Hello!

I am so excited to share my writing with you. While I work on my debut novel, stick around for sneak peeks, character profiles, and behind the scenes how-the-heck-do-I-do-this content!

Current phase: Plotting

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September 2, 2025

Worldbuilding!

I spent several hours on Monday doing some research into Fates and Furies in Greek mythology, which lead to some intense journaling about my world...

Blog

August 7, 2025

It's official! My first post is here.

I am so excited to be starting "for real" on my author business. I don't know what this process is going to look like, but I can't wait for us to find out, lol.

I started a TikTok, updated my IG, got a PO Box, and registered my pen name as a DBA with my county clerk. It's REAL now.

I am currently working through Sarra Cannon's Publish and Thrive AND Authors Publish Manuscript Publishing for Novelists. One is indie publishing, and the other is trad publishing. It's helping me sort out which...

Books

The Beautiful Rebellion

WIP

Scarred by his father right before he turned 18, Lex is content living in the shadows of the Third Guild. Too hideous to be part of Society, he has spent the last three years doing what he must to survive.

Emlyn is getting ready to be welcomed into First Guild. She's simply too pretty to be anything else. Her whole life has been leading up to...

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WIP: Death Card

Current WIP

TBD

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About

Anna Belle Raynes is working on her first book. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending time with family and reading, of course. Anna lives in Northwest Arkansas and has been telling stories as long as she can remember. Most of her ideas come...