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
I’m going to be at TWO book festivals this weekend, which kind of makes up for me entirely skipping out on the National Book Festival and going on vacation instead. First up on Friday are my appearances at the Baltimore … Continue reading
Ah, back from a long and glorious weekend vacation. Sailor Boy’s family took a house down the shore, as they say, and we spent the weekend fishing, boating, eating crabs, looking at the horses and chickens in the nearby barn … Continue reading
Last week, my youngest brother and his wife had a baby. Seeing as I had just turned in my latest book to copyedits, I decided to take a day or two off and do some freezer cooking. I’d seen it … Continue reading
Some of you know that I studied science in college — geology, in fact. Certain areas of study in geology are part of major political and religious debates in this country right now: namely, climate change and paleontology. I didn’t … Continue reading
As those who follow me on Twitter know, I recently came across some really bad advice that is making the rounds among the aspiring writer circles and forums on the internet. There are two different prongs to this exceptionally crappy … Continue reading
Today I join the ongoing theme week on Genreality and answer Sasha’ questions about my writing schedule and dream projects. Check it out.
Sorry for the delay in announcing these, guys. Ever since getting back from Dragon*Con I’ve been dealing with a) Con Crud for me and Q (I still don’t have my voice back– thank goodness for tea with honey!) b) some … Continue reading
Over on Genreality today I’m talking about the book The Pocket Muse, and how I find it more inspiring than I thought.
A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy (Liz B.): Excellent world building does not a plot make; For Darkness Shows the Stars is not just the Persuasion story (reunion of separated lovers) but also about Elliot’s own struggles to … Continue reading
I’ll be back tomorrow to reveal the results of my recent giveaways (and with an EPIC Dragon*Con post) but for now, I thought I’d point out a few other places you can find me (and giveaways) about the web: Enna … Continue reading
