Tag Archives: writing
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
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
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
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
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
I’m Proud to be an Indie Autor
From my posts you may have seen that I’m an indie author who self-publishes her books. And I’m proud of it. Yes, sometimes I see things that make me cringe. Yesterday, I was pointed to a book (which shall remain … Continue reading
The Pain of Wasted Story Telling
Actually, the word “telling” in the headline is what it is all about. Stories are not about telling at all. Stories are about allowing readers live through them. And not every published book accomplishes this. I’ve read (or tried to … Continue reading
Flash Friday: Child’s Play
“Come on!” “You can do it! I hated their cat calls. This was the first time they had allowed me to light the barbecue. I concentrated, any mistake would be dreadful. “Go for it!” “Nothing to it, Jenny!” “Just do … Continue reading
