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
Sorry I’ve been such a terrible blogger of late. I’ve had my head down deep in revision land for my secret project, which I’m finally starting to believe will really, REALLY happen, so hopefully I’ll be telling you all about … Continue reading
I’m so excited about my talk at the Library of Congress tomorrow. It’s free and open to the public, so come on by! Bring your friends! Drop by on your lunch hour — bagged lunches welcome (and if you have … Continue reading
I can’t believe FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS has been out for almost a month now! Time sure flies when you’re cleaning tree branches off your roof, throwing away every scrap of food in your fridge, and trying to figure … Continue reading
Rampant Reads: “One of Diana’s major strengths as a writer is her characters, especially her women and girls, and this book is full of beautifully rendered people. Elliot is strong and determined, knowing she made the choice she had to … Continue reading
Leila Roy (Bookshelves of Doom) for Kirkus: I enjoyed it so wholeheartedly and so unreservedly that I told my husband that reading it was like “being stabbed over and over again…but in a good way”—a compliment reserved for my favorite … Continue reading
Hey, Virginians/DCers/Marylanders/anyone who wants to come: Tomorrow, 3:30 PM in Old Town Alexandria’s charming HOORAY 4 BOOKS bookstore, you too can have the pleasure of attending the utterly awesome panel and signing with me and three other YA authors. Since … Continue reading
Today on Genreality I break down my recent discussion with my editor regarding my latest revisions letter. A must read for writers out there wondering what it’s like to work on revisions with an editor!
Battle Royale is on Netflix Instant right now, so the other night, Sailor Boy and I sat down to watch. It’s not my usual type of film at all, and I probably wouldn’t have even heard of it, except it … Continue reading
One of the things about having a toddler is I don’t get out much anymore. Another of the things about having a toddler is that when she goes to bed at night, I’m too exhausted to do much of anything … Continue reading
