Pen & Ink

Sharing Fiction, Poetry, and Writing Tutorials

Category: My Books

  • Know the Novel – Part 1

    Hey everyone! Today I’m participating in Christine Smith’s writers’ linkup, Know the Novel. I almost participated in the linkup last year, but never got around to it. So I’m glad to be doing it now! I’m going to be showcasing my novel, The Keeper of the Phantom Reef,…

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  • 4 Ways Publishing a Book Changed My Perspective

    Hey there, readers! Yeah, I know… this summer I’ve kind of disappeared from the internet. I’ve gotten lots of emails asking if I’m okay–if I’m still going to keep blogging, or even if I’m still writing. Yes, don’t worry, I am just fine, and I am still writing.…

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  • Ask Me Questions About Publishing

    Hey everyone! With my recently-published book, Identity, I thought it would be a cool idea to host another Q&A, this time about publishing! Going through the process of publishing Identity taught me a lot, so I want to share some of that knowledge with you. If you have…

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  • What’s Their Name? – Blog Tag

    Hey everyone! Some of you may have noticed some changes around the blog here because I’ve been redesigning some things. Be aware that the site is still under construction, but I have officially finished my landing page! Let me know what you all think! Now, onto the post.…

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  • Identity Sales Update + New WIP

    I’m glad to say that March has been a very successful month so far. My recently published novel, Identity, has received way more sales than I originally expected! I’m excited to see where the Lord takes this book, and I hope that it reaches the many people out…

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  • Identity Blog Tour Wrap-Up

    I’m happy to say that Identity‘s release tour was very successful! I got lots of great feedback and orders on my book, and it was so much fun reading everyone’s posts and comments! Thank you to everyone who has participated in the tour; you all took time out…

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  • Identity Release Day + Tour Kickoff

    It’s finally here!!! My book, Identity, has been published! I have dreamed of writing this post for almost three years now, and I’m actually able to write it–and publish it–now! Let’s take a look at the final cover and blurb of my book: Maria Brooks is just a…

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  • Identity Release Tour Sign-Ups

    Hey everyone! With the upcoming release of my novel, Identity, I decided it would be a good idea to get a release tour together before I run out of time. So I want to invite all of you to participate in the tour! Whether you’re a blogger, a…

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  • What’s Your WIP? Blog Tag

    Hey readers! A few weeks ago my friend Emma at Roses of Grace tagged me for the “What’s Your WIP?” blog tag! As some of you may know, I typically don’t do a ton of blog tags because I don’t want to spam my readers too much with…

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  • Fiction Short Story for Teens – March

    Hey everyone! I have finally gotten around to posting my third fiction short story for teens, The Child of the Lenorans. This story is a short fantasy suspense fiction for teens that I wrote on the spur of the moment. In this short story, I experimented with switching…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Annabelle Batie, and welcome to my blog! I’m a homeschooled freshman with a huge passion for Jesus! I love all things related to writing, reading, and books. I hope you enjoy my blog!

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  1. Thanks! Yeah, I’ve read that series, and you’re right, it’s similar in some ways! The allegorical aspects of my book…

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