About

Kevin Matthew Hayes is an emerging writer from the Gainesville, FL area. History and folklore often influence his writings. In addition to being a member of The Authors Guild, he is a member of The Society of Classical Poets and the founder and owner of Live Oak Key Publishing LLC. In college, Hayes worked as an extra on shows such as “NCIS: New Orleans” and “Salem.” In 2022, he narrated a segment for the International Holocaust Project, “Our Voices-United to Remember Survivors and Victims of the Holocaust.” In 2023, he landed a supporting role in the film, “The Chosen Ones.” In his spare time, Hayes enjoys traveling and being outdoors.

Other Works

  • Facing Demons: An All Hallows' Eve Tale

    2024
  • The Legend of Ole Stingy Jack

    2023
  • Reckonings: An All Hallows' Eve Tale

    2023
  • Are You Prepared for All Hallows’ Eve?

    2022
  • The Beast of Talbot County

    2022
  • The Beast of Talbotton: An All Hallows' Eve Tale

    2022
  • Blackwater River State Park

    2021
  • Nightfall at Pensacola Beach

    2021
  • The Forts of Pensacola Bay

    2021
  • Day Dreaming

    2020
  • July 4, 2020

    2020
  • Summer 2020

    2020

Awards and Recognition

  • The Literary Titan's Book Award for "Facing Demons" (October 2024)
  • The Literary Titan's Book Award for "Reckonings" (October 2024)
  • The Literary Titan's Book Award for "The Beast of Talbotton" (October 2024)