About Award-Winning Author Frank Payne

Frank’s energy and enthusiasm are contagious, so dog breeds such as beagles and labradors are a perfect fit for him. He is an avid hunter, tennis player, and fan of all things James Madison University. Frank is also active in his community and enjoys exploring new ventures—from owning racehorses to oyster farming. Frank is vice president and a minority owner of PD Brooks Company Inc., a traffic control company in Richmond, Virginia. He lives in Richmond with his wife, Caren, and their two dogs: Billy the beagle and River the black Labrador retriever.

On July 1, 2022, Frank adopted Billy the beagle from Richmond Animal Care Control (RACC). Billy was one of over four thousand beagles rescued from Envigo and adopted across the country.

RACC was instrumental in protecting and fostering many of the beagles in Virginia.