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
Big surprise: Out of 48 votes, 23, or almost half of you, insisted that “it was all in the execution.” Well, of course it is. I’d be the first to tell you that flashbacky tangents are going to slow a … Continue reading
This Thursday, at 9 p.m. EST, I’ll be chatting at The Knight Agency chat space. Here’s the info. Okay, now I’m nervous. Come keep me company!
Saw this going around the internet. You post 15 facts about books and you. I’d tag Julie, since she hasn’t posted since July, but I know she’s snowed under with deadlines right now. 😉 1. A whole wall of our … Continue reading
These are my favorite pieces of writing advice. 1. Love the book, not the scene. Karen Hawkins2. There are no rules in writing. There are useful principles. Throw them away when they’re not useful. But always know what you’re throwing … Continue reading
So the Smart Bitches have put up their “worst breakup stories” posts, and some of them are real doozies. Most are sad, many uplifting, or funny, and some are truly psychopathic. I cannot believe the woman who murdered her ex’s … Continue reading
(Note: Be sure to check out the “sample pages” poll results, below!) Julie Leto wrote in an earlier post This business is too competitive to have a weak opening. How true that is! This topic dovetails nicely with a discussion … Continue reading
Well, that was fun. Thank you for everyone who participated! The results are as follows, out of 35 votes: A plurality of 15 (43%) respondants said it’s okay to include sample pages as long as the submissions guidelines don’t specifically … Continue reading
To the right of this screen is a lovely green poll I’m taking on whether or not to include sample pages with your query letters. As I said in my earlier post, I am really curious as to what the … Continue reading
Pure Nerd60 % Nerd, 47% Geek, 39% Dork For The Record:A Nerd is someone who is passionate about learning/being smart/academia.A Geek is someone who is passionate about some particular area or subject, often an obscure or difficult one.A Dork is … Continue reading
Because there seems to be a bit of confusion: QUERY LETTER: A short, one-page letter sent to an edtior or agent, meant to interest them in your work. Should include:1) mention of previous pertinent fiction publishing credits (if any, and … Continue reading
