Bougie Life Publishing

Bougie Life Publishing is the independent publishing imprint founded by Danielle T. Duncan, author, speaker, and emotional wellness coach. Specializing in romance, self-help, and faith-based books, Bougie Life Publishing curates stories and wisdom that celebrate healing, soft living, spiritual growth, and transformative love.

All titles under Bougie Life reflect Danielle’s signature voice—soulful, empowering, and deeply rooted in purpose. Whether through heart-stirring fiction or life-changing self-help, each book invites readers to rise, reflect, and reclaim their joy.

Books by Danielle T. Duncan are exclusively published under Bougie Life Publishing.

“Stories for your soul. Explore books that inspire love, liberation, and legacy from the heart of a Black woman.”
🖱️ Browse Books Below

Self-Help Books

Conquer Your Fear: A Guide to Taking Back Your Power

Take back your power and face fear head-on.
Conquer Your Fear: A Guide to Taking Back Your Power shows you how to overcome fear, heal emotional wounds, and reclaim your confidence with clarity and courage. Use this transformational self-help guide—rooted in CBT, mindfulness, and faith-based wisdom—to step boldly into your strongest, most empowered self.

Sis...Upgrade, Not Downgrade:: A Guide to Attracting Authentic Relationships

Claim your worth and stop settling, sis.
Sis…Upgrade, Not Downgrade: A Guide to Attracting Authentic Relationships calls you to rise above struggle love and choose alignment over attachment. Break the cycle of feeling unseen or undervalued, reclaim your confidence, set soul-aligned boundaries, and attract the kind of love that honors who you truly are.

Dear Blackgirl...This Is Why You Are So Dope

Own your brilliance and stand in your power.
Dear Blackgirl…This Is Why You Are So Dope celebrates your strength, beauty, and resilience through powerful stories, affirmations, poems, and prayers. Embrace your authenticity, reclaim your worth, and rise boldly in a world that was never meant to define you.

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Romance Novels

The Love Sessions: When Poetry Comes to Life Vol 1: Mr Saxman

In this sultry, emotional romance, Marcus “Mr. Saxman” Blackberry is a smooth-talking saxophonist whose charm hides a trail of heartbreak. When music journalist Zara Mora falls for him, she’s swept into a whirlwind of passion, mystery, and emotional turmoil. As secrets unravel and choices loom, Zara must decide whether to stay in his seductive orbit or break free in search of something real.

The Love Sessions: When Poetry Comes to Life Vol 2: I See Him

After losing her fiancé just weeks before their wedding, Luna Daniels is consumed by grief and heartbreak. This poignant story follows her emotional journey through loss, love, and healing as she struggles to honor her soulmate’s memory while finding the strength to embrace life again. A tender exploration of mourning, resilience, and the hope of a new beginning.

Chocolate Jones

At The Sapphire jazz lounge in Washington D.C., love is in the air and soulful melodies set the mood. When suave and mysterious Xavier Jones walks in, he's instantly captivated by Naima Rodriguez—the stunning owner with flawless beauty and undeniable presence. As music, romance, and intrigue intertwine, a magnetic connection begins to unfold.

📩 Book Danielle for a Book Reading, Signing, or Speaking Event

✨ Bring Danielle T. Duncan to Your Event

Host a transformational experience with Danielle T. Duncan—author, speaker, and founder of Black Velvet Growth and Bougie Life Publishing. Whether you're organizing a book reading, signing, or speaking engagement, Danielle brings authenticity, emotional depth, and inspiration to every room she enters.

Perfect for:

  • Bookstores & Literary Events
  • Book Clubs & Writing Workshops
  • Women’s Empowerment Panels
  • Faith-Based Conferences
  • Relationship & Self-Love Summits
  • Colleges, Retreats & Healing Spaces

 

📖 Danielle reads from her romance, self-help, and faith-based titles with heartfelt vulnerability and insight, followed by engaging Q&A sessions and personalized meet-and-greets.

 

🎤 Speaking topics include:

  • Love Without Struggle: Rewriting the Relationship Blueprint
  • Soft, Safe & Seen: Dating While Healing as a Black Woman
  • Becoming Her: The Emotional Wellness Journey of the Whole Woman
  • From Poetry to Purpose: A Writer’s Journey into Healing

📬 Ready to Book Danielle?

To request Danielle for your next event, please email:
📧 blackvelvetgrowth@yahoo.com

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