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J. Michael Hayes

@jmichaelhayes.bsky.social

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Creative Director, Writer, Filmmaker, Husband, Father, Lover of mysterious things Founder of Anansi Hayes Media and Cast Iron Rocket Productions bio.site/jmichaelhayes

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jan 3

a brief introduction:
I’m a writer of genre fiction, a filmmaker, & founder of the creative agency Anansi Hayes Media. I live in the woods. I love my wife and kids.
I’ll be hosting a podcast featuring prolific creatives & entrepreneurs, ‘The Doers Manifest’ coming soon.

#writersky #filmsky #doers

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Sep 11

Yeah, that’s gross. That’s not what CK did… he was an ignorant bigot speaking over people with lies and propaganda. No one should be “honoring” him.

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Sep 5

My wife, Nekeshia Hayes, is officially a published author! Celebrate with us and read her short dark fiction story “Root Work” over at Dark Harbor magazine.
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Root Work — Dark Harbor Magazine

Google this shit if you want to, but the park is a death trap—and no one seems to give a damn. Governor Healy proposed a “statewide resource” to improve coordination in missing persons cases. That’s i...

www.darkharbormagazine.com

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 30

Episode 4: part one of my interview with Hugo award winner, NYTimes bestselling author, curator, graphic novelist, editor, professor, and scholar John Jennings @ is live! Listen here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/anansihayes/episodes/guest-John-Jennings--part-one-e3676mf

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 15

Ad for dominos “Viral Pizzas”…
Who thought that was a good name?

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 11

Finally got my copies today! This Poe-inspired anthology from @jayhengepub.bsky.social features my short story “Root Cellar: A Juke Joint Gothic”. If you like southern gothic stories, movies like ‘Sinners’, or moody mystic tales set to a soundtrack of old blues… it might just be for you!

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 7

2025 has been a crazy year with kids college stuff, shooting a new film, and my creative agency, but my wife and I find our peace in reading. I got great recs for you including
@bymattruff.bsky.social @shereereneethomas.bsky.social @samitbasu.bsky.social @tananarivedue.bsky.social and more!

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 4

I’m directing an Afrofuturist time travel film, cowritten by @zzclaybourne.bsky.social and Nekeshia Hayes… here’s a screen grab from some of our footage so far.
Learn more here if interested:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/syz...

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thanks for the support!

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 3

Thank you for the support!

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Tananarive Due - The Reformatory @tananarivedue.bsky.social · Jul 3

This is a great project to support!

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 25

Our ‘SYZYGY’ film is looking incredible... Shades of Lovecraft Country, Doctor Who, and even Star Trek but with a beauty and sensitivity all its own.
Learn how you can support this film here:
www.indiegogo.com/projects/syz...

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jul 1

Inspired. Challenged. Moved.

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Tananarive Due - The Reformatory @tananarivedue.bsky.social · Jun 25

It's the end of the world as we know it!

ALSO: check out this upcoming anthology of short stories inspired by the world of Stephen King's THE STAND. Steve and I wrote a story about the Tripz we hope you'll love!

MASS SIGNINGS on Aug 19. We'll appear at @skylightbooks.bsky.social in LA!

A long list of book stores and dates promoting The End of the World as We Know It around the country. My appearance is at 7p PT Aug. 19.

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Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. ✶✶✶✶ @tvayyyy.bsky.social · Jun 25

For those who celebrate

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 25

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 24

A little BTS on the “future set” for the Afrofuturism film ‘SYZYGY’. One of my
Favorite directing experiences to date. Learn more and help support the film here: www.indiegogo.com/projects/syz...

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 23

Please support the film “Syzygy” directed by yours truly and written with @zzclaybourne.bsky.social, Nekeshia Hayes and creator Lola Flash.

Become a part of this exciting project on Indiegogo:

www.indiegogo.com/projects/syz...

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 22

Quint’s boat parked in the harbor. One of the cooler Jaws 50th things spotted here on “Amity Island” this weekend.

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 16

a shot from the neighborhood this morning.

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Katherine Copeland Anderson @katcopeanderson.bsky.social · Jun 14

Saging America

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Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr. ✶✶✶✶ @tvayyyy.bsky.social · Jun 15

Can confirm.

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 14

I love encountering other writers whose prose I instantly feel a kinship for. Octavia Butler, @zzclaybourne.bsky.social, @tananarivedue.bsky.social, @tvayyyy.bsky.social, and @cynthiapelayo.bsky.social are just a few of those. Today I got that with @samitbasu.bsky.social’s short “Development/Hell”

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J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 13

Kenneth Cole stopped by my son’s High School graduation last week.
He was wearing the most raggedy pair of sneakers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

R.L. Stine Cold Steve Austin @bolt451.bsky.social · Jun 13

Right folks. Feeling rather down at the moment so bringing back an oldie

Please Quote this with your most minor celebrity interaction

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 13

Kenneth Cole stopped by my son’s High School graduation last week.
He was wearing the most raggedy pair of sneakers. 🤷🏻‍♂️

J. Michael Hayes @jmichaelhayes.bsky.social · Jun 9

Peace Sylvester Stewart