The Happenings
Popup at Boyd Cru 2025
Swing by Boyd Cru Wines for a literary and libation sensation! Both “Friendship Matters” and “The Matters of Friendship” are on the shelves but this time I’m coming through.
Dates: Sept 6, 2025
Time: 12 pm – 4 pm
Black Book Bash 2025
Ok, Jacksonville, FL, here I come!! I’m beyond thrilled to strut my stuff alongside a lineup of talented authors at the Black Book Bash this October! They’re calling it a Literary Family Reunion, and you know that just amps up the excitement to a whole new level!
So, if you’re in the area and ready to vibe with us, don’t sleep on it—go ahead and register now! Let’s make some magical memories together! ✨📚💖
Dates: October 3 – 5, 2025
Register: Blackbookbash2025
Let’s make some memories together!
Boozy Book Tour
Vegas 2026
Oh the fun we will have! Who doesn’t love a Pajama Jammy Jam?! Check out the list of talented authors that will be joining in on the literary experience. There are both general admin and VIP tickets still available. Jump on it now and see you in the Vegas streets!
Dates: February 27 – March 1, 2026
Tickets: Boozybooktourvegas
See you there!
Chocolate City Lit Fest
I’m so excited and it’s going to be LIT🤎🔥!!! April 25, 2026 will be right here in the DMV! Save the date 📅, bring a friend and make sure you’re following @chocolatecitylitfest on IG for more details!
Black Romance Book Fest
ATL, I’m on my way! 🎉 Yasss! I’m so excited to join an amazing lineup of talented authors at the Black Romance Book Festival May 29 – 31, 2026! Joined by family and friends, I can’t wait for the whole experience! Cause who doesn’t love the ATL♥️
Make sure you’re following the Black Romance Book Fest on IG. Save the date and keep your eyes peeled for the link to grab your tickets! They drop on August 15! Let’s get it!
Pages in the City
I’m thrilled to announce the “Friendship Matters Series” is coming to Queens, NY. Pages in the City is gonna be a vibe, taking me back to my amazing college hang out days!
Mark your calendars and tell your besties!
Don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there!
Date: July 26, 2026
Location: The Harvest Room, 90-40 160th Street, Jamaica, NY
Tickets: Pages in the City
See you in the NYC!
I’ll be ending the year at one of my fav fest, RRAW 2026 and can’t wait. The location has been solidified, see you in Peoria, IL!!! Can’t wait to step back into the RRAW experience. Make sure register now, don’t delay!! A. Time. Will. Be. Had!
Make sure you’re following them on IG!
Past Engagements
Feature Replays
Signings and Features
Wine & Culture Fest
Hosted by the Hue Society
Author Signing
July 18 – 19, 2025
Rona D. & Friends
Hosted by Kimberly Johnson
Author Chat and Signing
April 4 – 5, 2025
Cyrus Web Presents - Amazon Prime
Hosted by
Cyrus Webb
Author Chat
January 17, 2025
Get Caught Up Podcast
Hosted by
Untamed
Author Chat
December 4, 2024
RRAW 2024
Friendship Matters Mixer
Author Panels/Book Signing
Awards Banquet
November 2024
Black Author Book Festival
hosted by Author Kim C. Lee
Sandy Spring Slave Museum
Sandy Spring, MD
September 14, 2024
Cyrus Webb live Presents Podcast
Amazon Feature hosted by
Cyrus Webb
Amazon Prime Day
July 16, 2024
Green is the New Black
Author Book Signing
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
Omicron Gamma Omega
June 29, 2024
The C-Suite Mama Podcast
Hosted by Che Campbell
Mother and Leadership
June 27, 2024
Buffalo DC Weekend
Author Book Signing
May 24, 2024
Rona D. Drinkard Day
Essay Contest Winner
Pride David
April 30, 2024
Sip & Splurge Pop Up Shop
Author Book Signing
Bowie, MD
April 21, 2024
Brunch at the Breakfast Club
Virtual Chat
with Team Featuring DJ D’Spark
March 18, 2024
2nd Bookiversary Celebration
Virtual Book Birthday Celebration
with Team Featuring DJ D’Spark
February 5, 2024
Ladies Igloo Night
Friendship Matters Experience Event
Hip Flask Rooftop Bar
March 15, 2024
Brunch at the Breakfast Club
Friendship Matters Experience Event
The Breakfast Club
February 16, 2024
2nd Bookiversary Celebration
Virtual Book Birthday Celebration
with Team Featuring DJ D’Spark
February 5, 2024
Ladies Jazz Night
Friendship Matters
Experience Event
18th & 21st Speakeasy
January 26, 2024
Books & Bottles Podcast
Author Chat with Kindra Dionne of
Fifty Leven Wine
December 16, 2023
Ladies Weekend at the Ritz
Friendship Matters Event
hosted by Author and Team
Arlington, VA
December 1, 2023
Virtual Sip & Paint
Host Author Rona D. &
Kimberly Johnson
Paint with a Twist
Buffalo, NY
November 17, 2023
Harvest Fest 2023
Author Vendor
hosted by Celebrations Church
Columbia, MD
October 29, 2023
Chocolate Bibliophiles Book Club
Featured Author
hosted by Donna Johnson
Virtual Chat
October 1, 2023
RISE Book Club
Featured Author
hosted by Michele Kirkwood
Virtual Chat
October 1, 2023
Buffalo Black Achievers, Inc.
