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pheonix-on-fire

Name Matt
Location London
Member Since Feb 28, 2011
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Hi, basically i love to write romance fiction particularly the historical romance genre. I don’t know why that kind of stuff has always interested me but it has. I guess my writing is somewhat inspired by my favourite romantic authors like Judith Mcnaught, Jude Deveraux and Julie Garwood. I also like Johanna Lindsey(But not always) and Amanda quick.

Apart from romance i also love to read horror stuff especially by Stephen King. I have read almost all of his books and loved them all. I also love to read classical literature; I have read many of Shakespeare’s plays and most of the work done by Charles Dickens, the Bronte sisters etc. Maybe that's why my writing style is different to most romance writers. I think I do possess a unique ability and a distinct voice. I hate tooting my own horn but I do believe I am an above average writer. 

My biggest weakness is an inability to stay interested in one story for too long although I have as of late been able to conquer that failing somewhat. I have written two other romance novels which unfortunately aren’t complete. The one I am going to post here is my third, I plan to post several chapters but that depends on the response. If hopefully ppl like it and I get enough constructive comments I will keep on posting subsequent chapters. I hope no one finds that cheeky but believe me; a lot of work goes into my writing. I have to do a lot of research to make my settings and characters believable and relevant especially since it’s a historical novel.

P.S I am a guy living in London and I like writing Romance and no I am NOT Gay lol :)

p.s.s O.K one more thing, i am happy to read any novel but remember i dont like first person pov's, ive tried but i just cant. for me it's alot less effective as a story telling technique.

Works

A CHRISTMAS WISH

A CHRISTMAS WISH

37 parts / 191 pages, updated May 12, 2013PG-13VideoPictures
"I want my very own castle; I want tons of servants and men throwing themselves at my feet. I want to be pampered and rich. I want my own bloody fairytale!" Un... read more
657,741 reads votes 10,081 comments 2,275
Fan Fiction; My homage to Jane Austen

Fan Fiction; My homage to Jane Austen

4 pages, updated Sep 06, 2011PG-13
Joan Steven Parker despised the very word "Love". Her greatest ambition in life was to live in her queit little Hamlet of Kintbury, far a... read more
668 reads votes 20 comments 11
MY BOOK OF POEMS

MY BOOK OF POEMS

14 parts / 5 pages, updated Jul 07, 2011GVideo
4,987 reads votes 113 comments 77

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Rainschild
Rainschild

14 hours ago
I wasn’t really having a good day today; everything seemed to be going wrong. My day, however, got drastically better when I saw that you posted a new chapter. Doesn’t matter when you post, for me it only makes it a better surprise when you do.
cindy1908
cindy1908

3 days ago
You are trully a talented and amazing writer...you have a very unique way of writing that I have not seeing in other authors.I do not like reading incomplete stories just for the simple fact that I hate waiting for an update....but yours is so different from some other stories that I have read that I don't mind waiting...keep up the good work
alt2004
alt2004

4 days ago
I've noticed over time that you've struggled with people getting upset that you don't post quickly enough. I decided to stop by and tell you this:

Your story is one of the first books I added to my library on wattpad. It's still one of the books that I actually get really excited about when I see it's updated. It doesn't matter how long it has been since you posted a chapter. I still drop almost everything to read the new chapter.

Now, onto the next part. Even though I get really excited about your chapters, real life should always come first. Never let the stress of what people say on here hinder what you're doing with your life. As a doctor, you know that stress can have negative health effects. Don't let impatient fans ruin something you love.

Sorry if that sounds preachy, but I find it sad when good writers have trouble because their fans can't wait for an extraordinary chapter versus a rushed chapter.

Good luck with your first year!
SusmithaGurram
SusmithaGurram

1 week ago
I enjoyed ur story a lot! You have definetly out done it!! U should publish it!! 
I have been reading A christmas wish it is a wonderful story good enough that this is the first book I have felt compelled to comment on. I was very suprised to read that it was written by a man lol props to u. I look forward to the rest of the story an any future books u plan to post
neonninjabear
neonninjabear

1 week ago
@pheonix-on-fire There are people who wait YEARS at a time for real books to publish upcoming novels! I think your TRUE fans can wait a while. Some people write their books, then dont even check what they have written, and post something close to unreadable.

