57 years old (Born on May 25, 1967)
Happy Birthday, Poppy Z. Brite! Your novels like "Lost Souls," "Drawing Blood," and the ever-morbidly captivating "Exquisite Corpse" have terrified us happily for decades—your eerie charm making hearts race even as readers peek nervously over their shoulders. You've given gothic horror a delightful spin that makes it impossible to turn away. Thanks for every nightmare worth having!Beyond chills and thrills, your authentic portrayal of diverse characters has become timeless inspiration in LGBTQ+ literature, continually praised for its bold humanity and wicked wit. Here's celebrating another year of wonderfully creepy brilliance; may your next chapter hold plots twisted enough to rival your best!