Fiction, poetry, and a few things in between…
Greg Payette is the author of over 20 novels and recently shifted focus to writing character-driven fiction and short stories set in New England during the 1970s and 80s. Readers say his stories are a mix of grit and heart, with universal themes like family, love, loss, aging, and redemption. Read more about his writing and what’s next here.
His newest novel, Last Call, is set in 1981 Rhode Island and follows Jimmy Russo, a single father struggling to find his way after losing his job at the Narragansett Brewery. Last Call is set to be released in July 2025.
Greg also writes poetry—some of which now lives on as framed prints for your walls. You’ll find those here.
These stories and poems are personal to him—and if you’re into fiction with a little grit, heart, and soul, he’d love to share what’s next.
New stories, poems, and updates…
- Shorelines Shift (new poem)
Here’s my latest poem, called “Shorelines Shift.” It’s about the ocean, but also how everything in life changes, especially as we grow older. I dreamed about the oceanWith it’s moodiness and strengthIt called for me with open armsBut pushed back as I dove in Read the full poem below… Read more: Shorelines Shift (new poem) - RainI initially wrote what the poem, “Rain,” was about, but I felt that trying to explain it only detracted from the poem itself. What do you think? You’re welcome to leave a comment. You’ll see two different visual versions below. One is the plain text, and the other is… Read more: Rain
- A new poem called, “Time.”
I don’t have to explain what this poem is about. It wasn’t an easy poem to write, considering I put the pen to paper a couple of months after losing my dad. It’s been almost a year since, and the feelings I have today are different from what I… Read more: A new poem called, “Time.”
Greg writes character-driven fiction and poetry. His new book, Last Call, will be available June 2025.
