Send me fan mail! 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 currently editing The Pearl, a Black Diamond romance.CHAPTERS:0:28 Introduction and Welcome Back5:46 The Boo...

Send me fan mail! 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 Introduction2:56 Book Report / Updates6:46 Indie Author Tips10:38 Word of Mouth Marketing12:33 Self-Publishing Budget Tips17:10 Writing Update and GoalsBrunch at Ruby’s and Dinner at Sam’s are still on sale for $.9...

Send me fan mail! 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 and tease plot developments in my current novel. it’s #INDIEAPRIL! To celebrate, I have a few books on sale:  Grab the...

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 full show notes for today's epi, including the list of books I read the past few weeks and what I'm reading at...

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.   Full show notes, including the books I read/#amreading this week will be on my website at Booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. Look for episode 80. My...

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 the writing update I discuss the good week I had and my goals for this retreat. I also talked about Gwen Hayes romance craft book- ROMANCING THE...

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 booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. Look for episode 78. Thank you so much for joining me for today's chat. Follow me on the socials- I am author DL...

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. Look for episode 77. Thank you so much for joining me for today's chat. Follow me on the socials- I am author DL White in most places and shout...

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 compelling ending, build to an engaging climax and slide to a satisfying ending. Full show notes, including the books I discussed today and the...

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 share about the process of beginning AGAIN on The Pearl- I am officially writinggggguh. I'm also sharing tips on getting past that  place...

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 all of the socials! I'm Author DLWhite just about everywhere.  Support the showSupport this show with a recurring gift HERE. Buy books by DL...

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 gave an update on my writing (or NOT writing, as it were) and I talked about my efforts lately to increase social media postings and ongoing...

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 a one-time or recurring monthly gift, for which I would be ever so grateful. Every little bit helps. Thank you so much in advance for your...

 Join me for the final episode of 2023 for The Bookcast! I reflect on my 2023 writing journey, share my reading accomplishments, and set intentions for 2024. Don't miss my plans for the upcoming year and a special audio message! I talked about the following books in today's show: Snowfall Over Serendipity by Stephanie Nicole Norris Party Favors by Chris Stevens The Resemblance by Lauren Nossett The Christmas Auction: A Sexy Holiday Story by Té Russ The Law of Karma by Pamela Samuels...

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Find extensive show notes at booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast. On Episode  67 of the Bookcast, I announced a 50% off sale on all eBooks and audiobooks in my store at payhip.com/booksbydlwhite, as well as a free book promotion for "Hey Lover" as part of the #AllBlackBookAffair. Also, super excited to share that I hit my goal of reading 175 books for the Goodreads challenge this year. And of course, I talked about my  NOW COMPLETE novella "Home for the Holidays" and my plans for editing and...