Hannah Steenbock

German Author, Dreamer and Dragonlover.

Writing Fantasy (in English) about underdogs with happy endings. Looking for fellow writers and interested readers.

Cares about people, the world and the climate. Hugs trees. Talks too much.

Pronouns: she/her

Avatar: Stick figure horse I drew myself.
Background image: Four book covers on a star field - my series starters. Dorelle's Journey, Decoy, A Wolf's Quest, South Breaks.

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2024-06-20 12:19:44 GMT

#WordWeavers 6/20: Under what circumstances would your MC side with the antagonist?
In the beginning of the book, Connor actually works for Sam Beechcroft, hired for extra security. They both want to protect Ashley, who is an asset for Sam, and a job for Connor.
Once Connor realizes what nasty games Sam plays, things rapidly change and they become mortal enemies.
A Wolf's Fury, Wolves of the South 4
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2024-06-17 13:34:54 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 6/17. Do you lose track of time while writing or editing?
It happens, even though I generally have a good sense of time. That's why I have timers set for some important stuff - and I needed it this morning to log into work on time (home office).
I'm Autistic, and when I slip into hyperfocus, time loses all meaning. It's rare that it does so completely, but it's part of who I am. (Yes, I am embracing it.)
I actually love it when it happens with writing.
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2024-06-05 07:34:45 GMT

#WordWeavers 5.5 — Do you have fans / people who enjoy your writing? What’s your relationship to them?
I believe I have a handful of fans. I love them. Seriously, love them.
I try to give them some goodies in every newsletter, deals on my books.
Without fans, there is no chance of selling any decent number of books. These days, recommendations are more important than ever, since search algos are getting much less reliable.
So yeah. Love you guys. ❤️
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2024-06-05 06:59:42 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 5.5 — Have you ever dreamed about characters in your work?
Not in the narrow sense of the word, no. I don't often remember my dreams, but they are usually about my family or friends.
However, I daydream a lot about my characters, I talk to them, I listen, I watch what they do.
And then I write it down.
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2024-06-03 20:32:16 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
A good day.
I wrote 400 words for Sun.
Played Valheim.
Took a nap.
And a friend came over and did some repairs in my apartment. Most of all, he made sure I have good light in the kitchen again.
I'm delighted and much relieved and very happy. I also fed him cake and Earl Grey tea.
And tomorrow, there will be more writing.
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2024-06-03 07:41:24 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 6/3: Should books include a content warning?
I'm divided about this.
I do not think that trigger warnings actually help much.
On the other hand, readers should know about certain tropes that happen in a book, so they can avoid it if they do not like those.
I suppose it's up to each author, and I would certainly not want to impose them.
There's already too much book banning going on. (And lets not even talk about erotica and how they are handled.)
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2024-06-02 20:46:44 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
No writing. It happens.
Today was Sunday and I basically lazed around, read some romance and played Valheim.
Still in clean-up mode after the boss fight. Scraping more iron ore out of the Swamp, because we need gear for the Mountains.
And yes, an iron pickaxe is so much better than a bronze one.
Back into the fray tomorrow. (I wish I could retire with the income I have now, that would be bliss.)
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2024-06-02 11:10:35 GMT

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@npub1p52…6plk
I knew about them. So cool. *hugs*

2024-06-01 16:28:18 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 5.1 — Intro and update: Introduce yourself and / or update us on your writing journey since your last intro.
Hi everyone, I'm Hannah (not my official name).
I'm a German writer of fantasy (sometimes SF), writing mostly in English. I prefer feel-good stories with a good ending, although my heroes do get mangled quite a bit until they get there.
I also often write about underdogs and people fighting for what is right. I write mostly series.
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2024-05-30 06:59:13 GMT

#PennedPossibilities 330 — How does your MC go about expressing or not expressing their sexuality?
Connor enjoys the occasional tryst, certainly. He's also confident about his looks, but so far has not considered a relationship.
Ashley would love to get some. She's impressed by her cousin's adventures, but doesn't quite dare to go there yet. Connor fascinates her and she wants to conquer him, but... he won't give in to her advances.
A Wolf's Fury, Wolves of the South 4
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2024-05-29 06:05:45 GMT

