Lashonda Beauregard is a songwriter/author from Alexandria, Louisiana. She's a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Lashonda is the songwriter of the song "Black Diamonds" by the artist Songbird. Lashonda enjoys writing song lyrics and poetry and is the author of eight published books. "I used to be really shy in school. Back in high school I was actually voted most bashful (shyest girl). I had teachers and professors who told me I was a good writer. I like to write lyrics and books that inspire and stay with people long after they hear my songs and after they read the last page of my book. I believe that words are powerful, you can motivate and inspire people just by words that you pick up a pen and write."