Rona is the international award-winning author of the “Friendship Matters Series” who builds stories that grabs your heart and mind, one unforgettable character at a time. Her debut novel, Book 1 “Friendship Matters”, turned heads and scored 13 awards worldwide. The sequel, “The Matters of Friendship,” kept the magic alive with 3 more awards. Rona is all about crafting characters so real, they stick with you long after the last page. So much so, it’s sparked a movement we call the “Friendship Matters Experience.”
Friendship Matters Essay Contest
Buffalo Public School Seniors
Exciting news, it’s that time of the year again! In honor of “Rona D. Drinkard Day,” recognized in my hometown of Buffalo, New York on April 30th, I’m thrilled to announce our 3rd annual $250 scholarship contest for a deserving Buffalo Public Schools senior! 
This scholarship aims to support expenses like prom, college, or post-secondary education.
Interested seniors can reach out to their Guidance Counselor to obtain the application details for a chance to win!!!
Deadline for submissions: April 27, 2026
Winner announced on April 30, 2026
Good luck!
Friendship Matters Experience
Events
Dive into “The Friendship Matters Series,” a delightful exploration of love, laughter, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship. This captivating collection follows the journeys of three dynamic women—Kandace, Saisha, and Euniqé—as they navigate the highs and lows of life, romance, and the complexities of their relationships.
"A beautiful story of love, loss, betrayal, success, motherhood and victory."
- Readers View
"Drinkard has masterfully stitched together a quilt of warmth, strength, and sisterhood—a contribution to the genre that feels timeless and profoundly human"
- The Chrysalis BREW Project
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