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
Sorry for the lack of posting. I’ve been on vacation on sunny Florida (note to self: next time mom tells me to “pack warm” for a trip to Florida, understand that her definition of “cold front” means it’s 73 degrees, … Continue reading
I saw this on Lydia Joyce’s blog and couldn’t resist. It’s a word frequency program from Georgetown. You enter the text, and see how many unique words are in the block of text, as well as the frequency with which … Continue reading
So Candy and Sarah over at Smart Bitches Who Love Trashy Books are holding a “best breakup story” contest. Man, I love me some break-up stories. I’m so tempted to enter. After all, I have a phenomenal breakup story. It’s … Continue reading
No, really, it’s not. That’s a hard thing for some people to grasp. I know I struggle with it. I think it’s left over from grade school, where you were so insecure that you were sure that any slight was … Continue reading
Yes, I saw Harry Potter 4 last weekend, in a giant theatre, with stadium seating, surrounded by fans who hissed at Draco and cheered when Hermione dressed up for the Yule Ball, who hid their faces from the scary-ass mermaids … Continue reading
Translation: SECRET SOCIETY GIRLThat’s right, folks, it really is good news Friday! I am pleased to announce that I have sold my Russian translation rights for Secret Society Girl to AST Publishers (who also put out Meg Cabot) in a … Continue reading
Well, since Gena is busy auctioning off her brother in law, and I’ve had a crappy week, I’m commandeering her blog theme for the day. Give me some good news, people!Good news Friday? Actually, it’s kind of weird how crappy … Continue reading
So I’ve just discovered that my webmail has been down for the last few days. If you’ve sent me an email and I haven’t responded, that’s why. What’s even more annoying is that, though my mama always said I should … Continue reading
So I’m preparing for my first conference workshop: CAREER PLANNING AFTER THE FIRST SALE Which will be given at the Spacecoast Authors of Romance STAR conference in Cocoa Beach, Florida from February 3-5, 2006. There is going to be some … Continue reading
People who call it “chic lit.” I can’t decide which is the most likely cause of this most disturbing development. 1. That the person does not know how to spell “chick.”2. That the person does not know how to pronounce … Continue reading