But you? You work too hard. You write too well. If I have to tell you every single time you made me literally jump and SQUEAL with joy as I read your book just to show you that you truly ARE amazing, then I will. Every chapter. In fact, I will. Every chapter you post here on out I will tell you EXACTLY why I love it, and I know I will.

Sir, I can wait. If I go through Christmas Wish withdrawal, I'll read it again. And again. And it won't get old.

The fact that you try so hard to make a good novel and you already have a busy schedule, is just one thing off of the list of things that make you a great writer.

I love you for it. I can wait. AND FANS SO CAN YOU!

And just so you know, I've read many good books. I have many favorites. But not only does your book make that list, it makes the even shorter list of books that made me: squeal, jump, heart race, have butterflies in my stomach, cry, go from happy to sad with the flip of a switch, and rant about it to my friends. All in about 2 days.
pheonix-on-fire
pheonix-on-fire

2 weeks ago
@neonninjabear i am overwhelmed with the praise, all i can think of saying is thankyou, to you and everyone else who finds the time to read, vote and also leave me such amazing feedback....i have been through lots of dark times in my writing and i have always come back to it because of people like you....i almost gave up, some of the comments people left on my novel and also in private messages really broke me down and had me doubting everything, but i have always maintained that this is the first serious novel i have ever tried writing, and i know i have made mistakes, but i have endeavoured to stay true to myself, initially i got lost sometimes, But now reading comments like yours makes me think that maybe i am on the right track....

i am a doctor in real life, and that is the gospel truth, well actually i am doing my first year after med school and it is stressful and sometimes damn near impossible, that is why i dont update often or regularly any more....i am too busy and even though i like getting feedback (it is like oxygen to me) i still torture myself by not putting up substandard or poorly edited work, believe me i do it for you guys, i never want to dissapoint you guys who remain so loyal and patient through it all...i strive to edit, and write each chapter multiple times, just so i can get it as polished as i possibly can....

i have twenty percent of the novel remaining and i am writing so i can complete it, but it is all too rough, once i am done i am going to do a complete head to toe re write with major revisions and maybe even some editions, i am also going to put that up so you guys can actually read what i would consider my full and complete work hopefully without any typos or rough edges, i might even self publish but for my true fans i will always have a free copy even if i do publish this book,.....i hope you stick around, this has been quite an experience for me, very frustrating and lonely at times but an enriching experience neverthless.
neonninjabear
neonninjabear

2 weeks ago
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GAAAAAAHHHH!!!!

YOU ARE TRULY AMAZING!!!
You sir are an amazing writer. I constantly saw ''The Christmas Wish'' on the top Historical Fiction hot list and I was like 'eeehhh..." now I'm mad I didn't read it sooner! Love it! I read it on my phone then when I read it on the computer and saw a picture of the guy you chose to look like Iain, I grinned from ear to ear from the perfection.

The need I have to read more of that book is unbearable. You sir are a genius. A genius who tortures his readers with the insanity of Iain's and Sarah's stubbornness and stupidity. A genius who tortures his audience with the emotions they share with the characters, and the sad feeling they get when Sarah finally admits her love for Iain, then has them read a chapter where he says he will never love her back. A genius who takes the heart of his readers and cuddles it, then proceeds to strangle it and plop it in  a tub of acid, then cuddles it again, just as Iain and Sarah hate, then love each other, then hate once again in a matter of minutes. But a genius nonetheless.

And I can't wait to experience more with the updates you post.
Binkybaby
Binkybaby

3 weeks ago
I love "A Christmas Wish" its my favorite so far. Keep up the great work! Your amazing
Dare2Read
Dare2Read

4 weeks ago
Your story " A Christmas Wish" is one of my favourites on wattpad. it is a beautiful story and  I hope you Upload the next chapter fast :)

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