Author DL White
@booksbydlwhite.com
Same soup, just reheated. Find me in the #A.
Author. Powered by Skittles & spite. Fan of beaches, brunch, *NSYNC, Kids in the Hall. Aggressively Black. #92percent
Have you tried dying mad about it?
Browse & shop ⬇️
https://www.booksbydlwhite.com/linkinbio
Author. Powered by Skittles & spite. Fan of beaches, brunch, *NSYNC, Kids in the Hall. Aggressively Black. #92percent
Have you tried dying mad about it?
Browse & shop ⬇️
https://www.booksbydlwhite.com/linkinbio
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Author DL White
@booksbydlwhite.com
· Nov 8
Books by DL White
Heartfelt Black love stories that resonate. DL White crafts romantic fiction celebrating African American love, joy, and cultural richness.
Booksbydlwhite.com
I'm DL White, indie author of contemporary fiction that centers Black love. From steamy romances to tales of friendship & personal growth, my characters are relatable & will steal your heart.
📚 More at booksbydlwhite.com
#Blacksky #booksky #blackwriters
📚 More at booksbydlwhite.com
#Blacksky #booksky #blackwriters
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January 2, 2026 at 10:38 PM
Time for the switchover
January 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Time for the switchover
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I'm planning book events and seeking ARCs readers for my forthcoming novel Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social.
If you're interested in collaborating, please sign up here: bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
#BookSky
If you're interested in collaborating, please sign up here: bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
#BookSky
Love Is A Contact Sport by Frederick Smith (ARC Request Form and Events Planning Request)
This request form is for an Advanced Reader Copy of LOVE IS A CONTACT SPORT, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance novel by Frederick Smith, releasing June 16, 2026 on Bold Stroke...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
I'm planning book events and seeking ARCs readers for my forthcoming novel Love Is A Contact Sport, a Black, Queer, Second Chance, College Reunion, MM romance out 6/16/26 on @boldstrokesbooks.bsky.social.
If you're interested in collaborating, please sign up here: bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
#BookSky
If you're interested in collaborating, please sign up here: bit.ly/ARCSandEvents
#BookSky
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Both my shelves are up and my books are out. I generally only buy print for a specific reason- like to get it signed or own a special edition.
Time for the specific reason to be to fill up my shelves! I have one in my office and 2 in my bedroom reading nook to fill.
Time for the specific reason to be to fill up my shelves! I have one in my office and 2 in my bedroom reading nook to fill.
January 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
Both my shelves are up and my books are out. I generally only buy print for a specific reason- like to get it signed or own a special edition.
Time for the specific reason to be to fill up my shelves! I have one in my office and 2 in my bedroom reading nook to fill.
Time for the specific reason to be to fill up my shelves! I have one in my office and 2 in my bedroom reading nook to fill.
“A few weeks ago you had a man hiding a whole wife to come to Atlanta and break multiple things, including your headboard and your back. Acting like Desmond might not be interested in your fine ass is gonna piss me off.”
Now available in ebook, print and audio!
Booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk
Now available in ebook, print and audio!
Booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk
December 31, 2025 at 5:56 PM
“A few weeks ago you had a man hiding a whole wife to come to Atlanta and break multiple things, including your headboard and your back. Acting like Desmond might not be interested in your fine ass is gonna piss me off.”
Now available in ebook, print and audio!
Booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk
Now available in ebook, print and audio!
Booksbydlwhite.com/calculatedrisk
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My top two #mswl wishlist items for 2026 are:
- an exciting adult mystery or thriller with something to say. Something that feels like Alyssa Cole's WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING or @kellyekell.bsky.social's MISSING WHITE WOMAN
- mg or ya set in Appalachia by someone from there. Especially with 🏳️🌈 or ♿️ rep
- an exciting adult mystery or thriller with something to say. Something that feels like Alyssa Cole's WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING or @kellyekell.bsky.social's MISSING WHITE WOMAN
- mg or ya set in Appalachia by someone from there. Especially with 🏳️🌈 or ♿️ rep
December 15, 2025 at 8:03 PM
My top two #mswl wishlist items for 2026 are:
- an exciting adult mystery or thriller with something to say. Something that feels like Alyssa Cole's WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING or @kellyekell.bsky.social's MISSING WHITE WOMAN
- mg or ya set in Appalachia by someone from there. Especially with 🏳️🌈 or ♿️ rep
- an exciting adult mystery or thriller with something to say. Something that feels like Alyssa Cole's WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING or @kellyekell.bsky.social's MISSING WHITE WOMAN
- mg or ya set in Appalachia by someone from there. Especially with 🏳️🌈 or ♿️ rep
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Get in on this deal from B&N! Pre-order WOULD I LIE TO YOU? with 25% off through Jan 1, 2026✨✨✨ @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social www.barnesandnoble.com/w/would-i-li...
December 30, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Get in on this deal from B&N! Pre-order WOULD I LIE TO YOU? with 25% off through Jan 1, 2026✨✨✨ @crookedlanebooks.bsky.social www.barnesandnoble.com/w/would-i-li...
