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.
Category Archives: Austen
I wanted to take a moment to talk about why I wrote “Among the Nameless Stars,” the free prequel to For Darkness Shows the Stars that’s available this month. It’s no great secret that I love writing short stories, both … Continue reading
So I’m a little worried that all that time on the internet last week following For Darkness promo may have broken my brain. Guys: I checked my Amazon rankings. I haven’t done anything like that since like 2006. It’s pretty … Continue reading
In Celebration of the release of FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS, I’m off guest-blogging: Here I am at Scalzi’s Whatever, talking about the Big Idea behind For Darkness Shows the Stars (hint: it involves a tongue twister and a bottle … Continue reading
Because if you do, you can do so right here. (Plus the acknowledgements, apparently). This is a fair chunk of book — eight chapters and a bunch of non-chapters, too. All sorts of deliciousness contained within. Go, check it out! … Continue reading
So guess what came in the mail the other day? Pretty colors! And ooh, a note. Wonder what it is? Let’s open: It’s For Darkness Shows the Stars! Why yes, that is my excited face. Why do you ask? And … Continue reading
I totally forgot to announce the winner of last week’s giveaway. Mea culpa. The winner is: Emilia Argon at Comment 22! In other news, I’ve added a new event onto The For Darkness Shows the Stars Release Extravaganza. (I’m sure … Continue reading
For Darkness Shows the Stars Diana Peterfreund. HarperCollins/Balzer + Bray, $17.99 (416p) ISBN 978-0-06-200614-1 Dystopian, ideological, rebellious—Peterfreund’s fantasy homage to Austen’s Persuasion departs from the original in many respects, and with great success. Elliot North is a strong and creative … Continue reading
So since I’m getting lots of questions about For Darkness Shows the Stars (and seeing the ones I’m not getting personally floating around) I thought I’d take this opportunity to answer a few of the most common. Here goes. Q: … Continue reading
News the first: The winner of the FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS ARC giveaway is: janicu @#28. Email me! News the second: The full jacket of FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS (click to embiggen): News the third: The ARCs have … Continue reading
I am in possession of a few extra, precious, For Darkness Shows the Stars ARCs. So I’m giving one away this week. This book isn’t coming out until June, but people are saying it’s my best yet. Well, by “people” … Continue reading
