J. Michael Hayes

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

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

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!

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!

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...

Thanks for the support!

Thank you for the support!

This is a great project to support!

Inspired. Challenged. Moved.

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.

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!

For those who celebrate

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...

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...

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...

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

a shot from the neighborhood this morning.

Saging America

Can confirm.

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”

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

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

Peace Sylvester Stewart

I just thought he was a bad actor… turns out he’s a terrible person too.

Thanks so much! Every dollar and every share makes a difference. We've got some great perks including metal prints, tees and levels or Associate Producer and Executive Producer credit.

@tananarivedue.bsky.social @zzclaybourne.bsky.social @angelayurikosmith.bsky.social @cerecermurphy.bsky.social @joelchristiangill.bsky.social
you all might dig this!

Help bring the short Afrofuturism film SYZYGY to the world! Based on the work of Lola Flash, whose been at the forefront of black and genderqueer visual politics since 1989, this time-travel based film celebrates black love and liberation through challenging times.

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

Yup. That’s about right.

Looking to be a part of something amazing? I'm working on a short Afrofuturism film with Lola Flash, @zzclaybourne.bsky.social, Nekeshia Hayes and an amazing cast and crew.
We've just added an "Executive Producer" level to our indiegogo:
indiegogo.com/projects/syzygy-a-short-afrofuturist-film

Yes! It’s gonna be beautiful! We’ve passed the 25% marker. We appreciate any support folks can muster.

I've seen a few production stills. This is already shaping up to be cool. Chip in and you could make it Sun Ra cool.