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I'm back after a brief hiatus with exciting updates! I’m recording from my new bedroom after successfully closing on my house July 23rd. I share the moving experience, celebrate my latest release, discuss upcoming events, and give you my current reading updates.

New Homeowner Life I closed on my house without drama and moved in immediately. I even slept on an air mattress the first night because I was so excited!  I'm working on setting up a proper recording studio in my office closet and creating a reading nook in my bedroom.

Missing Persons Release My new romantic mystery came out August 5th. This book took me forever to finish. I  finally figured out the ending thanks to a Bluesky conversation about missing persons cases. This book features Yvette Young from "Dinner at Sam's" and attorney Wesley Payne working together on a case while navigating their friends-to-lovers romance. Find this title in Ebook or print at bit.ly/missingpersonsDLWhite

Black Book Bash I'm thrilled about this conference in Jacksonville, Florida, October 1-3. Casey Kelly is organizing it with tracks for romance, general fiction, thrillers, young adult, and nonfiction.  I'll be doing panels and book signings. Preorders are open- check my links page! 

Reading Challenge Update I'm at 107 books out of my 175 goal for the year,  one book ahead of schedule! Recently loved "We Don't Talk About Carol" by Kristen Berry and "Too Old for This" by Samantha Downing. Currently obsessed with "The Devil's Advocate" by Steve cavanaugh.  

Future Projects   I'm taking August to rest my brain, then diving into Potter Lake 4: "Still I Rise". Aiming for an end-of-year release. Also considering a holiday short story if inspiration strikes. 

Social Media Updates I'm on Bluesky (my favorite), Threads (reluctantly, but that's where the book community is), TikTok, and Facebook. Never going back to X/Twitter. Find links to all my socials on my links page! 

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I am BACK with another Sunday catch-up! Big updates on my writing, house news, and what I've been reading during all the chaos of my mom's visit, Indie love and work travel!

Reading Update Current Progress: 88 of 175 books (50% complete)- 2 books ahead! 

Books Read (June 15-29)

• Good Neighbors (Alibis Collection) by Chad Zunker
• False Note (Alibis Collection #3) by David Lagercrantz
• The Ex-Wives Club (Alibis Collection #2) by Sally Hepworth
• We are All Guilty Here (North Falls #1) by Karen Slaughter (5 stars)

Currently Reading

• August Lane by Regina Black
• Fog and Fury (Haven Thriller #1) by Rachel Howzell Hall
• Loving Ashley by Rain Coleman
• Listening to the Girls Who Grew Big by Layla Motley

Writing Update MISSING PERSONS IS COMPLETE! 64,414 words, currently with beta readers. Goal: August release.

Life Updates

• Indie Love event was amazing
• House closing date is set
• Podcast break starting after this episode
• Will return first weekend in August with new book and new home!

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Hey book people! I'm back with another Sunday catch-up on what I've been reading, writing, and working on. Plus I have some exciting personal news to share that I've been keeping under wraps!

Reading Update

Current Progress: 86 of 175 books (49% complete)

Books Read This Week

• Sinful Submission (Book 3) by Stephanie Nicole Norris
• Her First Mistake (Noel Marshall #1) by Kendra Elliott
• Good Neighbors (Alibis Collection #5) by Chad Zuncker
• False Notes (Alibis Collection) by David Lagercrantz

Currently Reading/TBR

• August Lane by Regina Black
• Fog and Fury (Haven Thriller #1) by Rachel Howzell Hall
• The Ex-Wives Club (Alibis Collection) by Sally Hepworth

Writing Update

• Missing Persons novel at 57,000 words
• New Music of My Heart fanfiction episode in progress

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I am back from Black Romance Book Fest --it was life-changing!  That said, I share. the logistics from pre-orders to table sales and talk about why transparency about book event finances matters for authors considering their first festival, how pre-orders work, what sold best and why I hope the event doesn't get too big and lose its family reunion feel. I share my real numbers and why it was still worth every penny.  

I catch you up on my reading challenge progress, what I read in May and June (18 books total), plus I've got 13 books in my "read or release" pile that desperately need attention. 

I have a WIP!  WOOT! I'm deep into revising "Missing Persons," my upcoming romantic mystery. " It's heavy on romance, light on suspense, with lots of Atlanta locations you'll recognize. I also talk about my fanfiction update "Music of My Heart" - a JC Chasez story. 

Plus streaming updates, what's coming up with Indie Love soon! I've never been prouder to be a black indie romance author.

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After a few weeks away, I'm back with updates on my reading progress (now at 73 books toward my 175-book goal), what I've been streaming, and preparations for the upcoming Black Romance Book Fest. I also share updates on my fan fiction The Music of My Heart, which just got two new chapters! 

I talk about why I decided not to pitch a book at the book fest, my current writing projects that are behind schedule, and all the life events keeping me busy this spring. Plus, I give you the inside scoop on Black Romance Book Fest 2026 tickets. 

Find full show notes for this episode on my website at Booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/120. 

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So I almost didn't make it to the mic due to burnout and a hectic schedule, but I pushed through knowing (105 of) my listeners expect the BookCast on Mondays. I share my current reading progress (now at 67 books toward my 175-book goal for 2025), updates on my recent publishing activities, and the latest chapter of my *NSYNC fan fiction serial. 

I also open up about finding balance during politically challenging times, discussing how I'm creating a protective bubble around myself —not to remain uninformed, but to preserve my mental health and creative energy. 

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Today I'm sharing my current reading progress, talking about my YouTube problem (it’s not actually a problem), I give an update on my writing projects (I ain’t talmbout nothin’) and discussing my approach to treating writing as a real job. Despite my busy work schedule I made time to connect with you all and update you on my author journey.

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In Episode 117 of The BookCast, I tackle the topic so many readers ask about... how I manage to read 100+ books every year while working full-time and writing novels. I share my reading philosophy, why audiobooks absolutely count as reading, and why I believe the whole "reading competition" debate misses the point of enjoying literature. 

In other news, I've reached 58 books toward my 100-book Goodreads challenge for 2025 and share recent reads including Happy Land by Dolen Perkins-Valdez and Love, Rita by Bridgette M. Davis. Plus, get updates on Calculated Risk, Baking Bad (releasing April 18), and preorder updates on Ruby's Ten anniversary editions and Drinks at Mink's.

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In Episode 116 of The BookCast, I share my progress toward 20 published books - a milestone in indie publishing that many believe creates a sustainable writing career. I'm currently at 18 books in retail formats and on track to hit my goal this year.  

Congrats to Karen Talley on her debut Poetry collection. Grab it HERE.

I've reached 55 books toward my 100-book Goodreads challenge for 2025 (29 books ahead of schedule), and I'm excited to announce several major publishing updates: 

Ruby's Ten 10th anniversary edition is available with new covers- Booksbydlwhite.com/rubysten

The companion novella Drinks at Minks is out in all formats.

Calculated Risk is finally released through Prolific Works

Baking Bad is launching April 18. Catch the Sample Sunday snip on my blog or my substack- links are on my website- Booksbydlwhite.com/linkinbio. 

Listen for my thoughts on why the 20 books philosophy matters particularly for Black authors and what milestones might come next.

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