Category Archives: Musings

Amazon vs Google – which is best for Indie Authors?

In this article, I want to compare Amazon vs Google Play Store with a view to what they offer to indie authors. But let me get a few things out of the way before we dive into details: You probably … Continue reading

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2 Valid Reasons for Writing in the Frantic Times of Corona Virus

How can anyone be writing in the times of corona virus? Just like you, I have followed the rise of the this virus over the last few weeks.  And it’s been a scary ride. I’m German. I saw the virus … Continue reading

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The Watchbeasts on the Ceiling – An Intriguing Riddle for You

Let me tell you a little story – and a riddle – about watchbeasts on the ceiling. Yes, that did happen to me. The Watchbeasts on the Ceiling I have watchbeasts on my ceiling. Everyone here does. They guard our … Continue reading

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Some Fall Thoughts

Today, I’m sharing some cranes with you. I just took their picture as they were circling above my home town. They are moving south, preparing for winter. In fact, I think they are a little late. I tend to prepare … Continue reading

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Changing Things Around

So you may have noticed something about this site – it no longer opens on the blog. I did that on purpose. Yes, indeed. Because, my friends, I’m getting serious about my newsletter. And I want visitors to know that … Continue reading

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How to Find your Title

So yesterday, I finished writing a little short story. It takes place in the Cloud Lands Saga world, and is about a side character. In fact, it’s a little adventure in his youth, which does help to understand how he … Continue reading

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Some Thoughts on Sex

You don’t know me – Joanna Steenen – yet, but I write erotic Romance, and I’m about to self-publish my first couple of stories. Now “erotic” means explicit, so yes, I describe clearly what’s happening in bed in those stories. … Continue reading

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Musings – What can an Author do?

Like most of us, I expected the 21st century to be good. I thought a lot of the amazing things from Star Trek and other SF would come true, or be closer to becoming reality. And we dreamed about all … Continue reading

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The Aware Author – Relationships

Stories always are about relationships. They can be loving, hateful, dangerous or supporting – but a story rarely works without the main character having a relationship to someone or something. Which makes it interesting for me to observe relationships, and … Continue reading

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Warum ich Bücher bei “der Amazone” kaufe

Ein Buchhändler, mit dem ich ein wenig befreundet bin, hat sich vor Kurzem (wieder einmal) öffentlich darüber beschwert, dass Menschen bei Amazon einkaufen. Das ist nämlich schlecht, weil darunter doch die Kultur leidet. Und ein Buchhändler sowieso. Und das hat … Continue reading

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