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Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sensual and passionate black romance and interracial romance. Each month the readers in her online Readers Lounge choose a book to read by a different author. The author is then interviewed, and listeners have the opportunity to learn more about their writing, the story, and get to know the author on a more personal level. Listeners in the Lounge can ask questions via chat. To learn more about Delaney, her books, and the Readers Lounge, ...
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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…
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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…
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Send me fan mail! 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 fic…
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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…
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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 topic…
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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 Introduction 2:56 Book Report / Updates 6:46 Indie Author Tips 10:38 Word of Mouth Marketing 12:33 Self-Publishing Budget Tips…
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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 amids…
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Send me fan mail! 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…
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Send me fan mail! 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 sh…
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Send me fan mail! 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…
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Send me fan mail! 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 chall…
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Send me fan mail! 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 …
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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…
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Send me fan mail! 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 tha…
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Send me fan mail! 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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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Send me fan mail! 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…
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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 C…
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Support the Show. Support this show with a recurring gift at bookcast.buzzsprout.com. Buy books by DL White at https://BooksbyDLWhite.com/books. Buy Merch by DLWhite at https://payhip.com/BooksbyDLWhite/collection/merch Find the Bookcast on booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast or your fave podcast app: Apple Podcasts | Spotify |Overcast | Podlink| Youtube…
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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 G…
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Welcome to episode 66 of the Bookcast. I'm DL White, author of 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 am currently writing HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, A POTTER LAKE SMALL TOWN ROMANCE NOVELLA. Today we begin with…
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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.…
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