Stories have always felt like home to me.

Some people relax on a beach or around a campfire. I disappear into novels, period dramas, old castles, and gorgeous wild landscapes. I’m endlessly drawn to Ireland, ancient castles, mythology, folklore, haunted places, history, Renaissance festivals, and beautiful old cemeteries—the kinds of places where stories seem to linger in the moss-covered stones.

I’m endlessly fascinated by why people tell stories—and why certain ones stay with us for the rest of our lives. Editing became the natural extension of that fascination. Helping authors uncover the strongest version of the story they’re trying to tell feels less like work and more like discovering exactly where I belong.

I’m Christine Bode, founder of Bodacious Copy.

I have an insatiable curiosity about humans, history, mythology and folklore, supernatural and paranormal phenomena, and why certain stories endure across generations.

I ask questions constantly, not to challenge for the sake of challenging, but because I believe better questions lead to better writing.

I have an unfortunate tendency to disappear down fascinating rabbit holes. One minute I’m researching alien abduction reports or where to find Earth’s ley lines and energy vortexes; the next I’m reading about Paris in the 1920s or Venice in the mid-16th century, Victorian mourning and burial customs, or the psychology behind unforgettable fictional characters. Fortunately for my clients, that same curiosity makes me a meticulous editor.

Routine has never suited me as I’m easily bored. I’m happiest when I’m learning something new, exploring unfamiliar places, discovering extraordinary books, or immersing myself in films, music, art, and culture that leave me seeing the world differently.

Years of working closely with authors have taught me that editing isn’t only about grammar and style. It’s also about listening carefully, understanding intention, and helping writers express exactly what they meant to say.

When I’m not editing, you’ll usually find me walking my Goldendoodle, Eloise, while listening to post-punk, alternative rock, or classic rock on my iPhone, forever scanning the trees, marshes, and forests for owls, swans, foxes, deer, or anything wild enough to remind me the world still holds mysteries.

I’ve read well over 1,200 books and probably spend too much time thinking about fictional characters who feel more real than some people.

I’m an incurable romantic—not simply when it comes to love stories, but because I still believe kindness matters, beauty deserves to be noticed, and great stories have the power to change people.

Every manuscript represents years of someone’s life. I never forget that. My role isn’t to rewrite your voice—it’s to protect it while helping your words resonate more distinctly than ever before.

To me, that’s the heart of Bodacious Copy.

Ultimately, your manuscript’s success is my mission. I pledge to polish every word until your vision dazzles. Whether we connect by email, phone, Zoom, or in person, I’m excited to explore how we can elevate your work to dazzling new heights—together.