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
These are real: You can buy them (or ones very much like them) and put them in your house: For what it’s worth, the ones above don’t look like any unicorns in my book (kirins, which the shape most resembles, … Continue reading
Gee, wonder when I went out of town to YA’LLFest: Back on the wagon and trying to catch up. Go, NaNoWriMo!
This weekend, I’m at YA’LLfest in Charleston, SC with a TON of other authors. See the full schedule here. I’m actually going to be on TWO panels, despite this earlier schedule: 4 PM DON’T DYSTOPIAN: Cinema Room, Theater Beth Revis … Continue reading
Thank you all so much for your enthusiasm about my new book cover. Since I’ve been getting a lot of questions about it, I thought I would create a central place for asking and answering. Here are some of the … Continue reading
Just so y’all know, I did 3543 today. Boo-yeah. That puts me ahead for the next two days. Weekend, you are mine.
I am participating in NaNoWriMo this year, though I think, officially, I’m cheating. Because I’m working on an already-started book, which is, according to the NaNo rules, “punishable by death.” Seriously, that’s what it says. However, in chatting about this … Continue reading
“Our ancestors,” Tatiana said, as the sanctuary was plunged into darkness, “took refuge here during the Wars of the Lost. Some already lived on these islands. Some came as the reach of the wars grew ever wider. But all were … Continue reading
Yesterday I promised to tell you all about how a music video inspired the cover for For Darkness Shows the Stars. But that’s not entirely true. When we last left our tale, I had been sending pictures of starscapes to … Continue reading
So this is the week I’m going to show you all the For Darkness Shows the Stars cover, which is my favorite of all my covers. But before I can talk about the cover, I want to talk about the … Continue reading
