Poppy Z. Brite

b. 1967

1 series 3 books in order

Billy Martin, known professionally as Poppy Z. Brite, is an American novelist, short story writer, and food writer. He was born on May 25, 1967. Beginning in the early 1990s, he gained recognition in the gothic horror genre through a series of successful novels and short story collections. Later in his career, he shifted to dark comedy, often setting his stories in the New Orleans restaurant scene. His novels are typically standalone but may include recurring characters from earlier works. His writing frequently features openly bisexual and gay characters.

Born

1967

Known for

The Crow