I just wrote a little gem that those of you who read East Roars will recognize. I'm also sitting here, quietly giggling to myself.
“No, wait, Zameesa. That makes sense. That’s how they name their mages. It’s for their power.”
How did she even know?
“It’s what those traders said when I was a guard at the Station. There was a woman among them who could heat water.”
East Roars, Winds of Destiny 3
Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
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2024-05-21 09:12:11 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 5/21. Do you format as you write or do that at the end?
I write in Libre Office, using old manuscript style (Courier New etc). The one thing I format while I write are the chapter headers (style: Heading 1).
That will help me massively once I upload my file into Atticus where I do the actual ebook and print formatting. The Headings serve to determine chapter breaks and the table of contents.
This is by far the easiest process I have found for my books.
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2024-05-12 10:47:40 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 5/12: How do you market your work?
Mostly through posting here on Mastodon in the writing games. It's really the most fun.
But I also run some Amazon Ads (to my free first in series) and I have a subscription with Fussy Librarian that happens every second month.
Oh, and I have a newsletter that goes out on every 13th of the month. (Yes, tomorrow.) And I'm building my own store.
I know it's not enough. But it's what I can afford and do.
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2024-05-10 10:01:34 GMT

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@npub1arr…uugh
No, no. It only opens at 1pm today, and will be open for 24h.
So I haven't submitted yet.

2024-05-10 09:05:46 GMT

Today is SPFBO day.
Doesn't mean a thing to you?
It's the biggest indie fantasy award, and you can submit your book today. Only today. It's open for 24h, starting at 1pm GMT.
And yes, maybe it is foolish to up the competition and invite even more authors, but I believe in sharing. I believe we're all in it together.
So check it out here:
https://mark---lawrence.blogspot.com/2018/06/the-official-self-published-fantasy.html
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2024-05-08 19:30:32 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Today, I proofread 20 pages, took good care of myself, even cooked a meal.
No writing, alas. No brain space for it. But I have a long weekend now, and I hope I can finally dig into Sun and finish his story.
Of course, there's Valheim. Need to get back into the Swamp, after avoiding that for a while. (It's so dark and icky there.) Saw my first sea serpent and got it killed by a troll. Hah!
Life is good.
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2024-05-04 19:59:37 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Spent the day gaming. The world is so getting me down. Feels like greed and ego are winning, and those who could wield some power for good refuse to do so.
So I did some good in Valheim. And survived the first troll attack on our home with little damage. Still as scary moment.
I hope I'll feel better tomorrow. I know what I want to write.
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2024-04-27 16:56:19 GMT

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@npub1yhj…3h3t
Gray-shirts instead of brown-shirts, huh?
This German remembers how well that went down, and how much suffering and death they caused.
Not again, please.

2024-04-24 07:36:47 GMT

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@npub1cj9…s25q
*hugs*
Hope you can get some rest.

2024-04-21 21:45:21 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Another day with a lot of Valheim - but I finished setting up the emails for my autoresponder and got some coaching for it, too. Feels very good.
And then my friend joined me in Valheim and we had an epic adventure befitting Vikings - battling a troll, graydwarves and skeletons at night in a storm. We ended up victorious and with plans for the next adventure in place. It will take some prep - and then we'll face the next big boss.
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2024-04-15 19:32:31 GMT

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@npub1k24…26zw
It is grief. You're losing an important person. *more hugs*
I wish him and his family all the best. And maybe you can stay in contact, at least a little.

2024-04-15 19:20:48 GMT

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@npub15wt…7rek
That's good to know!
Thank you!

2024-04-14 20:28:47 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Unhappy with MailerLite (they killed all my sign-ups) and with my sales. Also, the newsletter didn't do what I had hoped for...
That means I have my work cut out for me next week - and that made me play Valheim, because it is Sunday. Right? Right!
And I have Sun who is hoping they could make it to safety... won't happen, not now.
Let the next week be good!
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2024-04-14 15:59:09 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 4/14: Do you keep a log of incidental characters (e.g. shop assistants) or forget them once they've featured?
I do my best to put them into my series bible.
Of course, I often forget, and then I have to re-read my stories in order to remember and get it all right.
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2024-04-13 21:25:45 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Today was Valheim day. My friend had time to play, and that was really, really good. Went exploring by boat.
No writing for Sun, but I wrote a blog post and sent out my newsletter. I think that counts as writing, right?
A very good day, and I'm just happy.
Oh! I found a little statue of a mule and took a picture of it with a certain book. :D
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2024-04-12 07:00:08 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 4/12. Do you reread things you wrote some time ago? How do they stand up today?
I sometimes do. In fact, West Flows (Winds of Destiny 2) is one of my comfort books (ahem).
My books are fantasy or SF, so they tend to stand up despite changing political circumstances. Still, I probably would write the dragon books differently today.
And I'm planning a near-future urban fantasy series that will use predictions that might be obsolete eventually (Penumbra).
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2024-04-12 06:30:49 GMT

