Books by DL White Bookcast

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-Valde...

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: ...

In Episode 115 of The BookCast, I share exciting updates about my upcoming releases, including the 10th anniversary edition of Brunch at Ruby's and its companion novella, Drinks at Mink's. I'm at book 51 of my 100-book Goodreads challenge for 2025 (already 30 books ahead!), and my St. Patrick's Day short story Clover is now available. The episode focuses on doing "more" in 2025 - more writing, more releasing, and leaning into creative productivity despite self-doubt. Listen for a special audi...

In Episode 114 of The Bookcast, I share my thoughts on the impact of Amazon boycotts on indie authors and how diversifying publishing platforms can protect your writing career. I begin with my book report, having reached 44 books toward my 100-book goal for 2025, and highlight recent reads. I provide updates on my writing projects and my plans to participate in 20K in Five Days to work on Potter Lake 4. The main focus of this episode explores the challenges authors face when exclusively...

In Episode 113, "I Like the Pressure," I share insights about my writing process and publishing journey. I begin with my book report, having read 41 books toward my 100-book goal for 2025, and highlight 13 books I completed in February across romance, thriller, and contemporary fiction. I then break down my February sales performance, revealing a successful direct-to-reader strategy through BookFunnel that generated most of my revenue. My holiday novella "Grumpy Valentine" performed exception...