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qwlauren35

(6,278 posts)
Thu Jun 2, 2022, 09:48 AM Jun 2022

Woo-Hoo! My Book is Out! Afro-Bougie Blues.

Last edited Thu Jun 2, 2022, 11:02 AM - Edit history (1)

The reason I'm posting here is because my book is "Women's Fiction". Women and men experiencing emotional journeys, with some themes that are especially relevant to women.

Afro-Bougie Blues is available on Amazon in eBook, Paperback and Hardback.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2TZD9H7

Please help me get the word out. Just copy/paste.

Afro-Bougie Blues is a collection of twelve original, engaging, and occasionally edgy short stories that dig into the souls of ordinary black women and men meeting life’s challenges with courage and care. A newlywed considers her past abortion after having a miscarriage. An Army veteran subdues his war memories with alcohol. A woman who loses weight watches her marriage crumble around her. A single father reflects on his pre-teen daughter’s complicated questions about love. A married woman falls in love with a jazz singer. Watch as the protagonists find their way, find love, or find themselves amid the chaos. Explore the world of Afro-Bougie Blues. An extraordinary assortment of stories awaits you.



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My first review:

Well, what a pleasure it has been to read this author. I knew I was going to be entertained from the first few sentences of the book. What a talent! The writing is both humorous and tragic. Some stories are lighthearted and then are surprisingly deep at the end. Each short story reminded me of a different reason to overly indulge in the joy of reading. I was sorry when I completed the last story. They are varied stories with very little in common with each other, each one having its own unique sucker punch. I highly recommend this book and, I look forward to discussing it with my group read buddies. This will be a book that will lead to some very stimulating group discussions. I was honored to have been given the opportunity to read an ARC of these extraordinary stories.

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Woo-Hoo! My Book is Out! Afro-Bougie Blues. (Original Post) qwlauren35 Jun 2022 OP
Congratulations! CrispyQ Jun 2022 #1
Thank you so much! qwlauren35 Jun 2022 #4
I just added your book to my cart. MontanaMama Jun 2022 #2
Sounds very interesting. Congratulations! LoisB Jun 2022 #3

CrispyQ

(38,238 posts)
1. Congratulations!
Thu Jun 2, 2022, 09:54 AM
Jun 2022


Great title! Love the cover! I love short stories. I will definitely check it out!

Here are some other forums you might cross post in, too.

Fiction forum: https://democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1193

African American forum: https://democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1187
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