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... but I'm boring.    I'm DL White, author of 12 contemporary southern and romantic fiction novels featuring Black men and women. I'm also a fanfiction writer and a lover of books. Find all my bookish links at Booksbydlwhite.com . BOOKS ON SALE: HEY LOVER is free at select retail sites AND at my store. Payhip.com/Booksbydlwhite has the links you need. Tap the bar at the top of the...

Welcome to episode 64 of the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing. I'm DL White, author of 12 contemporary southern and romantic fiction novels featuring Black men and women. I'm also a fanfiction writer and a lover of books.   This podcast is sponsored by me... with your support and I thank you for it. If you would like to offe...

Welcome to episode 63 of the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing.  I'm DL White, author of 12 contemporary southern and romantic fiction novels featuring Black men and women. I'm also a big fan of books, so we usually begin with the book report, then we talk about writing. I have finished!!! my dessert project- that's a pr...

Welcome back to the Bookcast episode 62.  In this episode I talked about my goodreads challenge goals and  discussed my current work-in-progress - a thriller fiction story I am writing for an online fanfiction community. While developing the plot and character of an unstable female protagonist has been an engaging creative process, I am anxious about finishing on schedule, given the pace required....

Welcome back to the Bookcast! Today is episode 61. I'm playing catch up after a brief business trip to New York. I have read 143 of my challenge to read 175 books this year. I  am finally ON TRACK with my Goodreads challenge! WOOHOOOO! I talked about the following books on today's podcast: Cause of Death by Jeffery Deaver Undone (Will Trent, #3) by Karin Slaughter Her Second Death (Bree...

Welcome back to the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing.  This is Episode 60.  I'm DL White, author of contemporary southern and romantic fiction novels featuring Black men and women. Today, we’ll talk about the book report as usual, a little promo, and my current  writing project.  I talked about the following books on today’s epis...

Welcome back to Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing.  This is episode 59.   I am currently working on a lil dessert project- that's a project I am doing just for fun, for the love of writing. For me, that's fanfiction and I'm working on a piece for our current writing challenge at the fanfiction archive I run. That starts...

Welcome back to the Bookcast, where we talk mostly books and writing intermingled with fandom and whatever else is happening to create a space brimming with literary joy.  Weeee!   I talked about the following books in today's episode:  Motive (Waverly Beach Mystery Series) by Pamela M. Kelley One Last Kill (Tracy Crosswhite, #10) by Robert Dugoni Fiancé for Hire (Men for Hire) by Sharon C. C...

Welcome to Episode 57 of the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing.   'd love your support of this podcast. If you'd like to, head to my support site at buymeacoffee.com/booksbydlwhite . There, you can offer a one-time or recurring monthly gift. I thank you in advance for your support. The other way you can support is to buy my b...

No rundown today. I don't even know what I said in today's episode. I didn't mention any books and only one short that I wrote for the fanfic site... today's just a rambly chat about last week, this upcoming week and giving my brain the rest it deserves. Warning, I dip into my fangirl era a bit in here... but it's fun. We're going with it! 00:00:02    Book Cast 00:16:...

On Episode 55 of the Bookcast, I talked about the books I read this week, raising my Goodreads annual reading challenge goal and progress against that, as  well as sales on my latest novel Elysium and changing up my marketing strategy for that book (I mean, developing one, because I didn't really have one except for write the book and publish it).  I also talked about the next book, which I s...

This episode is a MONSTER! I just kept talking. I love it all. You will too! I talked a bit about the books I read in August (I will do my monthly wrap up in my planner tomorrow with the breakdown), I went over release week for the new baby and a couple of promotions I took part in last week. AUDIOBOOK SALE A few of my audiobooks are on sale at select stores. Snatch them up HERE before they'r...

I am back from a brief break! Apologies for the sound quality. I am going to try out a new microphone before my next episode or maybe try to record on a different machine. Bear with me this one time!   I had a total blast in Chicago! if you are ever in the area, visit the American Writers Museum ! It was a good time. Today is a ramble-fest to do an itty bitty Q&A to lead into my pre-release th...

