Christine Bode

Big news! My #narrativenonfiction book, 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘, 𝗧𝗘𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗘𝗗: 𝘼 𝙃𝙐𝙈𝘼𝙉-𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙁𝙄𝙀𝙇𝘿 𝙂𝙐𝙄𝘿𝙀 𝙏𝙊 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝙀𝙇𝘼𝙎𝙏𝙄𝘾𝙄𝙏𝙔 𝙊𝙁 𝙏𝙄𝙈𝙀, will be published by @beaconpress.bsky.social and distributed worldwide by @penguinrandomhouse.bsky.social Coming to a bookstore near you in summer 2027 💥

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I’m so happy to hear this! I’m also happy to hear you can’t not make friends there! If I move there, I won’t know anyone and will be leaving my family behind. That part will be really hard. I just feel that I’m not really living here, just surviving. I’ll be 65 in 2029, so I’m aiming to move then.

I’m Canadian, but also hold a German passport because my father is German. I’m glad to hear that it will make things way easier, as I suspected!

It makes sense that flats would be cheaper outside of the city centre. I will be renting, not buying.

Thank you!

Book 9 of 2026 is by the brilliant Maggie O’Farrell. This is the eighth book of hers I’ve read, and although I’m only 62 pages in, I know I’m going to love it!

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I’ve been to Ireland three times and visited Dublin each time. It is a fantastic place! 😁

Is the cost of living constantly rising in Valencia? I can’t afford living where I live anymore because of rents and the cost of living. What can I realistically expect to pay for a one-bedroom flat? Not a studio… thank you for allowing me to ask you questions!

I also wonder about affordable neighbourhoods that are safe, and what the ex-pat community is like, as well as if there are any opportunities for English tutors. I edit books, and intend to keep working, and I also have 18 years of social media marketing and 25 years of administrative experience.

Are you thrilled with your decision? I have a German passport that needs to be renewed, but that makes me an EU citizen so I think that’s going to be very helpful. I don’t think I will need a visa with it. I wonder about banking. Can I transfer money from a CDN account to a Spanish one?

I’m starting to share my poetry on Substack. Here’s one from my second book, Eden Redefined.

#PoetryCommunity

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Thanks! I’m using Babbel and Spanish for Dummies. Haha! Thank you for connecting with me as it’s wonderful to know someone who has done what I hope to do. I love the idea of hiring a Spanish teacher for one on one lessons once I’m there. I have so much to learn about what I need to do to live there!

I’m teaching myself Spanish because I want to move to Spain within three years. Possibly Valencia. Ontario winters—when you have arthritis and fibromyalgia—are brutal. So I will do what it takes to change my life for the better. More sun, more warmth, more time outside is imperative. 🇪🇸 ☀️🌊🌴✨

YouTube video by Paolo Nutini Paolo Nutini - Iron Sky [Short Film]

I love Paolo Nutini and I haven’t listened to him for a long time (I’m always reading or working these days). However, today I saw James McAvoy recommend this song on Instagram as one of his favourites, so I watched and listened. It’s absolutely devastating… ❤️‍🩹🎶

#IronSky

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Why is Amayah Davies fearless? She's conquered it all, not much scares that broad

Jail time? That's nothing

Prison? She beat a Fed case 😉

Loved ones? She buried her grandma 2022
No wonder she loves cats, she herself had 9 lives

Find out more in A Bullet Named Love! 👀
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MAGIC BENEATH MANHATTAN Release 3-05-26
A Portal Romantasy by RC & JP Carter -Aurora Quinn is a junior editor at a niche publishing house in Soho, living a quiet, predictable life in Midtown Manhattan until her routine subway commute changes..read more
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tell a fairy tale Celebrate the enchanting power of storytelling on National Tell a Fairy Tale Day! Dive into a world of magic and adventure as you explore the origins and online celebrations of this whimsical day.

It's #NationalTellAFairyTaleDay, and one of my favourite fairy tales is The Selfish Giant by Oscar Wilde. What's yours?

Imposter Syndrome in Writing Is Not a Warning Sign—It's a Growth Signal - Bodacious Copy Imposter syndrome in writing may feel like failure, but it often signals growth. Learn why self-doubt appears as your craft improves.

Imposter syndrome in writing may feel like failure, but it often signals growth. Learn why self-doubt appears as your craft improves.

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Line-Level Mistakes That Quietly Weaken Strong Fiction Learn common line-level mistakes that quietly weaken strong novels, and how to refine your prose for clarity, flow, and emotional impact.

Learn common line-level mistakes that quietly weaken strong novels, and how to refine your prose for clarity, flow, and emotional impact.

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This makes me want to read more! Well done!

As we near the end of #BlackHistoryMonth, I'd like to show you 4 books I had the privilege of editing, written by courageous, intelligent, and persevering women of colour. Each of these books reveals what these phenomenal women had to overcome to become the bold leaders they are. Get them on Amazon!

How to Create a Polished Fiction Manuscript - Bodacious Copy What makes a polished fiction manuscript stand out? Discover the essential elements that elevate your novel and make it memorable.

What makes a polished fiction manuscript stand out? Discover the essential elements that elevate your novel and make it memorable.

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Social proof for authors: 7 easy ways to get and share it - Build Book Buzz "Social proof" is marketer-speak for public evidence that people won't be wasting their money if they buy your book. Here's how to get it.

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The Hidden Risks of Over-Editing Your Own Manuscript Discover the hidden risks of over-editing your manuscript and learn when self-editing stops helping and starts harming your book.

Discover the hidden risks of over-editing your manuscript and learn when self-editing stops helping and starts harming your book.

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Your Manuscript's First Five Pages: What Editors See Immediately What editors notice in your manuscript's first five pages—and how to make those pages clear, confident, and compelling from the start.

What editors notice in your manuscript's first five pages—and how to make those pages clear, confident, and compelling from the start.

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You're always welcome, my friend!

Myna’s right! And I’m not just saying that because I’m on her list, lol. Uncharted does have some amazing stories!

Hahaha! You aren’t wrong, Harry. It’s why I’m an editor and a poet and not a novelist. 😊

I’m happy that you think so! Thanks for reading! 😊