Payne is married and lives in Perth, Australia with his wife and daughter.
He is the author of three dramatic-comedy novels for adults, and two science fiction, comedy-adventure novels for young adults.
He is also known for his work as a writer and/or editor for such publications as The Globe and Mail,[1] Canadian Fiction, Front and Centre and Quarry.
How to Be a Hero on Earth 5 was nominated for the 2007 White Pine Award.
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