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Hi BlueSky!
Happy New Year!
Did you hear about Midnight Kisses?
💥Age gap
💥 NYE
💥 FFM
💥 One night stand to love
💥 Accidental your parents will do
💥 Found family
Get it exclusively on my website it'll eventually make it to KU.
payhip.com/b/nR16N
Happy New Year!
Did you hear about Midnight Kisses?
💥Age gap
💥 NYE
💥 FFM
💥 One night stand to love
💥 Accidental your parents will do
💥 Found family
Get it exclusively on my website it'll eventually make it to KU.
payhip.com/b/nR16N
December 30, 2025 at 10:22 PM
Hi BlueSky!
Happy New Year!
Did you hear about Midnight Kisses?
💥Age gap
💥 NYE
💥 FFM
💥 One night stand to love
💥 Accidental your parents will do
💥 Found family
Get it exclusively on my website it'll eventually make it to KU.
payhip.com/b/nR16N
Happy New Year!
Did you hear about Midnight Kisses?
💥Age gap
💥 NYE
💥 FFM
💥 One night stand to love
💥 Accidental your parents will do
💥 Found family
Get it exclusively on my website it'll eventually make it to KU.
payhip.com/b/nR16N
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Thinking of how I can trick romance authors into promoting their books with a one sentences description of what actually happens again. We gotta ease off the trope only vibes. WHAT HAPPENS!
December 30, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Thinking of how I can trick romance authors into promoting their books with a one sentences description of what actually happens again. We gotta ease off the trope only vibes. WHAT HAPPENS!
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Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Halloween will never be the same with this series.
porshadeun.com or use the link in bio.
porshadeun.com or use the link in bio.
December 31, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Christmas, Valentine's Day, and Halloween will never be the same with this series.
porshadeun.com or use the link in bio.
porshadeun.com or use the link in bio.
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My new thriller is out NEXT MONTH! It’s about a homeless teen who steals the identity of a missing kid only to go home with his family… and learn they’re the main suspects of the kid’s disappearance
“An engrossing mystery with a surprisingly violent climax” -Booklist
Preorder: linktr.ee/ErikJBrown
“An engrossing mystery with a surprisingly violent climax” -Booklist
Preorder: linktr.ee/ErikJBrown
December 5, 2025 at 11:45 PM
My new thriller is out NEXT MONTH! It’s about a homeless teen who steals the identity of a missing kid only to go home with his family… and learn they’re the main suspects of the kid’s disappearance
“An engrossing mystery with a surprisingly violent climax” -Booklist
Preorder: linktr.ee/ErikJBrown
“An engrossing mystery with a surprisingly violent climax” -Booklist
Preorder: linktr.ee/ErikJBrown
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As we close out 2025, we face a defining year ahead. May 2026 bring more community, more resilience and more action in the good fights to come.
December 31, 2025 at 1:01 PM
As we close out 2025, we face a defining year ahead. May 2026 bring more community, more resilience and more action in the good fights to come.
2025 reads…. And counting!
December 31, 2025 at 4:25 PM
2025 reads…. And counting!
I can read a book a day when I’m not minding someone else’s business.
🤷🏽♀️
🤷🏽♀️
December 31, 2025 at 12:31 AM
I can read a book a day when I’m not minding someone else’s business.
🤷🏽♀️
🤷🏽♀️
2025 Releases
Grumpy Valentine (ebook, print, audio)
Clover (ebook, store exclusive)
Drinks at Minks (ebook,print,audio)
Baking Bad (ebook, store exclusive)
Calculated Risk (ebook, print, audio)
Missing Persons (ebook, print)
Decorative Gourd Season (ebook)
Layover (ebook)
Grumpy Valentine (ebook, print, audio)
Clover (ebook, store exclusive)
Drinks at Minks (ebook,print,audio)
Baking Bad (ebook, store exclusive)
Calculated Risk (ebook, print, audio)
Missing Persons (ebook, print)
Decorative Gourd Season (ebook)
Layover (ebook)
December 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
2025 Releases
Grumpy Valentine (ebook, print, audio)
Clover (ebook, store exclusive)
Drinks at Minks (ebook,print,audio)
Baking Bad (ebook, store exclusive)
Calculated Risk (ebook, print, audio)
Missing Persons (ebook, print)
Decorative Gourd Season (ebook)
Layover (ebook)
Grumpy Valentine (ebook, print, audio)
Clover (ebook, store exclusive)
Drinks at Minks (ebook,print,audio)
Baking Bad (ebook, store exclusive)
Calculated Risk (ebook, print, audio)
Missing Persons (ebook, print)
Decorative Gourd Season (ebook)
Layover (ebook)
I’ve updated my #NSYNC serial fan fiction story. We are up to chapter 18 and things are getting juicy… and tense between Katori and JC.
And the drama hasn’t even hit a crescendo. Wait until Nasaan finds out what his mom has been up to.
#amwriting #fanfiction
And the drama hasn’t even hit a crescendo. Wait until Nasaan finds out what his mom has been up to.
