FAQ: Miscellaneous

So my modem is fried. Which means I’m sitting in a coffee shop typing this. People! Outside world! Extraordinary.

Question: “How do you pronounce your last name?(I’ve told some of my friends about your books, and I’m sure I messed up your name)”

Answer: Thank you for telling friends about my book! I tend to say “Peter-froind” (like “Freud” but with an N), but “Peter-friend” is what most of my family sticks with. It’s the Americanized version, since “freund” is German for “friend.” I suppose if you were German, you’d pronounce it “peh-tur-froind.” “Peter-friend” seems to be easiest to most people. It’s unfortunate that people can pronounce “freud” just fine but add that N and it throws everyone out of whack!

Question: “Were you ever a virginal unicorn hunter?”

Answer: Yes, but I’m married now, so those days are behind me. It’s all ironing boards and bread baking and affairs with the milkman.

Question: “What do you love most about unicorns?”

Answer: They are very tasty, but a bit tough, so you have to marinate them for at least two hours in a sauce made from equal parts soy sauce, honey, and olive oil. Delish!

Question: “Who did you want Veronica Mars to be with?”

Answer: Logan. I never bought any of her boyfriends but Logan. Duncan, in particular, was disastrous. Then again, if Veronica is with Logan, that means he can’t be my boyfriend. Hmmmm…