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
1. There should be more appreciation for the art of lying on the couch and moaning. I think it takes real skill. Sailor Boy does not agree, to judge by the snide eyerolls he has been casting my way. 2. … Continue reading
On one of my email loops, there is a discussion raging about whether or not an agent should reject something that isn’t her cup of tea. One bestselling author who was formerly an editor said she found the practice unprofessional. … Continue reading
Today’s post comes courtesy of my guest spot at Romancing the Blog. Head on over and learn all about The Poisoned Nipple Theory.
A few answers to questions posted in the comments section of the cover post: 1. Yes the book will be a hardcover release. And yes, you can pre-order it on Amazon! 2. We dropped the “Confessions” part of the title, … Continue reading
Gakked from Scalzi. I’ve bolded the ones I’ve seen. (But first: ALL HAIL DEIDRE KNIGHT. She knows why.) The 50 Most Significant Comedy Films of All Time, from The Rough Guide to Comedy Movies by Bob McCabe. Airplane!All About EveAmelie … Continue reading
John Fowles has died, at age 79. I remember reading his book The Magus in 11th grade English class. Most of the students like it because it was “the dirty book” but this writer sucked me completely into his labyrinthine … Continue reading
My cover is here. All hail Leigh Wells, the amazing illustrator, Paolo, the head of the Bantam Dell art department, and my wonderful editor, Kerri Buckley. I am physically incapable of not staring at this thing. You guys should see … Continue reading
So my plan was to post my cover today. Yay! Unfortunately, when I uploaded it to Flickr, my photo-sharing space, the colors went all wonky, and the gorgeous cobalt/teal background devolved into a vibrant mint green that, well, let’s just … Continue reading
Sailor Boy has been studying Intellectual Property. One of the cases used as an example in his class deals with a man who sued Cole Porter, saying that Porter had stolen four notes from the middle of one of his … Continue reading
blaze cover Originally uploaded by dianapeterfreund. Hey guys! My first Harlequin cover is out this month. Susan Kearney’s Beyond the Edge is the first “Extreme Blaze” and she definitely pushes the envelope of category romance! You’ve never seen anything like … Continue reading
