Cliff Hannan
@cliff-hannan.bsky.social
Author of ‘The Hive Codex’ & ‘The Shadow Ink’. Dark academia/fantasy novels told through interconnected timelines 📚📇
Under contract with @quillsandcosmos
Looking to connect with other writers and anyone else (bigots & bots need not apply!)
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Under contract with @quillsandcosmos
Looking to connect with other writers and anyone else (bigots & bots need not apply!)
🪐📚
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Cliff Hannan
@cliff-hannan.bsky.social
· Nov 15
Here are the mood boards for The Hive Codex and The Shadow of Ink.
#amwriting #fantasy #darkacademia #amediting #amquerying
#amwriting #fantasy #darkacademia #amediting #amquerying
I just had my author headshot photos taken. So happy with the results! Can’t wait to share the pics!
#photoshoot #writingcommunity #thehivecodex
#photoshoot #writingcommunity #thehivecodex
December 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
I just had my author headshot photos taken. So happy with the results! Can’t wait to share the pics!
#photoshoot #writingcommunity #thehivecodex
#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
#darkacademia #fantasyworldbuilding
November 24, 2025 at 3:58 PM
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
#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
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
November 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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
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
#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #DebutAuthor #Writerslife #writingcommunity #TheHiveCodex #amediting
@quillsandcosmos.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Latest round of dev edits done and shared with my publisher! 🙌🙌
#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #DebutAuthor #Writerslife #writingcommunity #TheHiveCodex #amediting
@quillsandcosmos.bsky.social
#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
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
November 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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
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
#TheHiveCodex #Darkacademia #Moodboard #Writingcommunity #amediting @quillsandcosmos.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
#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
Can’t wait to get started!!
#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #DebutAuthor #TheHiveCodex
October 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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
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
Can’t wait to get it framed and on the wall of my Writer’s Retreat!!
#Bookcommunity #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #DarkFantasy #BookAesthetic #DebutAuthor #Bookcommunity
September 19, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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
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 👋
Have a great week everyone 👋
September 8, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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 👋
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
September 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
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
How else would an English boy celebrate his book contract than in a bookshop with scones and jam!?
#english #celebration #scones #thehivecodex
#english #celebration #scones #thehivecodex
August 30, 2025 at 10:10 AM
How else would an English boy celebrate his book contract than in a bookshop with scones and jam!?
#english #celebration #scones #thehivecodex
#english #celebration #scones #thehivecodex
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
Don’t ever stop believing in yourself or give up on your dreams!
#BookDeal #DebutAuthor #BookAnnouncement #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor
Gentles all! Amazing announcement! Q&C has signed our newest author, @cliff-hannan.bsky.social! We’re excited to share Cliff’s book in Fall 2026!!
August 30, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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
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
I’m going to be an author !!!!
#BookDeal #DebutAuthor #BookAnnouncement #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor
August 30, 2025 at 8:35 AM
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
I’m going to be an author !!!!
#BookDeal #DebutAuthor #BookAnnouncement #WritingCommunity #AuthorLife #Bookstagram #DarkAcademia #FantasyBooks #FantasyAuthor
Good morning 👋👋
What’s everyone up to today?
What’s everyone up to today?
August 27, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Good morning 👋👋
What’s everyone up to today?
What’s everyone up to today?
Looking for some sympathy! I took a tumble while running in the woods at lunchtime. 😢😢
#running #ouch #RunningCommunity #RunnersLife
#running #ouch #RunningCommunity #RunnersLife
August 26, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Looking for some sympathy! I took a tumble while running in the woods at lunchtime. 😢😢
#running #ouch #RunningCommunity #RunnersLife
#running #ouch #RunningCommunity #RunnersLife
Surprise gift from my boss! Can’t wait to start writing in it!
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
August 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Surprise gift from my boss! Can’t wait to start writing in it!
#writingcommunity
#writingcommunity
I just had the nicest little nap.
August 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
I just had the nicest little nap.
I love it when my odd socks match my underwear! 🤣🤣
August 14, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I love it when my odd socks match my underwear! 🤣🤣
July 6, 2025 at 5:32 PM
I can’t stress this enough! Bbq watermelon is out of this world!!
July 5, 2025 at 11:58 AM
I can’t stress this enough! Bbq watermelon is out of this world!!
Over the weekend I got a really harsh rejection for my book but then I got a full request the next day. This really proves ‘one man’s meat is another’s poison’!
Don’t ever give up! Someone somewhere is dying to read your book!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
Don’t ever give up! Someone somewhere is dying to read your book!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
June 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Over the weekend I got a really harsh rejection for my book but then I got a full request the next day. This really proves ‘one man’s meat is another’s poison’!
Don’t ever give up! Someone somewhere is dying to read your book!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
Don’t ever give up! Someone somewhere is dying to read your book!
#WritingCommunity #amquerying
A little bit of topless action 😜
#summervibes
#summervibes
June 24, 2025 at 4:40 AM
A little bit of topless action 😜
#summervibes
#summervibes
Not only do I have a new suit but I have a new lapel pin too!
June 19, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Not only do I have a new suit but I have a new lapel pin too!
Just submitted to another batch of publishers! 🤞🤞#amquerying
Anyone interested in dark fantasy and academia is welcome to get in touch 😉
Anyone interested in dark fantasy and academia is welcome to get in touch 😉
June 6, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Just submitted to another batch of publishers! 🤞🤞#amquerying
Anyone interested in dark fantasy and academia is welcome to get in touch 😉
Anyone interested in dark fantasy and academia is welcome to get in touch 😉