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.
Author Archives: Diana
Possibly the best thing ever. Everyone go look at it, except for Sailor Boy, who may suddenly realize that the Printz Awards are attended by folks other than elderly lady librarians. Yes, it’s safe for work. But maybe not safe … Continue reading
Spent last weekend at Y’ALLFest in Charleston. Great fun was had by all… and oh, the pie. THE PIE. But more on that later. The bad news is I was kind of crap at taking pictures this YA’LLFest, so there … Continue reading
Thanks to JoLee, I have just found out that Amazon chose For Darkness Shows the Stars as one of their Best Teen Books of 2012. This is so exciting to me. As you all know (since I haven’t been able … Continue reading
So I’m vastly behind on my NaNoWriMo goals, for a variety of reasons, most of them life, rather than writing-related. This weekend was my wedding anniversary, we had Q’s parent-teacher conference on Friday and there was no school on Monday, … Continue reading
I know I do! So head on over to Mostly YA Lit, where Tiff is interviewing… well, Elliot North, from For Darkness Shows the Stars, and giving away a signed copy. Check it out!
Today is election day here in the United States. If you are eligible to vote, then I urge you to do so. Your vote counts. You have no idea how much it counts. I did not start voting regularly until … Continue reading
Look what I found (no, my publisher doesn’t send it to me, I have to track it down online myself). It’s the cover of the Brazilian version of Tap & Gown, which is called SOCIEDADE SECRETA: ESCOLHAS DE FORMATURA. (This … Continue reading
Today is a really special day: the release date for Maureen McGowan‘s amazing new novel, DEVIANTS. Here’s a brief summary: In a post-apocalyptic world, where the earth is buried by asteroid dust that’s mutated the DNA of some humans, orphaned, … Continue reading
So here we are bracing for Sandy, so if you don’t see blogs from me this week, that will be why. What kind of news is going on Chez Diana? Went to a Halloween Party on Saturday night. SB dressed … Continue reading
Today you can see some pictures and read a description of Q’s second birthday party, which was a Mathilda and the Orange Balloon-themed party, over at the fantastic home and design blog, Apartment Therapy. Lots and lots of pictures. I … Continue reading
