Frequently Asked Questions
Q: "How do you pronounce your last name?"
A: I pronounce it "Peter-froind" (think "Freud" with an N), but if that's too hard for you, "Peter-friend" works great. That's what it means in German, anyway, and it's how my dad and grandfather pronounce it.Q: "Is there going to be a third book in the killer unicorn series (that started with Rampant & Ascendant)?"
A: Yes, someday. I don't have a title, publisher, or release date yet, though. But I promise I have not abandoned Astrid! Meanwhile, enjoy the killer unicorn short stories.Q: "How many books are in the Secret Society Girl (Ivy League Novel) series?"
A: There are four books in the series. The correct reading order is: Secret Society Girl, Under the Rose, Rites of Spring (Break), and Tap & Gown.Q: "Are you going to write any more books in the Secret Society Girl (Ivy League Novel) series?"
A: Tap & Gown is the last book in the series. (It's time for Amy and me to graduate!) If you're interested in reading further in the series, check out the free secret stories.
Yearly Archives: 2005
I greatly admire Lauren Baratz-Logsted’s 2005 effort to read 365 books in a year. I have not the slightest clue how she did it. She also wrote two books. Who has that time? No matter. I read 52 books this … Continue reading
From Vanessa Virtue’s blog:Name Five Bad Things That Happened to You in 2005:1. Had a very bad cold that almost prevented me from going on vacation.2. Had my credit card stolen.3. Found out that people who I thought were my … Continue reading
So sometimes I’m writing away on this blog, and I forget that it really is visible to anyone who wants to see it. And the people who comment? Occasionally I grasp the totally wrong end of the stick when it … Continue reading
From a private email: “I hate synopses. I can’t wait until I’m published and don’t have to write them anymore.” Um, no. Nice try, though. And while I am sure there are some writers out there who do not write … Continue reading
Miss Snark is clearly in the Christmas spirit, as she has offered to read and critique 106 synopses with her “crapometer.” I’ve been reading — okay, no, not reading, I don’t have the fortitude for that, but skimming pargraphs here … Continue reading
1. What is your favorite Christmas carol? One? Are you kidding? Um probably “We Three Kings” though “Carol of the Bells” is great too.2. What is your favorite fun Christmas song? They’re ALL fun! Okay, fine. “Grandma Got Run OVer … Continue reading
Dude, is it me, or is Romancing the Blog gone? I haven’t been able to visit in days.
So I recently received an email from a college aquaintance that made my mouth drop. Apparently, her brother has fallen in love with a wonderful woman, and they want to get married. How lovely. Mazel Tov! One problem. He’s half … Continue reading
Confidential to M.A.E.: Congratulations on your promotion! Exciting news: my galleys came yesterday! Woo hoo! Now, if you are the reader of this blog who answers to the name Kerri Buckley, you’re going to tell me that they aren’t galleys, … Continue reading
Let’s get ready to ruuuummmmmmbllle. Rant warning full in place, y’all. I don’t want to hear it. Rant #1: Word Count So over at Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books, as well as elsewhere on the blogsophere, people are whingeing … Continue reading
