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 after 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.
Announced on her official site that the "Lost Souls" film project was axed, and the film rights to the novel were on sale again. [April 2001]
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Currently working on a new novel. Has claimed on her official website that "an independent producer" has purchased rights to her 1992 debut novel "Lost Souls" (Not to be confused with Winona Ryder's 2000 film). [January 2001]
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Before gaining success as a writer, Poppy worked as a candymaker, a laboratory mouse caretaker, an artist's model, a short order cook, and a stripper.
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Her parents, Connie Burton brite and Robert Brite, are divorced.
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