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Dec 01 2024 103 ep. 31 mins 5

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The Bookcast by DL White is my platform for sharing short fiction and updates on life as a self published author of contemporary fiction.

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Bookcast 103: I'm not okay...and that's okay

Dec 01 2024 12 mins

Still I write! Hello to my new and seasoned friends! Hopping on briefly to be honest about where I'm at - I'm not okay right now, and that's okay. Like many years, I'm dealing with seasonal affective disorder and depression. While things are stable externally (bills paid, health okay), my mental health needs some TLC-- and I meant Tionne, LeftEye and Chili, mostly. But also uninter

Bookcast 102: Nothing but Blue Skies

Nov 17 2024 12 mins

Epi 102 of the BookCast was a bit shorter than usual since I was traveling for work in Charlotte, NC (which, by the way, was absolutely lovely – shoutout to the Kimpton Hotel and Steak 48!) but I still wanted to share my week with you all. On the reading front, I'm cruising along at 179 books out of my 200-book goal for 2024, about 4 books ahead of schedule. This week I managed t

Bookcast 101: Live Anyway: A Raw BookCast Update

Nov 10 2024 21 mins

On episode 101, I shot straight from the hip, no script in hand, because sometimes you just need to get real. As an Atlanta-based author with 14 full-length novels behind me, I felt it was important not to skip another episode, even though I'm still processing a lot.The truth is, I'm working through my emotions this week. My focus right now is on figuring out what I need to do to p

Bookcast 100: Issa CELEBRATION!

Nov 04 2024 26 mins

Welcome to a milestone episode! In this special 100th installment, I'm taking a moment to celebrate how far we've come while sharing my latest reading and writing updates. From my humble beginnings recording in my closet to now having published multiple novels, it's been a trip. I talk about my #GLOCKtober reads, my plans for #NonficNovember plan, and reflect on 100 episodes of gro

Bookcast Episode 99: Words Complete! Return from Intermission

Oct 27 2024 22 mins

I'm back! After a short break, I'm thrilled to share some exciting news with you all in my latest Bookcast episode. First and foremost, Calculated Risk is officially done! I came in at just over 40,000 words and I'm so excited about this project, which will be part of a group release in 2025. This episode is a brief overview of my writing process and I also give you a sneak peek in

Bookcast 98: Reading + Writing the Highly Descriptive

Sep 15 2024 30 mins

On epi 98 of The BookCast by DL White, we are chatting about reading, writing and storytelling. There has been some discourse about whether authors include too much inconsequential detail in their writing. As a writer who strives for vivid description, it is important to immerse the reader in the scene without bogging down the narrative. Skillful writing can transport readers throu

Bookcast 97: Updates! What I Read, Book 15 and Project 10

Sep 08 2024 28 mins

This week on The Bookcast by DL White, I discuss the books I read this week and an exciting writing update as well as a few in-person events. I am feeling the change in seasons though it remains warm in Atlanta until October. I changed my bedroom decor to brighten my mood during these fall and winter months as I suffer from seasonal affective disorder. The Neverlist was featured in

Bookcast 96: Been Here Before

Sep 01 2024 22 mins

I am DL White, an Atlanta based, self published author of romantic fiction that centers Black love. On this week's Bookcast, my indie author podcast, I talk about my August reading and what I've got planned for the coming months as well as a super brief writing update and I'm feeling those 2020 vibes... and not in a good way. Tap into today's episode for a chat about finding ways t

Bookcast 95: Magenta

Aug 25 2024 26 mins

I am DL White, an Atlanta based, self published author of romantic fiction that centers Black love. On this week's Bookcast, my indie author podcast, I'm doing a dry run of a new format, recording on a new day, posting on a different day and time. It’ll be a quick and dirty bookchat and I’ll give an overview of writing and book sales. I’m hoping a slight change in format will

Bookcast 94: Tinkering

Aug 17 2024 29 mins

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 WhiteI'm back after a short break and ready to dig into my reads from the last few weeks, though I have hit a slump lately. I'm always on the hunt for