Feb 10 2023
Inspired by my new Twitter friend, American poet and kindred spirit Whitney Aumack, whose terrific poetry book Confessions Under Cratered Moons: Poetry of Cosmic Chaos I shall be reviewing here very soon, and my dear…
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Feb 7 2023
Twitter is a fantastic tool for authors to connect with their readers, promote their books, and build a loyal fan base. With 396.5 million monthly active users as of February 2023, Twitter is one…
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Jan 31 2023
Nonfiction writing is a challenging and rewarding endeavour that requires great skill and dedication. But whether you are writing a memoir, a history book, or a scientific study, there are certain things that all writers of nonfiction should…
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Jan 26 2023
My dear fellow writers, before you hire a copyeditor, ensure that you understand the different types of editing, as knowing the difference will save you money! I can’t tell you…
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Jan 24 2023
In his new memoir, A Call for Service: Overcoming Adversity through Resilience, former Edmonton police officer Gary Benoit shared his strategies for overcoming PTSD and Occupational Stress Injuries. He authored the book to provide all active and…
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Jan 17 2023
Last year, I had the pleasure of editing author Sean Robinson’s first book, Going Dry: My Path to Overcoming Habitual Drinking, for Publish and Promote.
Sean is a trailblazer when it comes to being vulnerable…
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Jan 5 2023
A poem by ©Christine Bode 2022
Downey as a swan feather
Your finger caresses my cheek
Brawny arm holds my back with Posturepedic support
Opposite hand on my buttock
Giving it…
Dec 6 2022
A poem by ©Christine Bode 2022
Dark, dreary, and damp: 3D Canadian wintertime depression.
What to do to beat the winter
B
L
U
E
S
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Watch every movie on Netflix set in a sunny, tropical…
Nov 29 2022
A song-like poem by ©Christine Bode 2022
Oh, Eloise
The way you wail on your squeaky purple pig
When I’m talking on the telephone
Although you’re never ever alone
And you don’t want to play with me…
Nov 29 2022
An Eastern Water Dragon crawls up close while I sit at a small folding table next to the camping tent.
Billions of years of evolution separate us; I arrived into this world…
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Nov 24 2022
A poem by ©Christine Bode 2022
I do not mean to hurt you with my pain;
I’m trying to manage it, six…
Nov 16 2022
I was thrilled to be asked to participate in the Hudson’s Bay Kingston’s Giving Back is Gorgeous Beauty Event fundraiser on Saturday, November 12, 2022…
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