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.

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Today we will start with the book report -it's mighty short as my reading has been super disjointed- and then I'll talk a little author life and some frustrations I'm having. I need a little vent session so I can move on.

I talked about the following books on today's show:

The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis 
Call and Response (New Heights Book 3)  by Christina C. Jones
 Reversible Error (Lainey Abbott Book 2)  by Nia Forrester
Elysium, a Black Diamond Vacation Romance by DL White
Leslie's Curl & Dye by DL White 

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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

00:16:10  Fandom Obsessions

00:31:18 Recent Updates and Thank Yous

00:38:56 Upcoming Episode Schedule and Weekend Plans

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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 start writing next week with the #20Kin5Days challenge. 

I talked about the following books this week:

• Elysium, A Black Diamond Vacation Romance  (happy release week)
• The Guy Next Door (happy 5 year book birthday!)
•  Dead Against Her (Bree Taggert, #5) by Melinda Leigh
• His Favourite Graves by Paul Cleave
• Lie To Her (Bree Taggert, #6) by Melinda Leigh
• Forever Again (The Cordoba Agency Book 5)  by Delaney Diamond
• The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis 
• The Black Angels by Maria Smilios 
• Down to the Wire by Patricia Sargeant
• The Unsettled by Ayana Mathis
• The Other Princess by Denny S. Bryce
• One Last Kill by Robert Dugoni

0:00   Book Cast Episode 55 and Updates

3:56   Supporting Books by DL White

12:22 Book Recommendations and Self-Reflection

25:29 Promoting and Planning Future Books

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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're gone!

Through September 5th, I have my first in series audiobooks FREE, and the books in those series are AT LEAST  50% off when you grab the audiobook. Shop at my site here before they go back to regular price.

Keep your eyes and ears open for the next STUFF YOUR EREADER and STUFF YOUR EARBUDS events! Book mark romancebookworms and audioromancebookworms.

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CHAPTERS
0:15  Bookcast Episode 54

17:21 Book Recommendations, Reviews, and Q&A

27:41 Audio Books Impact on Pandemic

40:17 Newsletter, Book Promotions, Laptop Issue

55:13 Book Content and Future Projects Discussion

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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 thoughts for ELYSIUM. 

This book will be on sale at Booksbydlwhite.com/elysium- while you wait for the release, grab a sample or add the book to your goodreads/storygraph TBR.

A few of my audiobooks are on sale through September 30th- booksbydlwhite.com/audiosale has the links! 

Get ready for the next STUFF YOUR EREADER event coming September 2023. 

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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 ,  the fear of plagiarism among authors, the significance of extensive reading for inspiration and fresh ideas, and the vital role of having a distinct voice in writing.   Grab a beverage and maybe a snack for this chatty episode.

I talked about the following books on today's episode:

Out of Nowhere - Brown, Sandra
A Perfect Pairing - Lister, Sheryl
People Like Them (Obsession collection) - Kent, Minka
A Twisted Love Story - Downing, Samantha
Winds of the Storm - Beverly Jenkins
What Never Happened - Rachel Howzell Hall
Hey Lover
Beach Thing
Brunch at Ruby's 
Dinner at Sam's
Leslie's Curl & Dye
The Guy Next Door
A Thin Line
The Never List 

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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 way ahead on my Goodreads challenge and might need to increase my goal but I could also just be an overachiever and way overshoot it. 

I MIGHT see y'all at the House Party brunch... feeling very 'I don't want to be perceived' right now... 

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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 navigated this labyrinth for Elysium. We'll also discuss the tools of the trade that I use to polish my work. I'll share my progress on the Goodreads challenge and spill some secrets on how to get your hands on advanced reader copies.

I am also sharing blueprints for my upcoming projects and goals, including the planning process for my next book and my targets for future releases and a peek into my future projects that extend all the way to 2025.   

I also talked about Afterglow books, a new  harlequin imprint. Check it out here. 

This week's Book by DL White is THE GUY NEXT DOOR: Potter Lake book 3. Buy it in eBook, print or audio at booksbydlwhite.com/guy-next-door.   This heart-stirring love story  unfolds between Evonne and Taj after an unexpected accident in a parking lot. Looking forward to writing Potter Lake book 4 to be out later this year! Here we go again!

Chapters:
00:05:07 : Book Availability and Publishing Process Update

00:22:13- Book Release Strategy and Fanfiction Projects

00:32:18-Upcoming Writing Projects and Goals

00:44:18-Reading and Writing Updates Next Week

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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 Curl and Dye, Thin Line, and selected audiobooks available for a steal at $3.99!

And then, we're getting real about challenges of writing a novel in real time. I'm sharing how personal growth impacts writing, how I navigate crafting intimate scenes and why my  characters are often at transformative stages in their lives. Plus, I'll tease my recent guest appearance on an *NSYNC podcast and fanfic writers, can rev those engines again.

It's a jam-packed episode, and I can't wait to share it with you!
I talked about the following books and resources on today's show:
Books by DL White audiobook sale
A Thin Line by DL White
Leslies' Curl & Dye by DL White (on sale thru July 8)
SNOWFLAKE by Nia Forrester
Black Lace by Beverly Jenkins
Queen of Exiles  by Vanessa Riley
My Darkest Prayer by S.A. Cosby   
Christina C Jones "Let's Write a Book" series
NSYNC-fiction archive

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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 on my support site, buymeacoffee!
Plus, there's a delightful surprise for new fans of my books- if you haven't read Leslie's Curl and Dye, it's currently on sale where eBooks are sold. 

I talk about the following books/references during the episode:

• Mules and Men  by Hurston, Zora Neale 
• Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing in Community by Bradford, Joy Harden 
• Murder is a Piece of Cake (Baker Street Mystery #2) by Burns, Valerie 
• The Edge of Dawn  by Jenkins, Beverly 
• In July, we read Ms Bev!  The Jenkins July group is reading  TOPAZ,  ALWAYS & FOREVER,   CHANCE AT LOVE, TAMING OF JESSI ROSE. I have already read them this year. Up next for me is BLACK LACE and SOMETHING LIKE LOVE

Interested in the Stuff Your Kindle Event as an author? Click on the FOR AUTHORS tab and follow the instructions to join the group and join in the next event... or form your own! 

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