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@npub19m5…28dy
No worries. *hugs*
I'm very glad you enjoy my newsletter. I already have an Ember story in mind for this one. 🙃

2024-04-11 07:52:11 GMT

#WordWeavers 4/11. How much power does your antagonist have?
So yeah, the High Priest of Jungle Fortress (again...) does have quite a lot of power. It's not the highest position yet, but it's already enough that he can live in luxury and have nothing to worry about.
Nothing, except for that wayward Pillar he caught. Turning him into an obedient tool was easy enough, next is the Seat on the Council.
Sky Falls, Pillars of the Empire 2
(available in all stores)
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2024-04-10 06:54:53 GMT

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@npub18wy…svxv
I totally feel this. 🙂

2024-04-08 15:01:19 GMT

#PennedPossibilities 278 Did your MC or SC have any childhood pets?
Sun did not. Not a chance. No Priest would have allowed any kind of pet - the Winds and Pillars are supposed to work. Pets would be a distraction.
Not sure about Laisal. I think she might have had a pet, maybe a bunny, maybe a little dog. She likes animals.
Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)
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2024-04-08 14:48:27 GMT

I'm back.
The last two days were busy, and today, I spent most of my time traveling. I'm finally home again.
Saturday was my sister's big birthday party, and it was great. I got to know a few more people. Sinking roots into my future home area. (And childhood home area.)
Sunday, we went to the spring festival of the local agricultural museum. I met an old friend and former neighbors of mine. More roots. That was... humbling.
A great end to my vacation.
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2024-04-05 10:46:55 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub Apr 5: What's the best thing about being a writer?
I can create worlds for myself in my own mind, especially when I'm down and disgusted with this one.
Wilhelm Busch said that so well once (Balduin Bählamm):
Kaum missfällt
Ihm diese altgebackne Welt,
So knetet er aus weicher Kleie
Für sich privatim eine neue...
Even better when readers love these worlds and the people living in them just as much as I do. That is always so uplifting. (So yes, tell me!)
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2024-04-05 10:17:59 GMT

#WordWeavers 5: SC POV: Who is your favourite person to be around?
Laisal: "Well, that's easy, right now I'm only around one person, and that's Sun.
"Which is fine, because he's a great guy. And he needs me, seriously. Without a guide he'd be completely lost.
"I do like helping him out. This is so much better than being a Sun Priest."
Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)
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2024-04-05 09:51:37 GMT

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@npub1ajs…l2sx
Thank you! 💖
I am getting better.

2024-04-04 09:37:08 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 4/4: Do you feature real-world political and social issues in your work?
Well, most of my stories are about people being hunted or suppressed for being different (magic users, wolf shifters, dragon friends, humans on a planet ruled by aliens).
We have a lot of that in our world, it's one of the major social and political issues, with racism, hate of gays and queers, transphobia etc. I just put it into fantasy (or SF) worlds, to explore and solve.
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2024-04-03 19:31:50 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
A good day today. (No writing, though).
I fixed my store. Sent out the books to everyone who ordered one.
Bought a work hoodie. (We are allowed to wear hoodies there.)
Met my Dad for lunch. That was really good.
Caught a cold, but it's easing already. I hope I can write tomorrow. Sun is not really talking. (*sigh*)
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2024-04-03 18:52:42 GMT

#WordWeavers 374. Antagonist POV: How do you feel about animals?
I'll fall back to our antagonist friend, the Head Priest of Jungle Fortress, for this one.
"Animals are part of the Gods' creation, just like us. We should respect them, even as we use them. We should treat them well, care for them, and if necessary, make their deaths swift."
Sky Falls, Pillars of the Empire 2
(available in all stores)
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2024-04-02 08:59:54 GMT

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@npub1m4a…396w
It does not. I tried that.
I decided to let it ride and assume something is wrong with the cable. Not my home, so I won't be able to check in any detail.

2024-04-01 14:26:32 GMT

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@npub1v7z…07eg
Public holiday here today, so I'm holding the scream until tomorrow. 😉

2024-04-01 11:01:46 GMT

#LinuxHelp #Kubuntu
Guys, I'm feeling frustrated and stumped.
Sitting at my sister's home, I can use the WLAN easily. Lappy connects to it automatically.
But I have LAN (yes, a physical cable) in my guest room that would give me better speed. I plug it into the laptop - and it will not connect. I even gave LAN priority in the settings.
I cannot find a setting to tell it to use the darn ethernet cable. Where do I look?
Running Kubuntu / Plasma on an Acer Travelmate.

