Cliff Hannan

Writing is hard. Editing is harder! Especially when you have to edit a character out of the book. Discover why poor Brother Oltan had to die in the latest blog post on my website #TheHiveCodex #AmEditing #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #IndieAuthor #WritingTips #WIP #murdermostfoul

Why are tattoos so important in The Hive Codex? 🐝🐝To find out the truth, check out my latest blog post on my website (under the Codex tab).
#TheHiveCodex #DarkAcademia #BeeTattoo #Tattoo #FantasyBooks #writingcommunity #WorldBuilding #IndieAuthor #BeKind

Thanks Barbara

Another step on the road to publication. Just had my professional headshots taken! Look at me all handsome & rocking the sexy scholar vibe! 🤣🤣 #TheHiveCodex #writingcommunity #authorlife #writing #amwriting #writerlife #handsome #fantasy #darkacademia #photooftheday #bookworm

I just had my author headshot photos taken. So happy with the results! Can’t wait to share the pics!
#photoshoot #writingcommunity #thehivecodex

People if my characters are based on real people, but I don’t think anyone has asked me if the towns and cities are based on real places. Check out my website blog post to discover the truth behind my inspiration for the setting of #TheHiveCodex!
#darkacademia #fantasyworldbuilding

Insomnia isn’t always bad.
Last night, while I couldn’t sleep, I dreamt up something new: The Hiveku.
Three simple lines yet full of hidden meaning! Just like The Hive Codex itself!
#Hiveku #TheHiveCodex #Haiku #Poetry #WritingCommunity #Writing #Inspiration #ArtOfWords
@quillsandcosmos

Latest round of dev edits done and shared with my publisher! 🙌🙌

#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #DebutAuthor #Writerslife #writingcommunity #TheHiveCodex #amediting
@quillsandcosmos.bsky.social

I’m elbows deep in the edits! And I’m totally grooving on it! ❤️❤️
I just changed “He sulks like a child if he loses,’ to “He sulks like a cat in clover….
🙌🙌
#amediting #Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #Writers #writingcommunity #TheHiveCodex

Editing started, so it’s a good time to reshare the moodboard for The Hive Codex. Shadow drenched libraries, broken mirrors, and tattoos with hidden meanings! Living for the dark academia vibe!!
#TheHiveCodex #Darkacademia #Moodboard #Writingcommunity #amediting @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social

I just had my first dev edit chat with @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social (as a signed author 🙌🙌) and we came up with an interesting idea to tackle a tricky plot issue!

Can’t wait to get started!!

#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #DebutAuthor #TheHiveCodex

I’m so excited!!! I just received my very first advance payment for my debut novel #TheHiveCodex !!! @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social

Can’t wait to get it framed and on the wall of my Writer’s Retreat!!

#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #BookAesthetic #DebutAuthor #Bookcommunity

Today I got my first literary agent rejection back since signing my publishing contract with @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social ! I laughed so hard 🤣🤣🤣
Have a great week everyone 👋

OMG!!! I have a website! Here you will find details and me, The Hive Codex and my publishing journey! cliffhannan.com #Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #BookAesthetic #DebutAuthor #Bookcommunity #TheHiveCodex @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social

Thank you!

How else would an English boy celebrate his book contract than in a bookshop with scones and jam!?
#english #celebration #scones #thehivecodex

Thank you!!!! 🥰🥰

I’m the happiest guy on the planet! 🥰🥰🥰

Don’t ever stop believing in yourself or give up on your dreams!

#BookDeal #DebutAuthor #BookAnnouncement #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor

OMG!!!! I just signed my publishing contract! ✍️✍️ I’m so happy to be part of the @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social family!

I’m going to be an author !!!!
#BookDeal #DebutAuthor #BookAnnouncement #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor

You are an author, create the word!Shakespeare did it all the time!

Belonging?

Good morning 👋👋

What’s everyone up to today?

I’m being very brave 😢

Looking for some sympathy! I took a tumble while running in the woods at lunchtime. 😢😢
#running #ouch #RunningCommunity #RunnersLife

Thank you!

Surprise gift from my boss! Can’t wait to start writing in it!
#writingcommunity

I just had the nicest little nap.

I much prefer the dairy based raspberries! I tried the meat ones too but they weren’t as good!

I love it when my odd socks match my underwear! 🤣🤣

Third place in the side quest!! @twistinthetale.bsky.social

DM if you want to read it!