Kristina Gilchrist

Dirty Roses Kristina Gilchrist 2nd edition

Haunting nightmares of a past that has never been forgotten, life-changing news that leads to thoughts of revenge, a lover facing life in prison, a scandalous plot that turns deadly, deceit and questioning ones faith in God are just a few of the underlying stories told in Dirty Roses. Candid, witty and creatively written, Dirty Roses takes readers on a journey through life in the inner city of Dc as multiple characters attempt to navigate their way through layers of dysfunction and chaos. "We wouldn't ask why a rose that grew from the concrete has damaged petals, in turn, we would all celebrate its tenacity, we would all love its will to reach the sun, well, we are the roses, this is the concrete and these are my damaged petals, don't ask me why, thank God, and ask me how."