2024-03-30 06:01:05 GMT

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@npub1cj9…s25q
Cool! Who will he be?

2024-03-27 17:36:11 GMT

#WordWeavers 3/27. Do you have any stories within your stories? Ancient myths, family stories?
Readers don't know yet, but the titles of the Winds and Pillars are actually part of a prophecy.
One day, I'll write the prequel where all of that is revealed.
So yes, my main characters are something out of legends, as Brai says.
Start with:
South Breaks, Winds of Destiny 1
(Free in all stores.)
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2024-03-27 17:17:23 GMT

#PhantastikPrompts 27.3. Schreibst du immer am selben Ort oder auch mal unterwegs?
Ich schreibe vor allem an meinem PC zu Hause. Dort ist alles gut konfiguriert (brauche einen Tastaturauszug, um Carpaltunnel zu vermeiden).
Im Urlaub schreibe ich auf meinem kleinen Linux-Laptop, das ist aber für meine Hände weniger gut.
Ich brauche Ruhe zum Schreiben. Cafés oder so geht gar nicht.
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2024-03-27 17:03:01 GMT

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@npub189z…zsrx
Exactly.
I mean, they can judge, and generally, I won't know. Ignorance is bliss. (I have gotten strange reviews, though.)

2024-03-26 11:59:23 GMT

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@npub1yy2…7vpm
Congratulations!
Happy Release Day, and happy book birthday!
Wishing you all the best, most of all lots of readers, of course!
🍾

2024-03-26 11:25:52 GMT

#WordWeavers 3/26: Is footwear important or unusual in your story?
Well, Sky's cover is taking a pair of exquisite shoes to the Head Priest of Jungle Fortress. So yes, they do play a role.
Oh, you mean, what people are wearing? Mostly sturdy shoes or boots. In the south, some might be wearing sandals.
My Winds and Pillars world is basically medieval in tech, and the footwear works accordingly.
Sky Falls, Pillars of the Empire 2
(available in all stores)
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2024-03-26 11:15:11 GMT

#PhantastikPrompts 25.3. Hast du schon einmal eine Lesung gemacht? Wenn ja, wie war das für dich?
Ein paar Male, ja.
Die im Literaturhaus war nicht so angenehm... BuchCon war immer nett.
Am meisten Spaß haben mir aber Podcast-Lesungen gemacht, das funktioniert mit meinen englischen Büchern am besten.
Würde auch gerne Lesungen an Schulen machen, aber ich kenne keine Englischlehrer in meiner Nähe. Und meine Bücher sind auch nix für Kinder. Ab 16 wäre okay.
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2024-03-25 18:59:43 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
I did a lot today (except writing), and I find myself tired and exhausted. Which means I'll curl up with a book and a glass of wine.
The doing was good, though! A walk, taking care of chicken, cooking a meal. I feel good about it all, and I am actually surprised by the amount of energy I had today.
(Oh, and a morning in Valheim. That was really good, too.)
A good vacation, really.
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2024-03-25 18:17:50 GMT

#WordWeavers 3/25: Would your MC enjoy the same books/shows you do?
Sun would probably be completely baffled by some of my favorites (Mandalorian, i.e.).
He might like my romances, though he would be surprised by vampires and demons. It would take him a while to understand that these do not truly exist in my world.
We'd both have a lot fun talking about those, however - he is endlessly curious.
Sun Burns, Pillars of the Empire 3
(WiP)
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2024-03-25 18:07:59 GMT

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@npub1cj9…s25q
I started reading a book called "Laziness does not exist". Enlightening.
You are healing. You need the rest. *hugs*

2024-03-24 19:42:19 GMT

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@npub18kv…6pnx
I see a lot of present tense in romance, and it irks me. Just rubs me wrong. False urgency, pushing readers, maybe pretending to be more like TV? I don't know.
It also feels like a fashion. *shrugs*
But yeah, my preference for past tense makes me feel like a grumpy old woman right now. 😂

2024-03-02 11:26:29 GMT

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@npub1zp5…rk72
Exactly, or you pick former side characters, brothers, friends, relatives, anyone really, who appeared in an earlier book and turn them into MCs.
Works brilliantly, especially if you start with an established crew like a military or police squad, a sports team, a rock band, a wolf pack, a vampire clan...

