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Book Information
Webster the Beagle and Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River
Written by Frank Payne Illustrated by Romney Vasquez Ages 4+ 40 Pages Publisher: Mascot Kids | ISBN-13: 9781637556733 Publisher’s Book Summary: This is the story of Webster the beagle and his adventures at the Rappahannock River, whose tale of hope will inspire you to never give up on your dreams. Sometimes, we think we’re lost when, really, we’re just hoping to be found. Author Interview
Frank Payne’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. For more information, visit https://www.websterthebeagle.com/ Where did you get the inspiration for Webster the Beagle and His Adventures at the River? I wanted to carry on the legacy of Webster and since the river is one of my favorite places to be with my wife and dogs, it was the perfect continuation of his story. The river was also a big part of Webster’s life since we spend so much time there and some of our best memories with Webster happened there. What was your writing process for this book? I thought about the hobbies I have at the river combined with the interesting wildlife of living on the river and wanted the reader to experience them thru Webster. What is your favorite part about writing books for kids? I have a chance to think about what I enjoyed reading and how I learned as a child. But mainly having the opportunity for children to experience the love of a dog and the adventures you’ll have through reading about mine with Webster. What are you working on now? I do not have any current plans at the time for another book… but I didn’t preplan having a second book when I wrote Webster the Beagle but my wife and I did adopt a beagle puppy, Billy, so you never know! What is your favorite book? Green Eggs and Ham, Dr. Seuss GIVEAWAY
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