Crown Holders Conversation: Lauren Wilson discusses Afro-Bougie Blues

Afro-Bougie Blues: A Collection of Short Fiction by Lauren Wilson
Step into the world of Afro-Bougie Blues and walk in the shoes of
different protagonists as they struggle to move through the world.
Ordinary black women and men develop tenacity when they have to
deal with the reality of their choices.  Alexis finally finds
love after seventeen years of a lonely existence, but life throws a
curveball. Watch as she overcomes the challenge despite her past
still looming over her head.  Walk with Rodney, a gulf war
veteran who tries to drown the war memories with alcohol. See
Bessie, overweight & stuck in life, make a decision that sets
her on a journey that transforms her life in ways she never
imagined.  Thirteen-year-old Aisha wants answers to her
complicated question about love. And this sets her father on the
task of reflecting on what the word "love" really means. Listen to
Lenore & her sisters recount stories from their father’s life
after he succumbs to cancer. From depression, abortion,
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), spousal abuse,&
extramarital affairs to colorism. Each short story takes you on a
rollercoaster of emotions. Afro-Bougie Blues is about characters
with stories that are relatable because it captures struggles
people deal with in everyday life. The author’s captivating prose
and incredible storytelling will plunge the reader into fascinating
worlds and challenge them to take on new perspectives that inspire,
move & entertain. Lauren's website: afrobougieblues.com