Welcome back to a new BookCast episode! For #94, I’m tinkering. Moving things around. I’m bored, so that requires a bit of a re-tool. Find full show notes including my thoughts on this week’s reads on my website: Bookcast by DL White I'm back after a short break and ready to dig into my reads from the last few weeks, though I have hit a slump latel…

On this episode, I share a glimpse into my experiences, challenges, and triumphs as a self-published author and passionate reader. I updated listeners on my goal of reading 175 books and wrap up my July reading list. Find that list in the show notes on my website: Booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/93. I also discuss the anxiety of the earnings reset at t…

This week, I have an update on my annual reading challenge including a not-so-thrilling cozy mystery. I'm also giving you an inside baseball look into my week-- i got some tough love from fellow authors and went to work. We will see if there is an improvement in sals and engagement! Grab your coffee (or beverage of choice) and join me to chat about…

This week on The Bookcast, I talk about creating a happy, safe space to endure these unprecedented times and come out in one piece. I also talk about my July reads, the mound of e-gallies and Kindle Unlimited reads I want to get through before August 6, and listen/read recommendations. I'll also update the post-release situation for season for "The…

This is a catch-up episode of the Bookcast, where I share updates on life and writing. I talke about EssenceFest, provide an update on the release of THE PEARL AT BLACKD IAMOND, and plans for future projects. The I also mentions thoughts on reader reviews and eploration of new platforms like Substack. Find show notes and transcript at my website- b…

In this episode, I share progress on my Goodreads challenge (did I increase my goal? Tap in and find out!) and I give you a glimpse into the prepublication process for my upcoming novel, THE PEARL AT BLACK DIAMOND, a Black Diamond romance book 3. We are super close to pub day! I also discuss the summer writing challenge I'm running and conclude wit…

I woke up with a craving for tacos but first I had to record the Bookcast. Episode 88 brings updates on reading and writing as a self published author of romantic fiction that centers Black love. I also recorded part 3 of my four part serial, THE PHOTOGRAPH. Woot. Books on sale currently; Leslie's Curl & Dye is $.99 everywhere and Beach Thing is on…

In this week's Bookcast, I discuss prepping for publication of THE PEARL at BLACK DIAMOND and brainstorming promotional ideas. I also talk about writing challenges at the *NSYNC-Fiction Archive, which helps keep me motivated. The episode includes updates on upcoming events and projects, and I express my eagerness to share more fiction on the podcas…

Welcome to Episode 86 of The Bookcast by DL White. I'm excited to share updates about my latest book, The Pearl, a Black Diamond romance set to release July 2024. Subscribe to my newsletter for news, book sales, updates and exclusive content. Speakin' of sales, today is the last day of my sale on Beach Thing, links are available at my store: payhip…

Welcome to episode 85 of the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing. I'm DL White, author of contemporary romantic fiction novels that center Black love and relationships. I'm also a big fan of books, so we usually begin with the book report, then we talk about writing and topics of the day. I’m …

Welcome back to the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing. I’m back from my jaunt to Mexico and I’m aiming for WORDS COMPLETE this week! Chapters: 0:16 Introduction 2:56 Book Report / Updates 6:46 Indie Author Tips 10:38 Word of Mouth Marketing 12:33 Self-Publishing Budget Tips 17:10 Writing Upd…

In this episode, I provide insights into my writing progress, current reads, author branding and the challenges of marketing while maintaining brand authenticity. I shared book and podcast recommends, and wax on about the the Friends-to-Lovers romance trope. I'm prepping for a work trip, so I've outlined my plans for writing amidst a busy schedule …

In episode 82 of The Bookcast by DL White, I'm excited to share the latest updates on my writing journey and I offering some fantastic book and podcast recommendations. I'm determined to meet my writing deadline, but upcoming work travels might throw a wrench into my writing schedule. I also shared my recent guest spot on the Book Buzz show. Find f…

Episode 81 of the Book Cast is now distributing to your local podcast app! I celebrate my 50th birthday in New Orleans, so I'm sharing the shenanigans I got into all weekend as well as the usual updates from the writing desk and reading chair. .Pick up today's episode on your favorite podcast app. Support the Show. Support this show with a recurrin…

Word to Danielle Pinnock! Watch her recent video on introducing the concept of Radical Delusion to her staff. What is the mindset that you have to have to dream beyond your present? How are you going to get there? Talking about that today, as well as reviewing the reading and writing week. I am currently writing THE PEARL, A BLACK DIAMOND ROMANCE. …

For epi 79 of the Bookcast I am coming at you live from my writing retreat, about an hour away from home. Hoping to get in a good bit of writing, reading (and let's be real, eating), so the notes this week will be sparse until I am back home. Today I update you all on the books I read and am reading, progress on my Goodreads challenge goal, then in…

On Episode 78, I update you on my Goodreads challenge process, I talk about sweeping cuts to my manuscript for THE PEARL at Black Diamond, and I am concluding my HOW I WRITE series with a bit on epilogues and bonus content. It's a good time. Full show notes, including the books I discussed today and the resources I shared will be on my website at b…

On Episode 77, I update you on my Goodreads challenge process, I give a writing update on THE PEARL at Black Diamond, and I am continuing my HOW I WRITE series on the climax of your novel and bringing it on home. Full show notes, including the books I discussed today and the resources I shared will be on my website at booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. L…

On Episode 76, we talk a little bit of reading, I update you all on writing THE PEARL at Black Diamond, I share in-progress happenings on Spotify/Findaway trying to grab ownership of books on their platform to reproduce/train AI, and I am continuing my HOW I WRITE series on the sagging, soggy middle and how I dig myself out of that to marry a compe…

Big thanks to AUDIO IN BLACK (my bad y'all I said Audio in color! Close but not the same site) and my friends in the Diem’s Diamond mine for featuring the bookcast. I so appreciate the love and attention and pumping not only this podcast but the books as well. Love you, mean it! On Episode 75, we talk a little bit of reading and a LOT of writing! I…

On today's episode we talk about books and writing.... of course! As always, we begin with the book report, then we talk about writing and topics of the day and this week, as I’m beginning a new book, I’m starting a new series called HOW I WRITE. Find everything I talked about on today's show at my website: booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. Follow me on…

Welcome back to the Bookcast! Episode 73 features a reading, writing, and marketing update, plus! I read a snippet of the fan fiction thriller that I wrote last October, entitled the STORY OF KATE. Find everything I talked about on today's episode plus links to THE STORY OF KATE and other free stories at my website- booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. Don…

I'm still not happy with the sound... but it's leaps better than last week! We'll get it figured out before next week. This week I talked about the usual suspect- Books I read, and plant to read, books I'm (not) writing and plan to write, and a bitty rant about reviews from an author perspectve- namely, where you can put opinions about my books. I …

This week's episode is flawed and lightly edited. I lost my mic about 30 mins in so I cut out a part that was just me complaining about return to office. I had a brunch date, so I'm back to update with the usual info. This week I chatted about my reading progress toward my annual goal, what I read, what I plan to read and what I put down. I also ga…

Welcome Episode 70 of the Bookcast, my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on what I'm reading and writing. Full show notes are available on my website at Booksbydlwhite.com/Bookcast. If you love what I do as an author and you look forward to this show every week, I desire support of this podcast. At bookcast.buzzsprout.com you can offer…