by Christine Bode | Oct 3, 2026 | Book Reviews
Book Review by Christine Bode Publishing Information Title: The Sufi SurferAuthor: Sharif KhanPublisher: Self-publishedReleased: August 8, 2026Pages: 342ASIN: B0GX34WNZLStars: 4.0 “Oh, I may be pudgy, and a little fudgy, but I’m in love with meeee, and my...
by Christine Bode | Sep 22, 2026 | Publishing Industry
The publishing trends for authors in 2026 and 2027 bring exciting opportunities and serious decisions. Technology keeps changing how we create, publish, and market books. Readers also expect more choice, convenience, transparency, and accessibility. First-time and...
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...
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...
by Christine Bode | Aug 11, 2026 | Editing Tips
During the finessing of a manuscript, every writer reaches that pivotal moment: Is my story ready for the world? The answer, more often than not, is no, not yet. Before your book can claim its rightful place on readers’ shelves, it needs feedback. But from whom? There...
by Christine Bode | Aug 1, 2026 | Christine's Interests
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve known that there’s something undeniably special about Irish writers. However, I’ve struggled to explain why. What makes Irish writers so special? Ireland is a small country, and yet it has produced an astonishing number of world-class...
