What is Poppy Z. Brite's middle name?
Z.
What is Poppy Z. Brite's full name?
Poppy Z. Brite
Poppy Z. Brite date of birth:
May 25, 1967
How old is Poppy Z. Brite?
59
Where was Poppy Z. Brite born?
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Is Poppy Z. Brite gay or straight?
Gay
What is Poppy Z. Brite nationality?
American
What is Poppy Z. Brite's occupation?
Novelist, Writer
Short Biography
Billy Martin (born Melissa Ann Brite; May 25, 1967), known professionally as Poppy Z. Brite, is an American author. He is a trans man and prefers that male pronouns and terms be used when referring to him. Martin initially achieved notoriety in the gothic horror genre of literature in the early 1990s by publishing a string of successful novels and short story collections. His later work moved into the related genre of dark comedy, with many stories set in the New Orleans restaurant world. Martin's novels are typically standalone books but may feature recurring characters from previous novels and short stories. Much of his work features openly bisexual and gay characters.