Forsyth Magazines Writer since 2016. Mat Batts is originally from Pfafftown and currently lives in Winston-Salem, with his wife, Taylor. They share their home with a golden retriever named Winnie and a goldendoodle named Winston. Mat has two degrees — both English and creative writing. Mat spent two years playing minor league baseball for the Minnesota Twins before turning his focus to writing. Mat is the author of Forsyth Woman’s Man Page. In his spare time, Matt enjoys reading, craft beer (including brewing his own!), and traveling.