Diamond Drake

I'm noticing a disturbing trend when it comes to authors offering their books for read-to-review. Some of them seem to forget that while they are supplying a free book, the reader still is doing them a favor! That might be something to consider when listing all the "rules and regulations" that must be met before the book will be gifted. What gives the author the right to tell potential readers what they can or can't say about the book? And who are they to then issue threats that if the reviewer doesn't say the right thing they won't be provided a copy of the next part of the trilogy? Maybe it's just me but I think that's ridiculous and extremely off putting. I actually screamed at my computer when I read this last one. I won't write what I said, though, because it wasn't cute! hahahaha

Thanks for the add

Razor Razor Thanks for adding me!
Author of: Infatuated Release Date:4/01/14
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2...

Jaylis wrote: "So do you want to check out Karma 2? We might as well go ahead and knock it out. I'm curious to know what Micky plans to do to get revenge. Come on, Diamond D, let's read it! You down? lol"

See, this is why I can't finish reading or writing! ha,ha,ha My poor little kindle app is about to explode because I've downloaded so much stuff. I want to read another one with you guys but I'm gonna have to pass this time. I REALLY need to focus on getting Love's Choice done. And Love's Fool 2 is in the works as well. All the requests (and demands ha,ha,ha) for a sequel must have awaken Madeline and her crew. Hopefully I'll be able to read with you all again soon.

So do you want to check out Karma 2? We might as well go ahead and knock it out. I'm curious to know what Micky plans to do to get revenge. Come on, Diamond D, let's read it! You down? lol

Diamond D, I got another freebie for us to try. It's called What Wendy Wants and it's free on amazon. Let me know if you want to read it. I'll tell Kay and Shema too.

Ti'Africia wrote: "Darn you Diamond Drake!!! lol. You made me cry again. I love your writing technique and I am so happy Kayt recommended your books to me. Stay Blessed!!!"

Ha,ha,ha! I'm so thankful you enjoyed my books. I will definitely have to thank Kay. She and her sister have helped me a lot by spreading the word and I really appreciate it. Thanks so much for being willing to give me a chance. I will most definitely take the encouragement and excitement into finishing my next book and see if I can get some more tears out of you!!!! HA,HA,HA!!! Thanks again.

Darn you Diamond Drake!!! lol. You made me cry again. I love your writing technique and I am so happy Kayt recommended your books to me. Stay Blessed!!!

Ti'Africia wrote: "When is your next book dropping?"

I'd hoped for September, but I'm so far behind at this point that I don't know if that's doable. I'm working on it, though! It's called Love's Choice and will introduce a new cast of characters--The Haughtons. I love them! ha,ha,ha.

When is your next book dropping?

Hi diamond

I see your friends with Katrina p Williams. I sent you one recommendation from her but be sure to read "grandpas courtship" also by her. Cute southern love story.

Hey, Diamond...thanks for the invite into your circle of friends...looking forward to sharing chats and reading your reviews...Happy Reading & Writing :-)

Well, Love's Fool didn't win the big prize in the Indie Author contest. It placed third (an honorable mention) but you know what . . . I'm STILL fired up about it!!!! There were over 300 entrants in the African American category so third ain't too shabby! ha,ha,ha I want to say thank you to my new goodreads family. It was your encouragement and wonderful reviews and comments that gave me the confidence to enter Love's Fool and For the Love of Jade. I've never participated in a contest before so to win the International Book Award for one and an honorable mention in the other, shoot, I'm stoked! Big hugs and kisses to all of you for your support. It means the world to me.

Diamond wrote: "Okay, I know this is gonna sound REAL crazy but it was my second novel, For the Love of Jade, that actually won! I was so excited when I saw the notification that I assumed it was the results from ..."

LMAO!!!

Oh. My. Godddddddd! Goodreads family Love's Fool was just announced at the 2013 International Book Award WINNER!!!!!!! I'm trembling, crying, and about to jump out of my skin I'm SO happy and excited and honored! This is one of the most amazing things to happen to me career wise!!!! OMG!!!!

Rabbit wrote: "We ready Diamond D!!! About 50 ppl will be here anxious to dive into convos these books, girly! Some of them finished this morning so they can't WAIT to meet you. It's gonna be off the hook so get ..."
Thank you SO much for all the time and effort you put into welcoming me into your home. It was AMAZING and I felt so loved and supported. Your family and friends were so incredibly welcoming and they made me feel like a star! Thank you, thank you, thank you! I appreciate everything you did more than you know.

Kayt wrote: "You are AWESOME Diamond! Everybody was so impressed with you. Most of them still over there laughing and talking and saying how real and fun and inspirational you are. My mama LOVED you and that's ..."
Girl, I was so sleepy last night when I saw this that all I could manage was thank you so much! ha,ha,ha You just don't know how much it meant to me to have all of you there supporting me and making me feel SO special! It was wonderful and I sincerely appreciate all of it! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Awww, thank you SO much, Kay! I'm so grateful.

We ready Diamond D!!! About 50 ppl will be here anxious to dive into convos these books, girly! Some of them finished this morning so they can't WAIT to meet you. It's gonna be off the hook so get ready to have some fun. C U soon

I'm SO fired up about the 2014 Romance Slam Jam in New Orleans! Thanks for welcoming me to the RSJ family, Deatri!

Jay wrote: "No doubt Diamond! We gonna make it a time you will never forget!!! lol"

Oh, lord, I'm getting nervous! ha,ha,ha If meeting you all in the parking lot of Food 4 Less is any indication then I KNOW it's gonna be something else! HA,HA,HA!

Well, here we go . . . to all of you who were kind enough to enter my giveaway for two copies of Love's Fool, the results are in! I'm not sure if you received my updated invitation shortening the length of the giveaway but it ended today. I couldn't think of a fairer way to do it than to drop your names in a box and have my husband draw two names. So that's what I did. And the winners are . . . drum roll please . . . Pamela Sarratt and Cocoa Faye!!! Yay!!! Don't fret, those of you whose name wasn't pulled out of my Weight Watchers potato crisps box (ha,ha,ha). You can still read Love's Fool for free! Just visit www.romancenovelsincolor.com under "free reads" and you can download your very own copy. Thanks again for entering and happy reading!

No doubt Diamond! We gonna make it a time you will never forget!!! lol

Jay wrote: "Hey Diamond D. I haven't been on here in a minute. What's up? I was scrolling through the pages and I was wondering if you get irritated when ppl be on here making crazy ass comments about your boo..."

Ha,ha,ha. Girl, no, I don't think of it as crazy, I guess. It's just someone's opinion. I know I'm not going to please everyone. I listen for the things that will help me or something I hear more than a couple of times. Other than that, I don't trip about it. I always think there's a difference between someone being constructive to aid me in being a better writer and just commenting.
Okay, Jay, I've got to run my kid to school. I'm looking forward to the book club!

Hey Diamond D. I haven't been on here in a minute. What's up? I was scrolling through the pages and I was wondering if you get irritated when ppl be on here making crazy ass comments about your books. I don't know how you take it. I'd be telling they asses off!

If you would prefer to download your free copy of Imagined Love, you can do so at www.screwpulp.com Thanks in advance. If you'd like to chat about it feel free to contact me here on Goodreads or on my website at www.diamonddrakebooks.com

Thanks for the friendvite :)

Hi Diamond!

Nice to meet you! Thank you for the friend invitation. I look forward to talking good books with you. :)

It's been SO much fun meeting and getting to know other authors. I like sharing the joys and challenges of being a writer with those who understand. I hope to gain some great friends through this.