BOOKCAST EPISODE 118: I WATCH A LOT OF YOUTUBE

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BOOKCAST EPISODE 118: I WATCH A LOT OF YOUTUBE

DL White-Romantic Fiction

Apr 27, 2025

Transcript

Episode Summary

Today I'm sharing my current reading progress, talking about my YouTube problem (it’s not actually a problem), I give an update on my writing projects (I ain’t talmbout nothin’) and discussing my approach to treating writing as a real job. Despite my busy work schedule I made time to connect with you all and update you on my author journey.

Reading Update [00:04:02]

I'm currently at 63 books of my 175 book reading goal for 2025 (36% complete and 8 books ahead of schedule).

Recently completed books:

Five Dates by Alexandria House (part of Book Base and HEA's giveaway)
A book by Danielle (possibly titled Luxury Experiences but not on Goodreads yet)
Something on the Inside poetry collection by Karen Talley
Baking Bad (my own sweet crumbs bakery mystery short story)
Biblio Therapy in the Bronx by Emily Rumble (audiobook ARC)

Currently reading:

People of Means by Nancy Johnson (audiobook)
Ignacio (Family Ties Book 5) by Delaney Diamond (about 60% complete)
ARC of Delaney Diamond's upcoming Harlequin Romantic Suspense novel
August Lane by Regina Black (releasing in July)

YouTube Watching [00:08:57]

What I've been watching on YouTube:

Scott Evans' House Guest interview podcast (recently won a Webby)
10 Books I Swear I'm Reading Very Soon by Lit Vibes with Five
Business Insider documentaries:
- How Domino's Became the World's Biggest Pizza Chain
- How Qatar Airways Prepares 200,000 Meals from Scratch Every Day
The Fifth Estate YouTube channel (Canadian documentary series)
Living in Japan on a Low Salary by Chatting Japan
What is Hospital Food Really Like by NYT Cooking
Friday Reads live broadcast by Didi/Brown Girl Reading
Caring Through Chaos: A Journey with Frontal Temporal Dementia by Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver
We’re Your Girls podcast (book club episode)
Reading, Writing, and Rhayne channel update on his Lover Boy series
Scott Evans interview with Tina Knowles (Beyoncé's mother) on House Guest
The Frey Life with Mary and Peter Frey (cystic fibrosis journey and new medication)
Honey Child podcast episodes:
- Reagan Gomez on "Reclaiming Life and Joy After 40"
- Stephanie Perry and Rashida on "How to Retire Early, Move Abroad, and Take Back Your Life"
IMO (In My Opinion) with Michelle and Craig Obama featuring Taraji P. Henson
Dabble writing software podcast on "Turning Vampire Diaries Fan Fiction into a Career"
Sitting with the Griots hosted by Sean Polidore featuring author Karen Talley

TV Watching

Shows I've been catching up on:

American Terror: The Oklahoma City Bombing (Netflix)
Watson
The Equalizer
Will Trent
Elspeth
Matlock
Papa's House (sadly not renewed for next year)

Writing & Publishing Updates [00:17:02]

"Baking Bad" is out now (a short mystery/thriller available at booksbydlwhite.com/bakingbad)
Joined Crime Writers of Color
Black Romance Book Fest preorders closed, preparing book order
Indie Love preorders still open until late May
The Ruby's hardcover at Lulu was rejected for global distribution (trying to figure out printed case wrap + dust jacket options)
Updated chapters 17-18 of my fan fiction "he Music of My Heart