by Christine Bode | Dec 6, 2025 | Book Reviews, Writing Tips
Writing Powerful Book Reviews That Matter Writing a book review is one of the simplest, kindest gifts you can offer another author—and one of the most potent ways to strengthen your own writing practice. Whether you’re a first-time writer, a self-publishing...
by Christine Bode | Dec 2, 2025 | Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Nonfiction Writing Is a Challenging and Rewarding Endeavour Nonfiction writing is a challenging and rewarding endeavour that requires great skill and dedication. Whether you are writing a memoir, a history book, or a scientific study, there are...
by Christine Bode | Nov 29, 2025 | Publishing Industry
How to Avoid Print Delays and Launch Day Disasters I compiled How to Avoid Print Delays and Launch Day Disasters as the indie author’s survival guide to KDP & IngramSpark, because I know independent authors rarely talk about it on launch day. Still, many,...
by Christine Bode | Nov 25, 2025 | Book Reviews
Book Review by Christine Bode Title: Talk to Me: Intuitive Animal Communication Made EasyAuthor: Richard FaraginiPublisher: Richard FaraginiReleased: June 10, 2025Pages: 153ISBN 13: 978-1069468819Stars: 4.0 As someone who has shared life with three unforgettable...
by Christine Bode | Nov 22, 2025 | Publishing Industry
Publishing your book is a magical milestone, and choosing the right platforms can make all the difference. As a literary alchemist and author ally, I’ve helped many writers navigate the self-publishing labyrinth. In fact, one of my clients recently said, “Thank...
by Christine Bode | Nov 18, 2025 | Publishing Industry
If you’re preparing to publish your book, one of the most critical steps is securing your ISBNs. It’s also one of the first steps in book distribution for self-published authors. These little numbers may seem bureaucratic, but they’re essential to making your book...
by Christine Bode | Nov 15, 2025 | Book Reviews
Book Review by Christine Bode Title: The Last WitchAuthor: C.J. CookePublisher: HarperCollinsReleased: October 14, 2025Pages: 384ISBN 13: 978-0008656270Stars: 5.0 The Last Witch by C.J. Cooke is a chilling tale of survival, power, and persecution set in...
by Christine Bode | Oct 31, 2025 | Christine's Interests
by Christine Bode A Personal Love for the Gothic and the Magical It’s time for my favourite holiday—Halloween! Although truth be told, I keep gothic Halloween decorations on my bookshelves year-round. My penchant for all things gothic, magical, and mysterious might...
by Christine Bode | Oct 23, 2025 | Writing Tips
by Christine Bode Want to elevate your writing from good to unforgettable? Whether you’re crafting a book review, blog post, or editorial, mastering the 5 Cs of critical writing will help you communicate your nonfiction writing with precision, power, and polish....
by Christine Bode | Oct 21, 2025 | Editing Tips
Why Trust Me? For thirty-five years, I have been an editor and proofreader. Yes, you read that right. Thirty-five years! I’ve edited everything from legal and medical reports to liner notes for CDs, press releases to websites, and Ph.D. theses to novels. And yes, I...
