media and press
Resources for journalists, reviewers, podcasters, event organisers, literary professionals and media outlets.
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Guyana Chronicle – April 2026
Fame, Control and Consequence in LEECH
A feature interview on her debut novel
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Guyana Chronicle – October 2025
Jasmaine Payne on writing LEECH and the pull of the psychological thriller
A feature interview on her debut novel, her fifteen years in journalism, and why the darker edges of ambition kept calling her back to the page.
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Kaieteur News – September 2025
Guyanese author earns international recognition for debut novel
Coverage of LEECH being named a finalist in the Fiction Debut category of the 2025 Literary Global Book Awards.
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NCN Guyana – August 2025
In conversation: the making of a Guyanese thriller
A televised interview on Caribbean storytelling, editing as craft, and building a writing life in Guyana.
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Stabroek News – July 2025
From newsroom to novel: Jasmaine Payne’s literary turn
A profile tracing her path from journalism and professional editing into long-form fiction.
Women’s Chamber of Commerce & Industry Guyana – 2025
Recipient of the 2025 Influential Women Leaders Award
Recognised for contributions to communications, literature and the development of Guyanese writers.
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Guyana Prize Literary Festival – 2024
Panel appearance: craft, character and the Caribbean imagination
Festival panel discussion on genre fiction, literary craft and the shortlisting of “Another One for Mother Moon”.
Welcome to the official media kit for Jasmaine Payne, Guyanese author of the bold and haunting new novel LEECH. This kit is designed to provide journalists, reviewers, bloggers, and event organizers with all the essential information and assets you need to feature Jasmaine and her work.
Inside, you’ll find:
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Author Biography – Background, inspirations, and literary journey
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Book Synopsis – A concise overview of LEECH
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High-Resolution Images – Book cover, author headshots, and promotional graphics
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Press Materials – Quotes, key themes, and story highlights
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Contact Information – How to connect for interviews, features, or event appearances
Whether you’re preparing a review, scheduling an interview, or introducing LEECH to your audience, this media kit is your one-stop resource for everything related to Jasmaine Payne and her work.
Work with Jasmaine
For interviews, speaking engagements, collaborations or literary events, Jasmaine welcomes enquiries from media, organisers and fellow writers.