught a number of shorter writing courses at various festivals and events.〔(Novel Kicks Interview )〕 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 == *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) 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Matt Dunn (author)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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