Michael Hager is novelist, screenwriter, playwright, and songwriter. After graduating from the University of California, Davis, Michael immediately immersed himself in writing poetry, short stories, and music. He has over fifty recorded songs to his credit by a variety of artist and has won recognition for his poetry in statewide and national contests. In 2021, he signed a two-record deal with XDOT25 Music. His first solo album Echoes Across the Divide was released in 2022, which quickly gained a strong fan base on Spotify and other major streaming services. His second album Fire on the Water was released in 2024 with ten new Americana songs.
As part of his continuing commitment to writing, Michael is putting the finishing touches on a collection of short stories to be published in the winter of 2024. Over the past few years, Michael has found a passion for writing film and TV scripts. His film script A Settling of Scores was a finalist in several prominent film festivals and his limited series, No Retreat, was a simi-finalist in Series Fest Featuring Women’s Initiative script contest.