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
From the mailbag, T. asks: When you write a novel it’s like a boat-load of short stories, with the same characters, and they tie together, right? So how would someone with great ideas get them onto paper if they don’t … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I shared some Rampant Fan Art, so I moseyed on over to the Killer Unicorn Club on Deviantart to see what they had… …and then I fell over in shock and awe from the wonderful … Continue reading
I owe y’all so many posts about my recent adventures — Florida and NINC and school visits and so much other stuff… But for now: Best. Book. Trailer. Ever: Carolyn Parkhurst, you rock. And, an awesome article about creating kick-ass … Continue reading
Here I am at the NINC Conference in sunny-but-cold Florida. And, last night I ran into none other than MJ Putney herself, which reminded me I had yet to pick a winner for the DARK MIRROR giveaway contest, so I … Continue reading
See more here. Free food, book giveaways, and a panel with 4 YA authors (and an editor), including yours truly. If you’re a teen who loves to read, check it out.
The other night, after tucking Queenie into her crib, Sailor Boy and I sat down to watch one of the many, many superhero films we missed in the theater last year while we were busy caring for a newborn. This … Continue reading
I often receive emails from teen readers who want to travel abroad like Astrid — though maybe without the corresponding bow and arrow — but can’t afford it. I thought I’d pass along this information about scholarship programs for high … Continue reading
It’s gorgeous and sunny in DC today (for once) and I am home with Q, who is making lots of noise as I type this. She is a big talker, this baby. (I wonder where she gets it from?) She … Continue reading
One of the most common questions I receive about the unicorn series is in regards to the way the world at large responds to the rediscovery of unicorns. At the beginning of Rampant, people don’t think there are any such … Continue reading
This was Queenie a year ago: This was Queenie on her birthday: Getting her new present, which is an awesome candy apple red piano. Q loves music. She’s such a rock star. Drums, guitars, music boxes, pianos, maracas, this cool, … Continue reading
