About Steve A. Hayes
From the spotlight of a sixth-grade talent show to the airwaves of local radio, Steve has always known his destiny lay in storytelling. With a voice that resonates and a presence that inspires, he has journeyed through life collecting stories and personal experiences that have entertained many generations of readers.
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Steve with actor, James Hampton
Learning What Steve Is About
Steve's story is rooted in Portsmouth, Ohio, where at a young age, he discovered his voice. By the time he was a teenager, Steve was working at the local hometown radio station in Portsmouth, Ohio learning the business from the ground up. After attending Ohio University he then embarked on a radio career that took him to great cities like Huntington, W. Va, Daytona Beach and Jacksonville, Fla, Houston, Tx, Cincinnati, Louisville, and Lexington, Ky. It was returning to his hometown in Portsmouth, Ohio in 1999 where his writing passion began.
As a Manager, shareholder, and morning host for WNXT-FM it was now time to tell some stories!
Learn About My Work
His days on the radio turned into mornings spent writing columns for the local paper, and those columns turned into books. His first book, "The Skunk Country Chronicles," was a love letter to the small-town life and the radio days that shaped him. Writing wasn't just a job for Steve; it was a way to connect with others and share the personal experiences that shaped his life. In his years of writing, Steve has written 6 unique books that cater to all readers.
Steve with the The Oak Ridge Boys
Great Times Inspire Great Stories
Steve with Marty Brennaman
Steve with
BJ Thomas
Steve and Reds 2nd baseman, Jonathon India
Steve, who authored Gene Bennett's Bio, at a book signing
Steve with Micky Dolenz of 'The Monkees'
Steve with Al Oliver
Steve with KC of the Sunshine Band
Steve with Huey Lewis
Steve on the set of 'The Andy Griffith Show' in the Mayberry Courthouse
Steve with
Muhammed Ali
Steve with legendary actor Charlton Heston
Steve and Gene out together
Steve with the 'Four Tops'
Steve with Randy Owens from the band, Alabama
Steve's Baseball card for playing in the Reds Dream Week.
Steve With George Costanza