Bookcast Episode 139- BRBF26, Summer Sales, and May/June Reads

I'm back after a busy May and an even busier start to June. This episode has a full book report, a writing and publishing update, and a complete recap of Black Romance Book Fest Year Two: the panels, the signings, the chaos, and the sales numbers.  I also talk about what's coming up this summer, including Wine with Writers in Baltimore and some (hopefully) exciting audio opportunities. Reading: I'm at 72 / 150 books for 2026 and 8 books ahead of schedule. May was a great reading month with 11 books.  In June I've been working through Jeffrey Deaver's Colter Shaw series (the source material for Tracker), plus new releases from Jsin Graham, Frederick Smith, Donna Hill, and Shemeka Irby. Find the full list on my website at Booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/139 or on my substack.  Publishing: May was my best sales month in years ! 1,042 units! MAKE IT A BLACK DIAMOND SUMMMER is running now through July 4th. Beach Thing is free in ebook, and Elysium and The Pearl are 50% off at my store ONLY.  Wine with Writers pre-orders close June 8th. BRBF Year Two: Over 3,000 attendees, sold out of multiple titles, pitched the Black Diamond series for audio distribution, and had my best event ever, two years running. Find full show notes including every book mentioned at  booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast139 or authordlwhite.substack.com. Find all links, pre-order forms, and the newsletter at booksbydlwhite.com/linkinbio. Support the show Stay connected: Visit my website–Booksbydlwhite.com Join my newsletter – booksbydlwhite.com/newsletter Follow me on Substack–Main Substack | Short Fiction Substack Buy books & merch – booksbydlwhite.com/shop Support this show with a recurring gift at bookcast.buzzsprout.com or Buymeacoffee.com/booksbydlwhite. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate & review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. And if you really liked it, tell a friend.