Born and raised in Natick, Massachusetts, Joseph Hayes found his true home in San Francisco, where he relocated in 1991. His professional career peaked early when he became the manager of a Good Vibrations record store on the East Coast in the 1980s before diving into a variety of other gigs, including bartending and concert promotion, ultimately finding his niche in marketing, brand creation, and creative direction. A vinyl hoarder and prolific food orderer, Joe dedicates time each day to his favorite pastime: lying down. Often described as “just too gay,” Joe has spent thirty years in therapy, which ultimately led him to pick up a pen, thanks to a dare from his therapist. His first book, a memoir, Another Generation Ruined is slated for publication in 2026.