This page showcases my published journalism, podcast work, creative projects, and consulting collaborations. Each piece represents a commitment to authentic storytelling and accurate representation of criminal justice issues.
JOURNALISM & COLUMNS
ManchesterInkLink - Ongoing Columnist
I wrote a regular column examining criminal justice and re-entry through the lens of lived experience.
Familiar Terrain - On shortcuts and fast money. Here
📰 Read all my ManchesterInkLink columns: Here
Granite State News Collaborative (GSNC)
As a contributor to GSNC, I've reported on criminal justice perspectives across New Hampshire's diverse communities, exploring the intersection of policy, people, and place.
Award: First Place - Best Journalism Project
Featured Work:
"Am I A Patriot? Yes, And You Are Too"- Honoring the Service of Black Americans - Here
📰 View my full GSNC portfolio: Here
Substack Newsletter
My Substack features personal essays, re-posts, and analysis that don't fit traditional formats.
Recent Posts:
📬 Subscribe to my Substack: Here
PODCAST WORK
Lock and Key Podcast - Host & Producer
A podcast exploring second chances, criminal justice reform, and the human stories behind the statistics.
Award: Two-time First Place Winner - Best Podcast
Featured Episodes:
Teasers 1 & 2 "Respect over Power" - She survived 20 years as a Correction officer after being kidnapped. Here
🎧 Listen to all episodes: Spotify - Apple and all major platforms
🎙️ Available for: Guest appearances, podcast partnerships, sponsorship opportunities
The Common Ground Initiative Podcast:
In collaboration with The Granite State News Collaborative and The Marlin Fitzwater Center for Communication at Franklin Pierce University
Featured Contributions:
This is the narrative component of my written work.
CONSULTING & CREATIVE PROJECTS
USA Today Bestselling Author Collaboration
Served as Subject Matter Expert/Authenticity Reader for a book project, ensuring authentic portrayal of justice-impacted characters, accurate procedures, and realistic dialogue.
My Role: Manuscript review, character development consultation, and authenticity reading.
Client testimonial available upon request
Script Consultation Work
I can also provide consultation on projects that require authentic narratives from the criminal justice system.
Types of projects:
Feature film screenplay with a formerly incarcerated protagonist
TV series featuring parole/re-entry storylines
Theater production exploring mass incarceration themes
📧 Inquire about script consultation: anthonypayton111@gmail.com
SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Recent & Upcoming Talks
February 2nd, 2024 - 2nd Annual ''Lift Every Voice" at Southern New Hampshire University.
Topic: Importance of Community/Personal Growth
Audience: 200 students from Manchester Central High School
January 2023 - Speaker at Strafford County Jail
Topic: Resiliency and Moving Forward.
Audience: Inmates and Staff
March 27, 2025 - Southern New Hampshire University
Topic: Lock and Key Podcast - Both Sides Of Prison (My co-host and I were guest speakers)
Audience: Business students and community members
🎤 Book me for speaking:
MEDIA APPEARANCES & INTERVIEWS
As Expert Source/Commentary
Creative Guts Podcast - Topic discussed: Creativity and Resilience - Listen
Profile Features
Business NH Magazine - Topic discussed: My company and (now defunct) online newspaper, Nashua Digital. You can read it here.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
🏆 First Place - Best Podcast (Two-time winner) N.H. Press Association
🏆 First Place - Columnist of the Year - N.H. Press Association
🏆 First Place - Best Journalism Project - New England News and Press Association
CURRENT PROJECTS
In Progress:
Lock and Key Podcast - Ongoing series with new episodes monthly
Open to Collaboration
I'm currently accepting:
Freelance article assignments
Script/Book consultation projects
Speaking engagement bookings
Podcast guest appearances
Long-term content partnerships
Want to Work Together?
Whether you need a journalist and writer who understands justice reform, a consultant who can authenticate your characters, or a speaker who brings both credibility and lived experience, let's discuss your project.
📧 Email: anthonypayton111@gmail.com
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