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 received seven entries. I’ve read two. One was decent, one was pretty damn good. After going over 192 judged partials for the Stiletto contest, I became something of an expert in the kind of comments received by manuscripts. I … Continue reading
Number One New Year’s Resolution: Do NOT get involved in the silly, dramatic, lunatic ravings of people who have nothing better to do with their time than send out nasty emails, and try to provoke folks into dialogues about nothing. … Continue reading
I *did* get GH entries. Paranormal. Everyone put their name on. No one I know. Off to read.
The tsunami has created an interesting market for puff pieces. Take this incredibly offensive little story in the St. Petersburg Times: The Hand of God? I want to thank the following people for their realtively reasoned and patient responses (some … Continue reading
After all the crap with the CLW contest, I swore I wouldn’t be one of those complaining contest entrants, because I know how personally the judges take every comment. HOWEVER: I’ve gotten incredibly mixed scores in contests. People have hated … Continue reading
No Diversions to report. In fact, I had a little mini-breakdown on the job yesterday. There I was, minding my own business between the salad and the entree courses, and I burst into tears. The waiter, already tired from a … Continue reading
I *love* Casablanca. I love it, I love it, I love it. I worship at the altar of Rick’s Cafe Americain. I think it’s a decidedly perfect movie in every respect. Romance, adventure, friendship, it’s got it all. If I … Continue reading
Taxes. ::insert big sigh:: Blech. How much do I hate doing this? How much do I hate rediscovering every year how hateful self-employment tax is, how much I owe the government in Social Security — Social Security, I might add, … Continue reading
