Author Archives: Hannah Steenbock
My Bed is my Castle
Today, I spent a lot of time in bed. Yep, that lazy. Except I had a good reason. I’ve been fighting a nasty, lingering cold. And I was still frazzled from a week with many demands and actions. And I … Continue reading
The Thing about Energy
Yesterday, I had no energy left to do more than think of blogging, and then disregarding the idea. Because it was a really busy day. Now, you could argue that every day is a busy day for authors, and you’d … Continue reading
Some Thoughts About Magic
As you know, I write fantasy. Which, of course, often contains magic. (Yes, there is magic in The Cloud Lands Saga. It’s just not very obvious.) And I have argued often with other writers who insisted that I had to … Continue reading
Musings on Birds
It is pretty much accepted nowadays that birds evolved from a branch of dinosaurs. And that most dinosaurs had feathers. And that some of them were quite intelligent. Personally, I think it’s fascinating. You see, my family used to have … Continue reading
The Aware Author – Noise
You may know by now that I walk to work. And in fact, I walk along a four-lane street, for about 2km. It’s safe, there is a perfectly good sidewalk that many people use, as well as a bike path. … Continue reading
What to Write?
It’s always a bit of a decision to choose what to write next. Because while we want to tell stories that are fun to write, we authors also want our stories to be read and enjoyed – and even to … Continue reading
The Aware Author – People
Today, I walked through town, in brilliant weather. The first warm and beautiful Sunday morning. And I observed people. I love doing that. I always learn more that I can use for my stories or characters. And I always give … Continue reading
Introverted?
I believe I’m an introvert. I love silence. I love connecting with people through the safety of my computer screen. I think silent reading meetings are a great thing. So are libraries. And yet… when I meet someone who thinks … Continue reading
On Writing Dialogue
I spent some time editing today. Nice time, sitting on the balcony, in my new writing place. However, editing is hard for me even in a nice place when the sun is shining and the birds are singing. Oh, I … Continue reading
The Aware Author – Silence
This morning, it was quiet. Even though I live in a large town. And right on a four-lane street. But it was early morning on a public holiday. I could hear the birds sing in the yard, and tell which … Continue reading
