Bio
Anna stares at a computer screen, whether working, writing, or editing. It is so fun to hang out with her grandson’s children or walk outside. But burning skin quickly makes it difficult to spend too much time outdoors.Anna carves time to write and comes from a family of writers; her mom, grandmother, and several other family members are engaged in writing.
Anna cares about hope, love, encouragement, listening, parenting, individuality, and God’s grace. She looks for ways to inspire hope and listen to hurting women.
What’s the feeling you’re hiding from the world?
Anna likes to study the art of writing, learn to edit her work, and explore creating an author platform. When she isn’t at the computer writing or editing, she discusses plots with any one of her children. Anna asks the advice of her cats. “They have good ideas,” she says. The world around her offers a variety of sinister plots, even if it is just someone waiting for the bus.
Genres
Free Book Giveaways
Introduction to Emily's Cat Cozy Mysteries
Emily and Jeffrey find a home together during the pandemic years.
A Christian Cat Cozy Mystery set in 2020
Read the first three chapters of the first book in the series, Emily's Cat Mysteries. It is a heartwarming and heartwrenching story of loss, companionship, grief, and hope with a dead body thrown in.
Emily has always wanted a cat, but her sister Ruth is allergic to them. When Emily finally has a home, and the pandemic arrives, she hopes to stave off the loneliness of working from home with a kitten.
Jeffrey is nearly two years old and has lived most of his life in shelter cages. Because he is solid black, he was never adopted as a kitten. Longing for a family, Jeffrey adopts a heartbroken older cat and a young kitten. His cage is crowded.
Emily immediately falls for Jeffrey and understands she must take all three cats. What happens next is amazing.
Morro Bay Mysteries - First Three Chapters - Prequel - Book 8
Welcome to Morro Bay, a charming coastal town where The Donner and Festus Mysteries unfold. Join Jeffrey, Emily, Lucas, and their feline companions as they embark on a well-deserved vacation. Little do they know, an unexpected companion shadows their every move, placing them all in unforeseen peril. As danger lurks around each corner, secrets surface, and lifeless bodies appear—a chilling mystery unfolds.
Enter Donner, a fearless police German Shepherd, and his trusty sidekick, Festus, the remarkable cat with a penchant for fashion - cowboy hat and all. Together, this dynamic duo takes on the task of unraveling the enigma that shrouds Morro Bay. But their mission goes beyond mere investigation—it's about protection and justice for all.
Morro Bay Mysteries: Donner and Festus explore the intricate web of deceit, suspense, and intrigue beneath this captivating town's picture-perfect exterior.
The Detective
Crime, danger, and new love. Meet John, The Detective who oversees a countywide task force. He is calm and confident and does not seek to change his life until he meets Penny.
Penny is an independent woman full of surprises. As a cellist involved in many musical endeavors, she has a unique source of information for the task force. John needs her expertise but falls in love with her almost immediately. Her first act is to bring him a fish named Jerome.
The Detective is a bridge novel between the Christian Suspense series Planted Flowers and Matthew’s Matchmakers. Both series show how trials and dangers bring the characters closer to someone new and God.
Read how the calm, confident John worries for Penny as they develop a relationship amidst danger and crime! Buy The Detective now!
Friends
Need better friends? Let God change how you see them.
Ever wonder why you can’t have better friends? Maybe your perspective is what needs changing. Gain God’s viewpoint into the lives of your friends. See what treasures are there to be found!
You can:
- Appreciate who your friends are in God’s eyes.
- See your friends as individuals and who they are meant to be.
- Let God fill you with patience, kindness, and gentleness.
Friends is a mini devotional that gives you insight into individuals. Become a better friend!
Download and read Friends for free now!
Driving
Late? Listen to God’s voice and arrive safely.
Do you find yourself running late while driving? Are you desperate to get off the road? Learn to listen to God’s voice. Look around you. Find the joy in the journey.
You can:
- Level out your emotions.
- Gain a new perspective while driving.
- Enjoy life in the car again.
Driving is a short devotional which gives you a new way of thinking while driving. Each topic brings a new perspective.
Download and read Driving for free now!
How Planted Flowers Began and Other Stories
The Planted Flowers series is a collection of Christian cozy mystery novellas. These six stories follow women who hope to draw closer to God. The trials and dangers they face cement their bonds to each other, restore their relationship with God and open their hearts to the men in their lives.
But what is Planted? Why are there seven women with flower names in one group? Who is Diana? Who is Winifred? Get your questions answered in this short story collection!
Join me as we learn more about the people of Planted!
Beginnings
Find your purpose. Achieve your dreams.
Do you wonder if you are walking in God’s plan for your life? Do you feel lost or confused? Are you uncertain about what direction God has for your life?
Find God’s will for your life right now!
You can:
- Establish and set your goals.
- Enter the stillness and hear God’s voice.
- Overcome your fears and take hold of the future.
Beginnings is a compact devotional created to empower you to live your life with purpose. Each of the devotionals shares Anna K Payne’s experiences as each New Year approaches.
Download and read Beginnings for free now!
Lily
Pregnant. Divorced. Alone.
Lily witnesses an argument turned murder. Linked to the crime scene in the eyes of both the police and the killer, Lily’s life is now at risk. As the attempts on her life escalate, Lily seeks companionship in a newly formed bible study. Through these friendships and a new man in her life she learns she is worthy of love. Will these relationships keep her safe? Or will they provide opportunities for the killer?
Lily, Return to Happiness, is the first novella in a new Christian Suspense series by Anna K. Payne. These six stories follow women who hope to draw closer to God. The trials and dangers they face cement their bonds to each other, restore their relationship with God, and open their hearts to the men in their lives. Join Lily on her return to happiness.
