Mathis Bailey facts for kids
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Mathis Bailey
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Mathis Bailey
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| Born | Mathis Z'Aire Bailey December 13, 1981 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Author |
| Language | English |
| Education | Journalism |
| Alma mater | York University |
| Period | 2016-currently |
| Genres | LGBTQ, urban, fiction, romance |
| Notable works | Confused Spice , Brown Sugar & Spice, Black Truffle & Spice |
Mathis Z'Aire Bailey (born December 13, 1981) is an author who writes exciting fiction stories. He is from both America and Canada. Mathis lives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Meet Mathis Bailey
Mathis Bailey was born in 1981 in Detroit, Michigan, in the United States. His parents are Deborah Munroe-Bailey and Charles Philip Bailey. Mathis is the middle child in his family, with two siblings. His mother was born in the Bahamas, and his father is American.
Mathis's Education and Early Career
Mathis went to Redford High School in Detroit. Later, in 2008, he moved to Toronto, Canada. There, he studied Broadcast journalism at Seneca College and York University. While at York University, he was a regular writer for the school's newspaper, Excalibur.
Becoming an Author
Mathis didn't always plan to be a novelist. He decided to take a creative writing class. He wanted to improve his writing skills for restaurant reviews he was writing for Gulf News. This class helped him discover his passion for writing stories.
Mathis's Books
Mathis Bailey is known for his "Spice" series of novels. These books often mix the art of cooking with engaging stories about life and relationships.
The "Spice" Series
His first novel, Confused Spice, came out in late 2016. This book tells the story of a 29-year-old man. He dreams of becoming a famous chef and pastry maker. The story explores his journey to achieve his dreams.
Critics like Kirkus Reviews praised Confused Spice. They said the author "beautifully melds the art of cooking with rising romantic desire." This shows how Mathis combines delicious food themes with interesting character journeys.
Mathis's second book in the series is "Brown Sugar & Spice." It was released in 2019. Kirkus Reviews called it "Warm and engaging." The third book in the series is titled "Black Truffle & Spice." It was planned to be released in early 2022.
Here is a list of his books:
- Confused Spice (2016)
- Brown Sugar & Spice (2019)
- Black Truffle & Spice (2022)
