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
jay Originally uploaded by dianapeterfreund. Three cheers for my man Jay! I’m not big into reality shows. In fact, during the reality craze, the only show I ever watched more than once or twice was Joe MIllionaire (It was like … Continue reading
1. Even if you don’t have a manuscript under submission, when an agent calls you, your heart thinks it’s about your work. It beats wildly for all of three seconds, and then you realize she’s just asking you about contest … Continue reading
So I was at a restaurant the other day, and the hostess was admiring my Maggie Award. The conversation went like this: Hostess: What a great necklace! Where did you get it?Me: Actually, it’s a writing award.Hostess: Oh, what did … Continue reading
Eh. I knew it would either be her or Briar Rose. Though I’ve always liked Belle a great deal. You Are Ariel! Headstrong and fiesty. You have a mind of your own that’s full of romantic dreams about the world … Continue reading
Got this fun little bit of spam in my inbox today. Now, before I get into the email, I would like to point out that I have nothing against self publishing, and applaud the people brave enough to go the … Continue reading
I recently received the following email from one of my readers: Subject: HELPDiana,I have an interesting situation. I had reservations at two restaurants for Valentines Day(Berns and Melting Pot) of which I was going to allow my girlfriend to choose. … Continue reading
One word or two? Even the professionals disagree. Which brings me to my daily diversion. I’m taking a copyediting test on Monday, for a job I really, really, really, really, really, really, really want. Please help me. If you have … Continue reading
The New Secret Project (NSP) is consuming my nights and days. I’m reading books, making charts, doing research, experimenting with plans, forming plot arcs. I fell asleep doing it last night, and woke up this monring because there were some … Continue reading
From a *very* intelligent posters on one my loops: “Our knowledge… should always be a tool that helps us, not a roadblock that we place in our own path.” Sing it, sister! And this, in a nutshell, is what I’m … Continue reading
So this is what I dreamed last night: I won some sort of contract — a paranormal novella in an anthology with some pretty big names (yeah, I know, I don’t write para, blah blah blah). Everything was out of … Continue reading
