The Happenings!!

November 2024

 
Join us for a weekend full of meet/greets, mix and mingles, red carpet experiences, book signings and an intimate performance by Howard Hewitt.  
 
Nov 1st – Friendship Matters Experience  Mixer
🎉👯‍♀️ Bring your best friend and immerse yourself in an evening of fun with award-winning author Rona D. Drinkard and friends! 🎉👯‍♀️
On November 1st, we’re kicking off Opening Night at RRAW, and you’re invited! Gather your closest friends for a night filled with laughter, connection, and unforgettable experiences. It’s the perfect way to launch a weekend brimming with romance, inspiration, and genuine camaraderie.
 
Dress to impress for this chic and elegant event. Enjoy a lively DJ, delicious appetizers, and a cash bar with entry at just $10 (+taxes) per person.  Secure your ticket and explore the other exciting events planned for the weekend—there’s something for everyone!
Get your tickets here! – https://www.eventzilla.net/e/rraw-experience-2024-2138602330
Let’s come together to celebrate the power of friendship and set the stage for an incredible RRAW experience! 🌟 

 

November 1 & 2, 2024 – Hilton, Old Town Alexandria, VA

April 2025

~SAVE THE DATE~

Join us in the home of Motown April 2025.  This will be yet another unforgettable event filled with experiences we won’t soon forget.

For more info and to register:   https://atasteofbooks.com

April 10 – 12, 2025 – Southfield, MI

Past Engagements

Author Chat Replays

Who could’ve thought we’d have this much fun!  If you missed it, click below for the replay as we chatted shared some story tea and partied while doing so!

We had an absolute blast!!! We partied, chatted about all things Friendship, laughed, shared recaps from author hosts and giveaways!   If you missed it, you can catch the recap.  
Thanks again for your support over the last two years!!

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

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