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
(First: Today is the last day to enter the Cassandra Clare Giveaway. I’ll be picking the winner at 5 PM Eastern). Today marks the 236th birthday of Jane Austen. Happy birthday, Jane. Last night, I attended a performance of a … Continue reading
Last month, author Christine Johnson witnessed something horrible happening to a local dog. (Seriously, do not click that link back there unless you have a strong stomach). Moved by the poor animal’s plight, as well as the plight of so … Continue reading
So who says all Christmas presents need to be surprises? This one comes without wrapping paper. I have one of these: It is signed by the lovely Cassandra Clare. I am giving it away. The giveaway goes until 5 PM … Continue reading
I just can’t stop. Veronica Mars: Then I started doing one for Gossip Girl, but 1) I ran out of room, and 2) I’m about halfway through season four, and a wrench just got thrown into my design. I’m going … Continue reading
Today I had the privilege of being interviewed on Marissa’s blog, Many to Read Before I Sleep, in which I talk about my chidhood literary crushes and BFFS, and a few points of trivia you may or may not know. … Continue reading
Some of you know this, but in my other life, I was a science major. (Geology to be precise). Which meant that in the course of my studies, I wound up making quite a lot of chemical diagrams. I love … Continue reading
There has been a lot of discussion recently on the state of love triangles in the current crop of YA literature. Most of the discussion has focused on how gosh darn prevalent it is, with a lot of the usual … Continue reading
Behold the drop-dead gorgeous cover of my March release: Brave New Love: 15 Dystopian Tales of Desire. When Carrie sent this to me over Thanksgiving, I almost fell over. This is the third (of four, thus far) anthologies that Carrie … Continue reading
I am holding in my hands an advanced reader copy of what will be my eighth published novel: For Darkness Shows the Stars. It is a gorgeously designed book, filled with special fonts and curlicues and tiny touches of fabulousness … Continue reading
Oh, so many movies I’m excited about: Like look at this freaky Snow White adaptation. Not loving KStew as a Joan of Arc-y Snow White, but Charlize Theron rocks my socks as the evil queen. Plus — wowsa, the imagery! … Continue reading
