Bookcast 108: Read Fiction, Drink Water & Mind My Business

Thanks for checking out this episode of The Bookcast. Show notes for epi 108: Book ReportI'm crushing my Goodreads challenge already! 23 books completed so far this year (18 books ahead of schedule). My initial goal is 100 books, but I'll probably increase it once I get too far ahead.  Playing for Keeps by AC Author - A sweet romance about online connections turning real-lifeDamage Control by Robert Dugoni (2009 audiobook)Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni (coming Jan 28) - A surprisingly engaging WWII historical with romance elementsSeveral quick thrillers by Audrey J Cole in audio format (Fatal Deception, The Summer Nanny, Viable Hostage, and The Recipient)Reclaiming the Black Body by Alicia McCullough - Excellent read, especially the chapters on fatphobia in the Black communityMore or Less Maddie by Lisa Genova - Good but not quite as spectacular as her other works like Inside the O'Brien's or Still AliceCurrently Reading -  three books in progress:Good Dirt by Charmaine Wilkerson (45% in, might switch to audio)Black and Blues: How a Color Tells a Story of My People by Imani Perry (advance audio copy)Out of the Ashes by Kara ThomasThe Relationship Mechanic by Karmen Lee (releases tomorrow)Savings and Trust by Justine Hill Edwards - About the Freedman's Bank, reading ahead of the author talkWriting Updates Calculated Risk is with the editor, due February 28th for a spring releaseMissing Persons likely coming summer/late fallBook 4 in the Potter Lake series planned for fallWorking on a Valentine's Day short story (might be fashionably late!)January sales at $83 so far - hoping to hit $100+ by month endSpecial Offers & UpdatesBlack Diamond Romance series bundle on sale for $6.99 (booksbydlwhite.com/blackdiamondromance)Leslie's Curl and Die (Potter Lake Book 1) free on most platforms except Amazon - Booksbydlwhite.com/potterlakeseriesChapter 8 of my fanfic Music of My Heart now up on NSYNCFiction.com/archive and short fiction SubstackSame Time Next Week serial complete - 75 chapters plus epilogue available to paid Substack member Support the showStay connected:Visit my website–Booksbydlwhite.comJoin my newsletter – booksbydlwhite.com/newsletterFollow me on Substack–Main Substack | Short Fiction SubstackBuy books & merch – booksbydlwhite.com/shopSupport 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.