Featured Author
51st Anniversary Awards Dinner
Buffalo, NY
September 30, 2023
Pop Up @ Meet Up Shop Event
Featured Author
Hosted by Curated Artisans SB
Lanham, MD
August 27, 2023
Brown Book Series
Author chat with Shay Baby
host of Brown Book Series
July 12, 2023
Friendship Matters Paint & Sip Night
Hosted by Author Rona D.
Bowie, MD
June 29, 2023
Green is the New Black
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
Omicron Gamma Omega Chapter
Severna Park, MD
June 24, 2023
Buffalo/DC Connection
A weekend full of family
friends and fun. Included
The Kickoff, The Cookout,
& The Grand Finale Party
May 26 – May 28, 2023
Flights & Bites
A tasting and chat with
Founder of Fifty Leven Wine,
Kindra Dionnne
Leesburg, VA
May 13, 2023
The Book Buzz Show
Author Chat with
Cheryl Brooks of the
Book Buzz Show
May 8, 2023
Author Discussion
Girlfriends and Pearls
hosted by
Priscilla Hawkins
April 1, 2023
Chat About Friendship
Author 2 Author Podcast – UK
hosted by Author Pamela R. Haynes
April 2023
3rd Annual Author Discussion
Celebrating Women Authors
Panel hosted by Top Ladies of
Distinction, Inc.
March 18, 2023
Author Discussion
Books & Wine Chat
MidnightAce Book Bar
March 10, 2023
Author Discussion
Readers Chat & Chill
Book Club – Charlotte, NC
February 25, 2023
Book Birthday Celebration
Intimate gathering
1865 Steak, Seafood & Cigars
February 5, 2023
Brown Girl Collective
Virtual Author discussions
January 23, 2023
Black Girls Who Write
Social media feature
December 28, 2022
This BrowneGirl Reads
Virtual author discussion
December 10, 2022
RRAW Event
Meet & Greet & Book Signing
October 29, 2022
Ladies of Leisure Book Club
Virtual author chat
September 24, 2022
Urban Reads Podcast
Interview with Shonda Obery
August 10, 2022
Urban Reads Book Signing
Author Pop-Up Series
Presented by Curls & Coils
July 16, 2022
Author Sip & Chat
Presented by Author Rona D.
May 15, 2022
Author Talk & Signing
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
Iota Lambda Omega
(Columbia, MD)
April 9, 2022
Gents Virtual Chat
Hosted by Author Rona D.
April 24, 2022
Cupcakes & Conversation
Book signing at Mad Cow
Laurel, MD
April 23, 2022
Author Chat
Hosted by Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.
Iota Lambda Omega
(Columbia, MD)
April 9, 2022
Virtual Author Chat
Hosted by Top Ladies of
Distinction, Baltimore Chapter
March 24, 2022
Author Virtual Chat
Nova Sister Friends book club
March 13, 2022
Cigars & Book Signing
Aphelion Cigar Lounge
March 12, 2022
Cigars & Book Signing
Aphelion Cigar Lounge
February 12, 2022
Book Launch
Held at Morton’s The
Steakhouse, DC
February 5, 2022
Booking Inquiries
Email: info@ronadwrites.com
Literary Inquiries
Email: Shay@houseofbohannon.com