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Diamonds N’ Roses
by Vogue
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Synopsis
After battling through the highs and lows of an intense and often dramatic relationship, fashion designer, Carmen Davenport, and business mogul, Jay Santiago, are finally ready to plan their most anticipated event to date – their wedding. However, before they can get down the aisle, they must endure a few unexpected surprises, twists, and turns.
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Enjoy this peek inside:
Memories, both good and bad, lingered in Carmen’s mind until she felt her eyes growing heavy. She fought against the sleep, but it was a bigger predator than she. Eventually her eyes closed and when she did finally wake, it was because someone was knocking on her door and her phone was ringing off the hook. She answered the door first and found Gully on the other side.
“You’re not dressed,” he said as if she should’ve been.
“I didn’t have an easy night.” Carmen yawned as she wondered what news Jay’s cousin was there to bring. “What’s going on?”
“We can’t find Jay. He’s not answering his phone.”
Carmen didn’t find the news shocking. She assumed Jay wanted some time alone like she did as they came to grips with the end of another failed engagement. “He was here earlier,” she told him. “He has my car.”
“Is it true you called off the wedding?”
The question hit a soft spot as she had to verbally confirm the decision. She didn’t answer right off, taking a breath before telling him she did. Gully looked disappointed by her response. “We always hit a roadblock,” she explained. “We get so close only for it not to work.”
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About Vogue:
Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, Vogue’s journey through the world of creative writing first began in middle school with poetry and songwriting. However, it was her discovery of prose that opened the door to a world of endless possibilities.
A graduate of Winthrop University (Rock Hill, S.C.), possessing a bachelor’s degree in social work, Vogue, first birthed the idea of The Diamond Collection in the halls of her alma mater. In 2003, she put pen to paper and thus was created, Diamonds in The Rough, part one of The Diamond Collection series.
By 2010, Vogue had written drafts of the entire ten book series and in June of 2010, Diamonds in The Rough, was published. Soon followed by Diamonds Are Forever in October of 2010, The Ace of Diamonds in February of 2013, and Black Diamonds on July 4, 2015, Vogue joined a league of other writers, determined to make her mark in the literary world.
Vogue released the fifth book in the series, Diamonds N’ Roses, on December 25, 2016. She took a hiatus to earn a Master of Fine Arts degree from Queens University in Charlotte, NC, but released parts six and seven of the Diamond Collection series, The Diamond Tiara and Dirty Red Diamonds, on June 7, 2022.
When she isn’t writing, Vogue enjoys cooking, blogging about food (Instagram: Miss Black Foodie), attending concerts, festivals, and traveling.
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Part V? So, is this like a serial?
Hello! Yes, this is a series entitled The Diamond Collection. There is a total of seven books currently in print. Following this novel, is Parts Six and Seven (The Diamond Tiara and Dirty Red Diamonds), which were both released on June 7, 2022.
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From the synopsis and the peek inside this sounds like a fantastic story line.
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Captivating and unforgettable.
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Sounds fantastic
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this sounds wonderful, thanks
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This looks so cool!
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Sounds like it’s full of twists and I’m here for it!
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sounds like a wonderful book, thanks
Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!
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this sounds like a really good book
I just love your cover.
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Happy Friday! I hope you have a great holiday weekend!
Thanks! I hope you do, too!
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
I love the cover! Thanks for the giveaway!
What was your favorite chapter and why?
My favorite chapter is Chapter 19: Bed of Lies. In this chapter, Carmen is very transparent with Jay with her feelings regarding his betrayal. Her dialogue represents the words I’ve always wanted to say to the person who betrayed me.
have a great long weekend
I hope you are having an enjoyable weekend!
Which authors do you admire and why?
There are authors whose work I enjoy reading (Ashley Antoinette, Sistah Souljah, Terry McMillan), but I do not know a lot about them or their story to say I admire them. What I do admire is their dedication to the craft as they’ve all had longevity in their careers as writers.
did you always want to be a writer
No, it wasn’t my initial dream, but when I was in high school, I fell in love with the idea of creating my own “worlds,” and became hooked.
Have a great week!
Do you hide any secrets in your books that only a few people will find?
I do hide secrets in my books, but no one will be able to find them because my characters and plots are very different from who I am as a person
sounds wonderful, thanks for sharing
I hope you had a great Labor Day weekend!
How many books have you written and which is your favorite?
I have written seven books and while I love them all for different reasons, if I had to choose, my favorite is The Ace of Diamonds (Book Three). When I read that book, in my mind, I feel like I’m watching a movie because the book is so action-packed.
what are you looking forward to this Fall
Continuing to promote my series, engaging with more readers, and diving into new books!
Have any of your books been made into audiobooks? If so, what are the challenges in producing an audio book?
At this current time, none of my books are audiobooks. It is not a format I have explored.
was it hard finding a publisher
No, I am a self-published author.
Do you have a strict writing schedule or do you just write when you want to?
If I do not have a release date in mind, I write when I want to. However, if I have a set date then I have a strict writing schedule which is typically daily for around 2-4 hours.
do you have any other books started
There are seven total books available in the series. Diamonds N’ Roses is Book 5. Aside from these books, I do not have any other books started, but I am outlining the eighth book in the series.
Great cover
Sounds like a good series. Love the title of the next books, “Dirty Red Diamonds”.
What was the highlight of writing this book?
The highlight of writing this book was the research. I went to a Wedding Expo, researched different colors, wedding dresses, ceremonies, etc. to try to be as detailed as possible.
at what age did you start writing
I’m not sure of my exact age, but I was a junior in high school. It started then and I’ve been writing ever since 😁
How many books will be in the series?
There will be a total of ten books in the series.