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Christine Bode

@bodaciouscopy.bsky.social

Copy Editor who helps authors edit their words with uncommon magic! πŸͺ„ | Writing, editing, publishing tips & more on my blog: bodaciouscopy.com | Poet | Founder of www.chapterbychapter.ca | Animal Lover | NO POLITICS | πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

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Happy Canadian Thanksgiving to all my Canadian friends on Bluesky! May your day be filled with blessings and love. πŸ¦ƒπŸ₯§πŸ‚

13.10.2025 16:40 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Good site to follow @bodaciouscopy.bsky.social πŸ“š @booksstlouis.bsky.social @lalawriter71.bsky.social @tammykomoff.bsky.social @demstegenmo.bsky.social @piperformissouri.bsky.social @chaosonpaper.bsky.social @tebarrett.bsky.social @rockape65.bsky.social @melrea.bsky.social @petercbradbury.bsky.social

12.10.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 18    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That’s so kind of you! Thank you! πŸ₯°πŸ™πŸ»

12.10.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It’s lovely to see you both!

12.10.2025 13:23 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Book 37 of 2025 is one I purchased for work, because I can always learn more about how to copyedit fiction, particularly how to help the author remember the needs of the reader. As a genuine bibliophile, I know how important that is.

#copyeditingfiction #BookSky #WritingCommunity

12.10.2025 12:45 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Evening all. Sharing this wee hedgehog display dish. I made the little dish from kiln free clay and then painted this little snowy scene. Unique for a gift and one of a kind, you can view it here πŸ‘‡
earthandsandbyanna.etsy.com/listing/4365...
#hedgehogs #handmade #natureart #wildlife #MHHSBD

11.10.2025 17:37 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Understandably, as he is on a few hours before me, Tom & Folk Roots on CKUA will get to debut @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social's new song before me, but I'll also have it on Sunday. Catch up with Maria: ckua.com/read/five-qu... & then listen in on @cjsrfm.bsky.social CJSR.com Sunday beginning at 2 MTN.

10.10.2025 22:54 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maria Dunn and musical friends in concert:
Nov 6, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Festival Place Theatre
100 Festival Way
Sherwood Park, AB
Box office 780-449-3378
Tix www.showpass.com/maria-dunn-2/
Celebrating my new/upcoming album "Hardscrabble Hope"
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #yegmusic

10.10.2025 16:37 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Five Questions with Maria Dunn - Read - CKUA Maria Dunn has been a beloved figure in Alberta folk for decades. We check in with her as the date for releasing her new album approaches.

thank you Erika and the team at CKUA for this piece on my upcoming album release Hardscrabble Hope:
ckua.com/read/five-qu...

10.10.2025 22:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Into the Dark A Dark Fantasy and Fantastical Horror Anthology

Only four more days of this Kickstarter!
Y'all thank you for bearing with me as I projectile vomit ads about supporting the Into the Dark anthology at you!

I swear -- no more ads after Monday!

But, also we REALLY need donations so... πŸ˜‚πŸ™
www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

10.10.2025 13:11 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"Featuring banjo by Chris Coole and the regular suspects... Kevin Laliberte, Drew Birston, Saskia Tomkins, Marito Marques, audio by John Bailey, and video by Micah Sky. Written by the wonderful composer, the late Bill Staines. Thanks, Bill, for this gift. πŸ™‚" ~ Chris McKhool

10.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

"In today’s fractured world, where everyone is living in their silos, diversity can seem like a challenge, but it is actually the very source of strength and joy in society πŸ™‚. Filmed at #DeMazenodFarm. Lemme know what you think of this song!"

10.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
A Place in the Choir - Chris McKhool - Official Video
YouTube video by Chris McKhool Family Music A Place in the Choir - Chris McKhool - Official Video

#NEWVIDEOALERT!! A PLACE IN THE CHOIR by Chris McKhool is a joyful folk song featuring the banjo playing of Chris Coole. Check it out!

#MusicSky #FolkMusic #FamilyMusic

youtu.be/1ShVD2uSt90

10.10.2025 15:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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a drawing of a skeleton and a woman ALT: a drawing of a skeleton and a woman

I’ve donated my article, β€œTake Me by the Hand: How the Danse Macabre Became Real,” to help raise funds for Into the Dark. πŸŒ‘

It’s available exclusively to Kickstarter backers. Even $1 helps bring this dark fantasy anthology to life.

