Matt Coyne

About

British author and blogger best known for his humorous writing, often revolving around parenting and other relatable experiences. He is particularly famous for his manversusbaby Instagram account as well as his Sunday Times Bestselling books, including Man vs Toddler and Frank & Red. He has authored multiple children's books including The Only Monster and My Dad & the Toot that Shook the Galaxy. He has also contributed to major media outlets including The Guardian, The Telegraph, and GQ Magazine and in 2023, he embarked on his "Trolls and Tribulations" comedy tour.

Before fame

He worked a diverse array of jobs before going on to obtain his degree in English from Manchester University. After graduating, he moved into the graphic design and printing field before later shifting to writing. 

Trivia

He began pursuing a writing career after a candid post he shared about the birth of his son Charlie in 2015 unexpectedly went viral on Facebook. In addition to ultimately fostering his blog and later body of work, the post directly influenced his first book, Dummy: The Comedy and Chaos of Real-Life Parenting.

Family life

He and his wife Lyndsay share one son together named Charlie. They also have a pet Jack Russell terrier named Eddie.

Associated with

His book Man vs. Baby earned praise from famous figures including Ashton Kutcher and Phillip Schofield as well as from countless media outlets including Daily Mail, USA Today, and Yahoo News.