2024-02-29 09:26:07 GMT

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@npub1hpc…hjn3
Self-diagnosed Autistic here.
Getting an official diagnosis in Germany is expensive, exhausting and often not helpful, so I'm not seeking one.
I am holding a day job (and counting down the days to retirement), so there's little I can gain from an official diagnosis and possibly much to lose.
Even so, learning to respect my needs as Autistic person is already changing my life. And learning to make good use of my amazing abilities is... way beyond life-changing.
#ActuallyAutistic

2024-01-29 07:07:02 GMT

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@npub1aw9…tpuq
No, I found it on Depositphotos. I'm not really good at drawing much - I can do stick horsies like my avatar.
😂

2024-01-23 11:40:54 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 1/23: Who do you publish through? How's it going?
1) Amazon
2) Google Play Store
3) Draft2Digital (and through that to every store imaginable, including Apple, Kobo, B&N, and libraries).
Usually, I move most books through Amazon, but because a lot of those are my freebies, I often earn more royalties through Google Play Store. The freebies are there, as well, but I get more read-through. And Google pays 70% on all ebook sales.
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2024-01-18 09:15:46 GMT

#WordWeavers 18/1: If your MC and antagonist organised a party together, what would it look like?
The only way Sky would attend a party with his antagonist - let's say, the Head Priest in Jungle Fortress - would be during a funeral.
Either his own or that of the Head Priest.
There is no alternative to this, but you'll have to read the story to find out which it'll be. (Not really, you can guess...)
Sky Falls, Pillars of the Empire 2
(coming soon)
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2024-01-18 08:02:20 GMT

#PennedPossibilities 197 — Do any of your characters have their very own "kryptonite" of sorts?
Sky's kryptonite is the well-being of his West. When she is threatened, he loses all restraint (and possibly the ability to think).
This is why he includes her when he plans their escape.
Of course, it takes a while for him to actually realize how much she matters to him...
Sky Falls, Pillars of the Empire 2
(coming end of the month)
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2024-01-12 20:58:10 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
No writing today, but I did some more editing for Sky.
Also finally updated Betrayal (The Cloud Lands Saga 4) with all the new books and added a bridge over to Dragon Clan (The Cloud Lands Beginnings). Boring admin stuff, but the only way to get more read-through.
And I survived another farmers' protest. A solid five hours of loud honking and big machines rumbling in the street where I live - feels like terror to me.
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2024-01-10 08:41:28 GMT

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@npub1zp5…rk72
It's an idea that's new to me, as well, basically taken from fantasy romance.
But I think the term expresses what would truly help - a person to lean on, to help ground myself and let go of fears and panic.
Autistic brain can be so awesome and bright - but also fall to fear and illogical dispair. Someone or something to moderate the dark would be wonderful and so... helpful.

2024-01-06 08:32:03 GMT

#WritersCoffeeClub 1/6 — Have you ever entered any writing competitions? How did you do?
I don't often do it.
Year ago, I participated in a contest (Turning the Pages Book of the Year 2013) and actually won first place in two categories with my short story "Sequoia".
Right now, my book "Dragon Prey" is participating in the Indie Ink Awards, not that I expect to win anything.
Most of those competitions are simply a popularity contest, after all.
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2023-12-19 12:06:11 GMT

Ich habe hier neulich von einer Ärztin am Dreiecksplatz gelesen, wo man sich relativ problemlos gegen Covid (4. Impfung) impfen lassen kann.
Wer war das genau?
Frage für mich und eine Freundin.
#Kiel #Dreiecksplatz

2023-12-04 06:22:24 GMT

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@npub1gx6…xcqu
Feel like adding my book Dragon Prey to the list?
My MC Sidren is an older woman (40+), and she changes an entire world.
https://books2read.com/DragonPreyCloudLandsBeginnings
(I can give you an ARC.)

2023-11-21 20:18:50 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Wrote a little - the final chapter for the Wolves. Now I just need to write the epilogue, and that is a problem.
You see, I need Christmas presents for my characters (Fred, Mark, Alex, Maria and Luka), and I have no idea what to get them!
Please help - send me any fun, happy and ridiculous present ideas!
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2023-11-21 06:51:07 GMT

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@npub1nsm…ys3t
Probably both. But I do have a rather firm deadline on this one...
It IS a Christmas story, and publishing it in January wouldn't make a lot of sense, after all.

