Found in Black Texiana: Contemporary Poetry, Stories and Notes for Women With Texas and Louisiana Roots

What happens when Louisianians move to Texas? You find a special place, called Texiana, which is rich in food, music and enchantment. The Louisiana culture is prevalent throughout the United States, especially in Texas, and continues to be one of the most unique. Join Shannon Dorsey Johnson as she shares her Texas-Louisiana traditions and life experiences with her daughters through thought-provoking poems, family stories and Texas-Louisiana recipes. In this poetry memoir you will also find a spiritual journey of life's peaks and valleys, and ultimately, self-discovery.

Shannon Dorsey Johnson is a native Texan and descendent of Louisiana. Shannon and her family travel back to Louisiana regularly to visit extended family, enjoy the Creole culture, eat good food and have a great time. She received her Bachelor of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently a senior Information Technology professional with a Fortune 100 company. Shannon resides in the greater Austin, Texas area with her husband and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and taking on creative projects, including expressing herself in her writings. www.yourtexiana.com