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
Hmm. I kinda had a big announcement to make, but I don’t want to make it today, because there’s no way y’all will believe me. Darn April Fools. Here. Have a picture of Rio. That ought to hold you for … Continue reading
From time to time, I receive requests from near or complete strangers to help them in their quest for publication. (Also, occasionally to help them in their quest for college admissions, since, you know, my first series was set in … Continue reading
On one of my writer’s loops, a writer is bemoaning the fact that she’s been waiting to hear back from an agent about her submission since last summer. When last she wrote in for a status update, the agent responded … Continue reading
It’s not the fur. Even when it gets everywhere. Even when it won’t come off your favorite coat. Even when it makes you sneeze. It’s not how they bark at leaves, or chase the squirrels, or run after cars. It’s … Continue reading
I haven’t been posting. Instead, I’ve been posterboarding: See what I did there? Books are complex, man. I never have to plotboard for my short stories. Related: I’m so out of practice. I haven’t made a plot board since Rampant, … Continue reading
Back in December I posted a list of goals for 2011, and said I’d check in once a month. Here’s January’s results. How did I do in February? Writing: This was a stellar month for writing, as evinced by the … Continue reading
My baby is teething, and right now I’m thankful. Because while I was up last night, listening to Sailor Boy croon our little girl back to sleep (again), I came up with an amazingly brilliant idea. And unlike most of … Continue reading
My copy is winging its way to me right now, but I’ve promised myself that I’m not allowed to read it until I turn in my newest short story (which still needs a title, darn it) and my book (which … Continue reading
I ran across a review of Rampant that pointed me in the direction of this (apparently quite popular) discussion of the cover. Seems some dude named Joel (Who, in his profile pics, looks to be a hipster about my age) … Continue reading
Back in December I posted a list of my goals for 2011, and said I’d check in once a month to keep myself honest. How did I do in January? Writing: I wrote one of the short stories I have … Continue reading
