M. Haynes was born in Memphis, TN but grew up in (and claims as home) the Mississippi Delta, specifically Greenville, MS. Growing up he developed a love of reading and writing, especially fantasy works, which led him to create his own. Armed now with a few degrees (including a BA from Alcorn State University) and over fifteen years of writing experience, M. Haynes has set out to produce works that show that you don't have to be be blonde haired and blue eyed to be a superhero, nor do you have to even be all the way "good". M. Haynes hopes that his works will show a more nuanced version of people of color in a fantasy world, and maybe even encourage children of color to learn the value of reading.