Poppy Z. Brite Quotes

A collection of quotes by Poppy Z. Brite.

Poppy Z. Brite, born in 1967 as Billy Martin, is an American author known for her dark and explicit horror fiction. Brite gained popularity in the 1990s with her novels that explored themes of sexuality, violence, and taboo subjects. Her works, including "Lost Souls" and "Exquisite Corpse," challenged conventions of horror literature, often featuring complex characters and evocative settings. Brite's unique writing style and ability to push boundaries drew a dedicated fan base, although she has since retired from publishing new works.

My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, t

My dad told me that no one could ever make it as a writer, that my chances were equivalent to winning the lottery - which was good for me, because I like to have something to prove.

Poppy Z. Brite

Dad

This is the point being missed by readers who lament Liquor'

This is the point being missed by readers who lament Liquor's lack of hot sex scenes, probably because they aren't old enough to understand that a passionate relationship could be about anything other than sex.

Poppy Z. Brite

Relationship