2023-11-14 20:39:47 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
No writing today.
I feel rebellious, angry and disappointed. Maybe desperate. Can't shake that feeling.
I did take a nap this afternoon and I think I have the story plot down now. I'm also realizing I'm not putting in enough Christmas elements. (GAH!)
Book sales have been the worst in probably over a year. Very frustrating, especially since I had a paid promo at the first of this month. *grumbles*
Back tomorrow.
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2023-11-11 19:55:41 GMT

Status Saturday
Writing:
A Wolf's Christmas
A Wolf's Hacker
Sun Burns
A Mustang's Dreams
Editing:
Sky Falls - editing
Released this year:
North Shatters
Earth Splits
Der Ritter von Lar Elien
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2023-10-07 19:42:37 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde!
Totally a good day today, even if it was slow and I needed a comfort book.
But I hit the upload button (big announcement tomorrow!), and that's major right now. It took me three days to get to that point emotionally.
I'm also really looking forward to writing the next Wolf book, now that I have a plot (thanks to my Mastermind friend Mette).
Looking forward to tomorrow, for once!
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2023-09-21 08:11:06 GMT

Today, I'm going to do a little self-promo here.
You see, I have this Wolf Shifter series out which is basically adventure/romance (with a HEA) and which follows different members of a family of Wolves (and a pack).
I really dislike the whole Alpha trope, so you won't find anything like that in them. My characters also refused to be watched in bed, so it's not steamy.
First book is free!
A Wolf's Quest:
https://books2read.com/WolvesSouthQuest
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#WolfShifters
#FreeBook
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2023-09-06 14:18:54 GMT

Well, I just managed to add my Winds of Destiny books to Bookwyrm. 😎
I stuck them into a list called Hannah Steenbock's Books - because that's what you do, right?
Would love if you could give them a rating or something. But only if you read them.
(South Breaks is free in all stores, or should be. Amazon sometimes messes with that.)
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2023-09-04 20:06:23 GMT

First sale of my new German epic fantasy book, Der Ritter von Lar Elien, just now.
Thank you, thank you, unknown reader. You made my day.
❤️ ❤️ ❤️

2023-08-31 10:27:00 GMT

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I'm beginning to believe that some people are getting paid to keep fossil fuels going at any price...

2023-08-30 09:38:16 GMT

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Hit the CW?
In short, yes, I did.

2023-08-30 08:54:17 GMT

#WritingWonders 30: Have I ever planned to kill a character and then not done it?

2023-08-22 18:36:22 GMT

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No worries!
No need to copy a post (and you cannot quote). Just copy/paste the prompt text from one post with the game into a new one of yours.
Editing is easy - hit the three dots below a post and you'll get an editing option.
I love Mastodon. It's a great place to be. ❤️
I'll follow you back!

2023-08-22 15:28:17 GMT

#PennedPossibilities 48 — How does your MC react to compliments?
East feels embarrassed by compliments. He just wants to do the right thing but he's very unsure about how the world works outside of the Sacred Square.
And when he feels embarrassed, he gets angry. That's not helpful, of course.
East Roars, Winds of Destiny Book 3
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#EpicFantasy

2023-08-22 06:11:12 GMT

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Thanks. Got some good sleep last night, and I feel better.

2023-08-21 06:18:06 GMT

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Finally got around to reading their story last night. Absolutely loved it. ❤️
Let me guess: The dolphins are a hat-tip to Rosemary Sutcliff, right?

2023-08-04 20:54:21 GMT

Gute Nacht, Freunde.
Slow day. Mastermind Zoom chat, much reading and some gaming.
Also wrote a bit for Besilya. It's slow going, but I'm glad my Writer Brain isn't completely refusing to work.
Need to spend the weekend getting stuff ready for my sister's visit. Looking forward to that, but it will mean less online presence.
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2023-08-04 20:02:04 GMT

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He is! Can't wait to see what he'll be up to!

2023-08-04 19:16:39 GMT

#WritingWonders 8/4. Share art, pics (face claims), and/or mood boards of one (or more) of your side characters.
Truth is, I don't have much art for my characters. It's something I've always regretted, but seriously, paying for beautiful covers is more important.
A friend of mine played with some AI and came up with an image that... well. It isn't how I see West, but it's the closest I could get. Ignore the modern jacket.
East Roars, Winds of Destiny Book 3
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2023-07-30 09:43:01 GMT

Okay, App programmers.
If you offer me three options to register and they are
a) Google
b) FB
c) cell phone number
I will always choose
d) None of the above.
Thanks for nothing.
#Apps
#Programmers
#Ableism