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
Long time authors I know often talk about “author theme” — the common, even subconscious topics authors keep returning to in their work. I’ve talked about it a little before in regards to the fact that I write a lot … Continue reading
Happy Earth Day, guys! I am spending Earth Day NOT being outside because 1) I have a manuscript due to my editor early next weekend and I’m working my butt off on it and 2) It’s freaking COLD out there. … Continue reading
For my Brazilian readers: There’s a giveaway of Uma Manhã Gloriosa at the blog Leituras & Devaneios right now and through May 9. The rules of the giveaway are all at the blog (Google Translate tells me it’s pretty standard, … Continue reading
Sometimes editors don’t even know what they’re asking for. (Not you, Kristin. You’re brilliant.)
As I mentioned in my previous post, Sailor Boy and I just gained a large art piece for our living room. The canvas came without any hanging hardware, so of course, I took to the internet to figure out how … Continue reading
The sun is out, the birds are singing, and my baby slept for seven hours twice in a row this weekend. Things are great. And I managed to make some headway on some of my big yearly goals. In the … Continue reading
There are some authors who believe writing is revising. I am not one of those, but I think that the longer I am in this business, the more I get there.* This is my job, for the foreseeable future (i.e., … Continue reading
Boy do I have a busy day ahead of me. I got my revision letter for my latest book last night, so I’m excited to dive into that, I have a contract to sign (yay! Work!), and I have to … Continue reading
(Please note: this is not the “big news” from April 1st. We’re having technical difficulties). I am please to report that I am once again participating in the Annapolis Book Festival at the Key School. The Festival will be this … Continue reading
