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
Far too lazy. Didn’t work on my next essay tonight, but I did watch Lost and Invasion. And The Daily Show. Wow, TV. It’s like a drug. But, since I’ve seen it maybe once or twice this summer, I think … Continue reading
I have a post I’d like to write brewing somewhere in the back of my head. It’s about rules and craft and submissions and the industry and industry myopia, but the yeast hasn’t risen yet, so I’m holding off. In … Continue reading
1. Being at a dinner party where every single other person at the table was either currently in or had been in graduate school. I was feeling intimidated until one said, “Yeah, but you’re a novelist.” 2. Reading gossip magazines … Continue reading
I’ve got another virus. Fortunately, this one I’m happy about. So I told y’all about how I’ve been watching Firefly so that I know what’s going on when the movie Serenity hits theaters at the end of the month. I’ve … Continue reading
The Smart Bitches recently waded into the fray of the “rape in romance” conversation. It was the same-old dead horse arguments trotted out again, i.e., 1) some people don’t differentiate between rape and forced seduction, 2) some people won’t read … Continue reading
I’m sick again. Dammit all to hell. Those of you who know me (or who spend any time at all reading my blog) already know that of the things I do poorly, being sick is probably in the top ten. … Continue reading
Step One: Get intoxicated. Done with assistance from Lawyer Girl and a bottle of superfine Cabernet she’s been saving to celebrate with me.Followed by retsina. Folowed by cupcakes which were *not* alcoholic. Probably better if, during Step One, do not … Continue reading
Sorry to be MIA, folks. I’ve just been — out of sorts — all week and I can’t quite put a finger on why. Every day, when Sailor Boy asks what’s wrong, I don’t really have a good answer. (Of … Continue reading
You can always tell I’m wiped when I resort to internet quizzes. However, here I think I have an excuse. You see, I adore this story. I say “story” because in this case, I adore both versions: the book version, … Continue reading
secretsocietygirl Originally uploaded by dianapeterfreund. Borrowed from Robyn Schneider: The Cover Game: Go to Google Images and type in the title of your book. Use quotation marks. Whatever the first image that comes up is the new (often nightmare) cover … Continue reading
