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
Smart Pop, the publishers of several of the critical essays I’ve written about pop fiction. has made one of my essays “Team Shay” (about Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies series) available for free online this week. Check it out! You can also … Continue reading
Thanks to Alisa of Cry Havoc Reviews, I have discovered that Pier 1 has entered the mystical-creatures market. Or at least they are using killer unicorns as models in their latest catalog. Behold, Bonegrinder in a Pier 1-ed out living … Continue reading
We’ve been getting a bunch of reviews in for the new anthology, ZOMBIES VS. UNICORNS, which is edited by Holly Black and Justine Larbalestier and includes stories by a rather awesome collection of YA authors. Publisher’s Weekly even graced it … Continue reading
WHAT: Chat with Diana Peterfreund WHEN: Thursday, August 19th @ 9pm ET WHERE: The Knight Agency Chat Room (http://client1.sigmachat.com/sc.php?id=115545) HOW TO CHAT: Enter a username and password (any combination). Choose “Login.” **Your computer must be java-enabled to chat.** Come here … Continue reading
First things first: Why are unicorns such an object of fascination on Regretsy? First there was the “Lady Gaga Devouring a Unicorn” situation the other week (full pic NSFW, necessarily), and now there’s the even weirder “You and Justine Bieber … Continue reading
Today, I’m guest blogging over at the Booksmugglers with pal and fellow anthologist Carrie Ryan as part of their YA Appreciation Week. We’re attempting ot get the zombies and the unicorns to sit down at a table and talk out … Continue reading
YA author Diana Peterfreund will be our featured guest in the TKA chat room this month to discuss her upcoming release, ASCENDANT (HarperTeen, September 2010), on Thursday August 19th @ 9pm ET. Diana will be talking about writing for the YA … Continue reading
The incomparable Tamora Pierce talks about why she writes books for young women: Why do I write so many strong female characters? When I was a kid, 7-8 books out of all books written for kids through teens had boy … Continue reading