Only 1 week left to join us! www.kickstarter.com/projects/all...

07.10.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 43    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1

I’ve been struggling to try to get AI to create branded blog graphics for my website. I’ve never really liked the ones I’ve used, but I didn’t know what I was doing. Can anyone recommend an excellent AI program that will create perfectly branded graphics every time with the right prompt?

09.10.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Key Difference Between Beta Readers and ARC Readers The Key Difference Between Beta Readers and ARC Readers This week, I made a significant faux pas while trying to help a client find ARC readers for his ...

Guess what I learned this week through a mistake I made...

The Key Difference Between Beta Readers and ARC Readers

#BookSky #BetaReaders #ARCReaders

bodaciouscopy.com/blog/blog/76...

09.10.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good news! Platforms like Instagram, Twitter and TikTok are phasing out hashtags! This probably means that other platforms will follow.

#socialmediamarketing

news.thepublishpress.com/p/should-you...

09.10.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Seeking ARC Readers for New Historical Mystery Thriller! Seeking ARC Readers for New Historical Mystery Thriller! I’m proud to have been the editor of this book by Kingston, Ontario, author Thomas Knight. I ca...

Seeking ARC Readers for New Historical Mystery Thriller!

I’m proud to have edited this book by Thomas Knight. It’s an engaging, thrilling page-turner with a strong female protagonist. DM me if you're interested in receiving an #ARCCopy of this book.

bodaciouscopy.com/blog/blog/76...

09.10.2025 13:22 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of my favourite albums of this year is Love Will Probably Kill Me Before Cigarettes and Wine by Luke Spiller (of The Struts). Romantic, cinematic, glam rock with stunning sound: I play it A LOT. I highly recommend that you check it out! 🎢🎧

08.10.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

They're doing important polar bear science

28.09.2025 11:51 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Pre-order for The Lizzie Borden House Anthology is now live, featuring my story The Axe Forgets What She Remembers. Release date is October 14! πŸͺ“πŸ©Έ a.co/d/ddvde4y

07.10.2025 16:14 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are born from Love. We are made of Love. Everything we seek is a reflection of it, and the perceived absence of love is but an illusion. This understanding shapes everything I do, offering a lens through which I approach healing and connection.
Jwesley.ca

17.09.2025 08:49 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Heirline is a pulse-pounding, atmospheric historical mystery thriller of power, legacy, and survival, perfect for fans of international suspense thrillers by John le CarrΓ©, David Baldacci, and Karin Slaughter.

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

With only her courage, wits, and the unlikely loyalty of an honourable ally, Alison must decide how far she’s willing to goβ€”and what she’s willing to riskβ€”to survive.

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

where allies and enemies blur, and betrayal lurks at every turn. Outmatched and underfunded, she faces one of the globe’s most ruthless corporationsβ€”an adversary with limitless resources and no conscience.

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

secret World War I dealings between three of the world’s most powerful men. Decades later, those hidden alliances still have the power to shake the modern world.

Thrust into a murky realm of corporate espionage, international conspiracy, and financial intrigue, Alison must navigate a deadly game

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Boston, 1992. On a frosty winter night, twenty-eight-year-old Alison Palmer returns home from City Hall to find a letter from a long-lost relative.

What she discovers inside pulls her into a mystery spanning generations, rooted in a dying soldier’s solemn promise on the battlefields of Flanders and

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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SEEKING #BETAREADERS FOR NEW HISTORICAL #MYSTERYTHRILLER!

I’m proud to have been the editor of this book by Kingston, Ontario author Thomas Knight. I can honestly say it’s an engaging, thrilling page-turner with a strong female protagonist.

Read the synopsis in this thread. DM me if interested!

07.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Congratulations to my long-time clients on their nomination for Performing Artist of the Year at the Ontario Folk Music Awards! πŸ‘πŸŽ‰πŸŽΆ

07.10.2025 18:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Friends in Alberta! Maria’s show will be awesome!

07.10.2025 15:43 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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