#amwriting #fanfiction
(A MISADVENTURE IN) CLOUDCROFT, NM (INDEX)
It was supposed to be a 20 hour ride on his vintage Bonneville Triumph, but a snowy, slippery night has landed him in the tiny town of Cloudcroft, New Mexico, where the Sheriff is plotting against him...
shortfictionbydlwhite.substack.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:53 PM
I’ve updated my #NSYNC serial fan fiction story. We are up to chapter 18 and things are getting juicy… and tense between Katori and JC.
And the drama hasn’t even hit a crescendo. Wait until Nasaan finds out what his mom has been up to.
#amwriting #fanfiction
And the drama hasn’t even hit a crescendo. Wait until Nasaan finds out what his mom has been up to.
#amwriting #fanfiction
Small towns and new beginnings go together like hot cocoa and marshmallows.
Transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander each know the ache of losing their first great love. But as they’re about to discover, Potter Lake works its own kind of holiday magic.
booksbydlwhite.com/secondtimearound
Transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander each know the ache of losing their first great love. But as they’re about to discover, Potter Lake works its own kind of holiday magic.
booksbydlwhite.com/secondtimearound
December 30, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Small towns and new beginnings go together like hot cocoa and marshmallows.
Transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander each know the ache of losing their first great love. But as they’re about to discover, Potter Lake works its own kind of holiday magic.
booksbydlwhite.com/secondtimearound
Transplants Sage Owens and Bennett Alexander each know the ache of losing their first great love. But as they’re about to discover, Potter Lake works its own kind of holiday magic.
booksbydlwhite.com/secondtimearound
New nonfiction books out today and this week!!! Which ones are you interested in? #booksky
December 30, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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Happy release week to @bryanpatrickavery.bsky.social for the JUNIOR SPIES series! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQK3MM...
December 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Happy release week to @bryanpatrickavery.bsky.social for the JUNIOR SPIES series! www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSQK3MM...
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Hey yall!! Just a reminder that pre-orders help authors in a tremendous way!!
B&N Preorder Sale
25% Off - Ends 1/1
Coupon code: PREORDER25 for members
Struck Soeechless coming 4/28 on Paperback, EBook and Audio…
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=97989...
B&N Preorder Sale
25% Off - Ends 1/1
Coupon code: PREORDER25 for members
Struck Soeechless coming 4/28 on Paperback, EBook and Audio…
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=97989...
December 30, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Hey yall!! Just a reminder that pre-orders help authors in a tremendous way!!
B&N Preorder Sale
25% Off - Ends 1/1
Coupon code: PREORDER25 for members
Struck Soeechless coming 4/28 on Paperback, EBook and Audio…
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=97989...
B&N Preorder Sale
25% Off - Ends 1/1
Coupon code: PREORDER25 for members
Struck Soeechless coming 4/28 on Paperback, EBook and Audio…
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/?ean=97989...
😀
My YouTube channel where I talk about writing, this sometimes frustrating author life and bookish things will be making its return in 2026! You can find it here: www.youtube.com/@authorkarme...
December 30, 2025 at 6:44 PM
😀
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📚 10-Day End-of-Year Book Countdown | Day 9
Most Talked-About Book
#FreidaMcFadden is always in the thriller conversation, but #TheTenant was the hype book for me this year. It stood out so much I even did a spoiler review on YouTube: youtu.be/fjgIX70BNew
#BookSky #BlackBookSky #ThrillerNovels
Most Talked-About Book
#FreidaMcFadden is always in the thriller conversation, but #TheTenant was the hype book for me this year. It stood out so much I even did a spoiler review on YouTube: youtu.be/fjgIX70BNew
#BookSky #BlackBookSky #ThrillerNovels
Finally! A SPOILER REVIEW!! // The Tenant - Freida McFadden
YouTube video by BookMarked!
youtu.be
December 30, 2025 at 5:15 PM
📚 10-Day End-of-Year Book Countdown | Day 9
Most Talked-About Book
#FreidaMcFadden is always in the thriller conversation, but #TheTenant was the hype book for me this year. It stood out so much I even did a spoiler review on YouTube: youtu.be/fjgIX70BNew
#BookSky #BlackBookSky #ThrillerNovels
Most Talked-About Book
#FreidaMcFadden is always in the thriller conversation, but #TheTenant was the hype book for me this year. It stood out so much I even did a spoiler review on YouTube: youtu.be/fjgIX70BNew
#BookSky #BlackBookSky #ThrillerNovels
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Tis time, once again, for the @barnesandnoble preorder sale! From 12/30 to 1/1, my upcoming novel, THE MISSED CONNECTION is 25% off for Premium and Rewards members! Link here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missed...
Happy holidays! ✈️
Happy holidays! ✈️
December 30, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Tis time, once again, for the @barnesandnoble preorder sale! From 12/30 to 1/1, my upcoming novel, THE MISSED CONNECTION is 25% off for Premium and Rewards members! Link here: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-missed...
Happy holidays! ✈️
Happy holidays! ✈️