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
I can’t believe it’s been an entire month since I’ve updated. Actually, I can. The little snapdragon has been keeping me pretty busy for the last six weeks, and it’s so hard to type one-handed!* I’ve been limited mostly to … Continue reading
Okay, release day plus one. What can I say, I’m a little distracted these days. Anyway, yesterday marks the release of my seventh novel, MORNING GLORY, the story of a plucky television news producer and the dueling co-anchors she must … Continue reading
Head on over to Dark Faerie Tales today where Astrid Llewelyn is guest blogging about an urban legend she finds both terrifying and… suspect. There’s a giveaway involved as well!
Some of you have asked how Rio is dealing with the arrival of our new First Mate. The answer is… she’s taking it out on me. The baby gets love and attention and little kisses on the scalp. Sailor Boy … Continue reading
As some of you have guessed, I have another new release this month. (No, not Morning Glory. That’s not for another two weeks.) I have a daughter. She arrived bright and early Tuesday morning, and has so far spent her … Continue reading
Today marks the release of my SIXTH novel, ASCENDANT! Unless this is your first time at my site (why, hello there!) you already know ASCENDANT is the sequel to RAMPANT, a young adult contemporary fantasy about killer unicorns. Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading
As previously mentioned, tonight I will be appearing at a Zombies vs. Unicorns panel at the Baltimore Book Festival alongside editors Holly Black and Justine Larbelestier, and fellow contributors Kathleen Duey, Carrie Ryan, and Scott Westerfeld (a little birdie told … Continue reading
The news is out, and apparently my agent already has her hands on a hot copy, so I suppose I can finally, finally share the news I’ve been keeping to myself for nine months: My SECOND full-length book this year……. … Continue reading
(First: the winner of the Worldbuilding Q&A giveaway is alaska! Alaska, email me and tell me your address and whether or not you want Rampant or Ascendant. To everyone else, I’m still answering questions, but I’ve been a bit tied … Continue reading
Last night, my pal Pam Bachorz and I were supposed to participate in a chat on worldbuilding at yalitchat.org. Unfotunately, neither Pam nor I are a member of that particular organization. We were confused and thought we were participating in … Continue reading
