No Life but Immortality by Liudmila Brus – Book Review

by Christine Bode | Jan 10, 2026 | Book Reviews

Book Review by Christine Bode Title: No Life but Immortality: Book 1 of Geryon’s Code CycleAuthor:  Liudmila BrusPublisher: Ghost WorkshopReleased: October 29, 2024Pages: 357ASIN: B0DLGLPQCJStars: 4.0 “Something catastrophic has caused a global blackout of the...

What “Good Writing” Really Means (and Why Perfection Is the Enemy)

by Christine Bode | Jan 6, 2026 | Writing Tips

by Christine Bode Many writers believe good writing is flawless writing. Clean sentences. Perfect grammar. Not a comma out of place. That belief is understandable and deeply unhelpful. In practice, perfectionism stalls manuscripts, dulls voices, and keeps books from...

Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Which Is Right for You?

by Christine Bode | Jan 3, 2026 | Publishing Industry

by Christine Bode You’ve written your first book. Congratulations! Your manuscript is edited, proofread, and ready for the world. Now comes the big decision: self-publishing vs traditional publishing. Which is right for you? In today’s publishing landscape, more...

How to Craft Alluring Romantic Chemistry in Fiction

by Christine Bode | Dec 30, 2025 | Writing Tips

by Christine Bode Crafting romantic chemistry in fiction is like conjuring the perfect spell. It demands precision, harmony, and just the right touch of enchantment to leave your readers spellbound. As an editor, I help transform amorous stories into polished...

Vagabond by Tim Curry: A Memoir Full of Wit and Grace

by Christine Bode | Dec 27, 2025 | Book Reviews

Book Review by Christine Bode Title: Vagabond: A MemoirAuthor:  Tim CurryPublisher: Grand Central PublishingReleased: October 14, 2025Pages: 304ISBN 13: 978-0306835841Stars: 5.0 “Vagabonds rove. We travel about and pick up work wherever we go. We wander,...