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Finding humour in life’s shadows
Acclaimed UK author Mo Fanning talks about what inspired his hit dark romcom Husbands and the road to finding his readers.
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What can “Husbands” teach us about ambition and betrayal?
Betrayal is a recurring theme in “Husbands,” shaping the lives and decisions of its characters. Aaron Biedermeier’s secretive and manipulative behaviour exemplifies its destructive power. A
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Hollywood: Behind the scenes of “Husbands”… unveiling untold stories
When Husbands was due out, Richard Gadd hit headlines with ‘Baby Reindeer’. What amazed me was how much effort people put into finding ‘the real Martha’. They didn’t give two hoots about the abusive male TV executive.
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“Husbands”: An exposé of Hollywood’s dark underbelly
Whether you’re after a decent bunch of gas and gossip tinged with revenge, or looking to support LGBTQ+ voices during Pride Month, my new book is out there hopefully fitting the bill.
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Is Romance Just for Female Readers? Definitely Not – And Here’s Why
Romance is big bucks right now. Not just because we’re hardwired to hope for a happy-ever-after but as a way to avoid doom-scrolling headlines. And women don’t have a monopoly on escapism. Men enjoy love stories, too.