Which Social Media Platforms Should Authors Use?

by Christine Bode | Sep 15, 2026 | Book Marketing Tips

In today’s crowded digital landscape, social media platforms for authors can help you find readers, share your work, and build your brand. But you do not need to be everywhere. The smartest approach is to choose one or two platforms that suit your audience, genre, and...

How to Build a Reader Community That Lasts

by Christine Bode | Sep 8, 2026 | Book Marketing Tips

Writing may happen alone, but books come alive through readers. Learning how to build a reader community gives first-time and self-publishing authors something far more valuable than follower numbers: people who genuinely care about their work. Those readers may buy...

Powerful Book Cover Design for Self-Publishing Authors

by Christine Bode | Sep 1, 2026 | Book Marketing Tips

We’ve all heard that we shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. However, readers do it anyway. Book cover design for self-publishing authors matters because your cover makes promises before anyone reads your first sentence. I’ve recently read several excellent ARC books...

What Every First-Time Author Should Know Before Publishing

by Christine Bode | Aug 25, 2026 | Publishing Industry

Publishing your first book is exhilarating. I can still remember how excited I was. However, it can also feel like entering a country where everyone speaks a language you haven’t learned yet. These first-time author publishing tips come from something I see repeatedly...

The Observances by Luna Asli Kolcu: Brilliantly Unnerving

by Christine Bode | Aug 22, 2026 | Book Reviews

Book Review by Christine Bode Publishing Information Title: The Observances: A Human – Infernal Cultural Exchange Initiative NovelAuthor: Luna Asli KolcuPublisher: Self-PublishedReleased: September 8, 2026Pages: 269ASIN: B0HCRGS2XBStars: 4.0...