RomanceEverAfter

Featured Author

Philip Wright
Author of the romantic comedy Dances with Whippets published
through www.melrosebooks.com.

What genres of books do you enjoy reading and writing?

I enjoy reading a wide variety of books, the main purpose of which is for relaxation and entertainment. These include, whodunits, mystery and suspense, romance, thrillers, and comedic.

To read a book that combines a number of the aforementioned subject matter is a real bonus. When it comes to writing I have a different objectivity. For me, laughter is one of the best medicines and I prefer to add humour to the storyline in the hope to spread a little joy. And at heart I am a perpetual romantic so I look to include what I often refer to as the Disney approach. If only life could emulate Disney? Well, in my world it can. Along the way I like to include a few chuckles, just like life, I guess.

The inspiration came in the form of a dream, not mine I hasten to add. The dream involved my whippet Bella and Kevin Costner, strange but true. I immediately thought of the title, Dances with Whippets, it then had to happen.

Every story, in my opinion, should have a beginning, a middle, and an end. Where the middle actually comes depends on the story but there still needs to be one. Structuring the story gives it weight, adding characters gives it substance. 'Art emulates life' is often quoted and for me I find that statement absolutely true. Many writers, artists, and performers use material drawn from life, stand-up comedians & comediennes who use observational humour instead of supplied jokes for example. I am no different in that respect, my characters come from my own experiences through observation. Some are amalgams others are exaggerated stereotypes.  In the main, the humour is based on actual events and occurrences. Who said, 'truth is stranger than fiction'?

Richard is the kind of guy I'd like to be if only I had the looks. George Clooney comes to mind. Molly is the kind of girl I once knew and have been searching for ever since. She is out there and maybe.

I am currently writing a new novel entitled 'A Fridge Too Far' which, at present, is about two-thirds complete. Comedic- yes, romantic- yes, happy ending- ? It involves two brothers who jointly buy a renovation project in France and their experiences. It's turning out to be a bit like Del & Rodney spends A Year In Provence, except that it isn't. It's Brittany! I also write poetry, something that I have enjoyed since my teens. One day I may allow them to be published.