What does the cryptic crossword clue "Escapist fiction writer right behind Catholic Church (8)" mean?

The definition is "Escapist fiction writer". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). ROMAN (synonym="Catholic") + CE (synonym="church") + R (synonym="right") = ROMANCER; definition: "Escapist fiction writer" The answer is ROMANCER.

Escapist fiction writer right behind Catholic Church (8)

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