Writing romcoms is my happy place. 

After working in other genres for many years, I couldn’t resist the pull towards comedy and romance. I have a soft spot for stories with strong women, nice guys, and a touch of the bittersweet. I like the connection between my protagonists to be more than physical – a bond that helps solve their problems. Often I shine a light on mental health issues, especially neurodiversity, which is close to my heart.

My novels - including those yet to come - are dual POV stories, sweet rather than spicy, and often put a twist on genre staples whilst being centred on relatable relationships and situations. Fundamentally, I try to write the books I like to read – those with wit, heart and intelligence.

I’m inspired by the big and small screen as well as books, and have a soft spot for Richard Curtis’ romcoms, timeless TV comedy like The Good Life and Blackadder, less well-known feelgood films and romances (Always, Forget Paris, Roxanne), and newer, brilliantly observed or scripted shows (Colin From Accounts, Dinosaur). 

Books which make me laugh include Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, The Rosie Project, Cat Lady, One Day, and The Hating Game.

Away from the writing desk, I enjoy great scenery, a relaxing train ride, delicious coffee and cake, and catching up with friends and fellow authors.

My debut novel, “Floored”, was published on 4th April 2024. This is the first in a trilogy of interconnected standalone rom-coms, "The Cathedral City Comedies".

My second book, “Match Daze”, a sports rom-com, arrived on 10th October 2024. This begins another series, "The Touchline Girls".

1st May 2025 sees the publication of a passion project, "Wicket Maiden", a genre-defining rom-com set in the world of women's cricket. This will be the first in the "Pavilion Girls" trilogy, all set at the same fictional professional club.

Chrissie Harrison is a pen name.

My parallel writing career spans more than three decades. I’ve written over a dozen books in a handful of genres, and had a number of theatrical scripts professionally performed.

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