Welcome back, Bookheads!   On today's show, we'll be diving into some hot topics! I talk about how my Saturdays have evolved since rebooting the podcast,  the Book report, and if I'm writing at all.  But the Bookcast isn't only about the laughs and thrills of being an indie author— it's also about important societal issues. I talked a bit about the booktok shenanigans ,  t...

It's a ramble fest today... still a great episode though...  I talked about progress on pubbing Elysium (it's officially with the editor!) and how I plan to distribute the book, + the next steps- full wrap cover, typeset, formatting, front and back matter... and what am I writing for the NYSNC-Fiction archive challenges?   We'll also chat about my shifting reading habits- Im still w...

Today I'm sharing more behind-the-scenes details on the thrilling *smirk* ride of taking characters from idea to bookshelf.  Elysium is complete... so now what?  I'll give you an inside look at the trials and triumphs of the writing process.  From the adrenaline rush of typing 'The End' to the careful process of self-editing, publishing a novel is no small feat. I explore how I...

Ever wondered how a podcast episode is prepared? Pictureit: Atlanta, 2023.  A Friday night, a beverage, a snack, my laptop and me,  deep in the process of  getting ready for the next episode. This week, we're delving into my writing journey from fanfiction to getting ready to complete my 12th novel,  my work on Elysium over the long weekend, and a few deals on my books including Leslie's...

Ever wondered what goes into crafting a novel?   Each week on the Bookcast, I offer a front-row seat to the writing process. This week, I navigate the final stages of my project, Elysium. The joys and challenges of creating a romantic escape for my characters are all laid bare in this candid discussion. Also, if you've been nodding along or cracking up at my bookish banter, I share the love o...

On episode 47 of the Bookcast,  we start with the book report as always, then we'll do a quick and dirty rundown of two author centered events I attended recently that I want to share, and finally we will talk about progress on ELYSIUM and... the getting is GOOD right now.  I have read 89 of my challenge of reading 150 books this year.  I have edited my challenge to increase the number of boo...

On today's episode of the bookcast, I gave a writing update on my work in progress Elysium: A Black Diamond Vacation Romance and I talked about the following books: READ Silver Lining: A Vacation Romance by   Chassilyn Hamilton All the Sinners Bleed  by S.A. Cosby Kookie Dough by Bella Jay The Lists by Meka James Started From a Selfie by Nicole Falls READING The Edge of Dawn  by Beverly Jenki...

Show Notes for episode 45: Support the podcast at buymeacoffe.com/booksbydlwhite or buy books!  Booksbydlwhite.com/books has all the good stuff, including Beach Thing , a Black Diamond novel by DL White, available in eBook, print and audio. Select titles are available in ebook print and audio directly from me at payhip.com/booksbydlwhite. This week I referenced the following books/TV shows: A Chan...

This week, I kept it short but jam packed with books and writing updates! Enjoy! On today's episode, I talked about the following books/resources: The Remnants Love Left Behind: A Ganton Hills Romance Standalone - Aubree Pynn   Before the Dawn   - Beverly Jenkins Anonymous Acts    -Christina C Jones f*ck and fall in love (Friends and Lovers, #1) -  Nicole Falls A Chance at Love - Beverly Jenk...

On today's episode I talked about what I read this week, what I'm reading this week, the Subscriptions for Authors summit last weekend and planning my next release, ELYSIUM, a Black Diamond novella. I mentioned the following in today's episode: Close to home, Robert Dugoni (Tracy Crosswhite 5) Lie Maker, Linwood Barclay (out Tuesday! The Thing About Home, Rhona McKnight Always and F...

Note: I’ve been giving out the wrong support site address! Color me confused and embarrassed! My support site is http://buymeacoffee.com/booksbydlwhite   On this episode of the Bookcast with DL White, get an inside look into my upcoming project with scenes set on luxurious Black Diamond. I also talk about getting ideas for creating a subscription program, with the launch of the platform ' Rea...

Note: I’ve been giving out the wrong support site address! Color me confused and embarrassed! My support site is http://buymeacoffee.com/booksbydlwhite  Picture that scene from WHAT ABOUT BOB where Bob declares to his psychiatrist that he's sailing. I'M WRITING!   On this episode of the Bookcast, I talk about the books I read this week (it's a short list), books I am (and am NOT) re...