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: diversions
As I’m getting my costumes ready for DragonCon this year (I’m doing three different costumes this year) I’ve gotten a lot of requests to share some of my strategies for making quick and easy costumes. I know it can seem … Continue reading
Some fun stuff for book fans around the web lately: If Dr. Seuss Books Were Titles According to Their Subtext. This one is my favorite: Though it’s what they did to “The Sneetches” that had me snorfing tea all over … Continue reading
One of my ongoing disappointments in life is that I’m pretty terrible at drawing. Like, tragic. I can barely wrangle stick figures. There are lots of writers out there who draw beautifully, who are even artists in their own right, … Continue reading
I’m just going to put it right out here in front: I’m so glad to see this year end. Though, professionally, this has been a very good year for me, with a ton of new releases, my first starred review, … Continue reading
Thing 1: Q (whose name is not actually Quinn, sorry) and I went to see Ally Condie speak at the Bethesda Library last night. She was remarkably well-behaved throughout Ally’s discussion (in which she TOTALLY name-dropped For Darkness Shows the … Continue reading
Today’s post at Genreality is (rather fittingly) about Writing Battle Scenes. Check it out. Sailor Boy finished the book just last night, we’re headed to a matinee this afternoon, and I am off to sidebraid my hair. If it works … Continue reading
7 am: woke up, got dressed. Blogged. 8 am: Got Q up, dressed, fed. Took Q to day care 9 am: Ate breakfast. Stared at what I wrote yesterday. Deleted lots of it. 10 am: received proofs for new short … Continue reading
I’m just rather snowed under. Deadlines, sick dog, sick kid. The deadlines are for my last contracted book. It’s with Harper (Balzer+Bray). It’s YA. That’s all I’m saying right now. The kid has a cold. Nothing serious, but she’s pretty … Continue reading
My mind is going in a million different directions these days. I’ve been typing all day with one eye on Rio, trying to discern from every little sigh and moan and how long she’s been napping and how much she’s … Continue reading
Yesterday, I posted about my 2011 goals and how I was doing on them. Today, I’m posting about my goals for next year. I’ve divided them into three spheres: work, home, and family. My goals this year are much more … Continue reading
