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.”
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
Blinged Ombré Limited Edition Kits – Now Open for Preorder! ✨
You asked… we made it happen!
The Blinged Ombré Limited Edition Kits for the Friendship Matters Series are now available through April 24!
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!
2026
April 25 – Chocolate City Lit Festival, Washington, DC – SOLD OUT
May 29 – 31 – Black Romance Book Fest, Atlanta, GA – SOLD OUT
July 26 – Pages in the City, Queens, NY – Tickets Available
October 29 – 31 – Romance Readers and Writers, Peoria, IL – Tickets Available
2027
April 2 – 4 – Love-In-Books, Hollywood, CA – Tickets Available
April 16 – 17 – Miami Urban Book Fest, Miami, Florida – Tickets Available
and more coming…
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Friendship Matters Experience
Friendship Matters Experience is the magnetic gathering of women (and men) hungry for authentic connection. It’s laughter across tables, deep conversations under twinkling lights, and the promise that no one walks away alone. Stick around—there’s so much more magic on the horizon.
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