JP Mayer

JP Mayer is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern Maine, teaching Creative Writing. He holds an MFA in Fiction from the University of Colorado Boulder (2023) and a BA in Classics and Literary Arts from Brown University (2020). Previously, he taught creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder. Currently based in Portland, he is writing a novel and draws inspiration from authors Kurt Vonnegut and Octavia E. Butler.

• Education:
• MFA in Fiction, University of Colorado Boulder, 2023
• BA in Classics and Literary Arts, Brown University, 2020

His research and creative interests focus on narrative fiction, blending classical literary traditions with contemporary storytelling. Though no specific grants or labs are noted, his professional activities emphasize teaching and creative writing production.