Education
Monash University
Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing
(2019–2023)
Auckland University of Technology
Master of Creative Writing (hons., first class)
(2018)
University of Canterbury
Graduate Diploma in Journalism
(2008)
University of Canterbury
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
(2005–2007)
Awards & Scholarships
- Katharine Susannah Prichard Writers’ Centre fellow, 2023.
- Monash University Vice-Chancellor's Inter-Campus Travel Grant, 2022
- Monash University Faculty of Arts’ Dean's Teaching Commendation, 2021.
- Monash University Research Training Program scholarship for doctoral study, 2019.
- Auckland University of Technology Dean's Award for Excellence in Postgraduate Study, 2019.
- Auckland University of Technology Master of Creative Writing Postgraduate Award, 2018.
- University of Canterbury Roffey Prize in American Studies, 2007.
Publications and Conference Proceedings
“ ‘Different in an interesting and distinguishing way’: Frank Sargeson and the Short Story Cycles of Aotearoa.” Paper presented at Speaking from the South, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, 5 June, 2024.
Forthcoming
Payne, J. C. “Who is the Author of ChatGPT?: Toward a Narratology of Large Language Models.” To be presented at the 2025 AUHE Seminar Series, Australian University Heads of English.
---. “Toward a Narratology of the Short Story Cycle.” Under consideration by Q1, peer-reviewed journal, NARRATIVE, Ohio State University Press.
Payne, J. C. and Ali Alizadeh.“Demonic Disruptions: Human Needs and Inhuman Cravings in Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery and Other Stories.” Under consideration by Q1, double-blind peer-reviewed journal, American Literature, Duke University Press.