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...
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...
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...
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...
by Christine Bode | Aug 18, 2026 | Book Reviews
Book Review by Christine Bode Publishing Information Title: The Day the Sky DiedAuthor: Jason GarmanPublisher: GARM Press Released: September 15, 2026Pages: 277ASIN: B0HB1WRCGWStars: 4.0 “Some doors should remain closed. Some discoveries should never...
