Author Archives: Hannah Steenbock
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
What if…
… injecting brain dead people with stem cells actually works? Yes, it’s a thing: Biotech Company Granted Ethical Permission to Use Stem Cells to Reactivate the Brains of the Dead I mean, sure, what could go wong? Of course, the … Continue reading
The Aware Author – Rain
Today, I observed rain moving in. All it took was being aware of the clouds and the weather, while doing other things. The clouds were visible in the southwest when I got up. Sunrise was still beautiful and sunny. The … Continue reading
Who is Joanna Steenen?
You might have noticed that new tab up in the menu. And you might have asked yourself a question. Who the heck is Joanna Steenen? Well, Joanna is me. Me with a twist. You see, Joanna write stories just as … Continue reading
A Story of Intrigue and Lies
I just realized I never blogged about “Dragon Court”, the third book in The Cloud Lands Saga. Even though it was published end of November 2015… Writing that novella was a challenge. You see, after the Dragon Court debated Debesh’s … Continue reading
I wrote a Limerick today
Actually, no. I “wrote” it in my bed last night. And I have to explain a little how that came about: I started a mindset support group for authors on Facebook last week, wearing my coaching hat and name. And … Continue reading
The Dragons of the Cloud Land Saga
Writing dragons has always been a bit of a challenge for me. It has taken me years of writing in my genre before diving into working with that main fantasy species. That’s for two reasons: 1. Existing dragon stories Of … Continue reading
Idea Questions
Again and again, I’m being asked how I come up with my ideas. And I do have more ideas than I can write in my entire lifetime. Thing is … for me, ideas are everywhere. It’s more a question of … Continue reading
The Dragons go to War – “Kraken War” Release
Today, “Kraken War” has gone live. It’s the exciting sequel to “Dorelle’s Journey”. Dorelle is back in the Western Kingdom, after delivering her warning. And the King springs into action, organizing a fighting force, and giving Dorelle joint command with … Continue reading