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
I own a house! As of around 10:30 this morning, Sailor Boy and I officially became homeowners. It’s so cozy and pretty — brick and blue, with a lovely office for me, a gorgeous new kitchen with graniite countertops, a … Continue reading
Didja hear the one about agent Kristin Nelson turning down Twilight? Rumors can be a funny thing. They can also be incredibly damaging. When I was in high school, a rumor got started that I had slept with some guy … Continue reading
Morning, all! Just back from an early jaunt to Baltimore — a dry run for SB’s bar exam next week. Not so bad — pray for the same traffic conditions to continue. We spent the drive talking about all our … Continue reading
A Joss Whedon musical starring Neil Patrick Harris? Yep, I’m so in. In other news, I have the third booksigning in the Rites of Spring (Break) tour today. Come see me in Reston, Virginia. Food! Goodies! More books than you … Continue reading
Sailor Boy and I went to see WALL·E last night (in passing, I wonder how many journalists now know how to find the “middle dot” symbol on their computers, thanks to Pixar?). So great! I loved it. I laughed and … Continue reading
So it’s been a week of highs and lows Chez Diana. Low: We didn’t get the house we offered for. High: Booksigning! Low: Another house we were interested in went into contract before we found out about not getting the … Continue reading
Hey, guys! Brand shiny new modem here, which means I’m back on line. Thank goodness. I’m such an addict. I’ve heard from several people that Amazon, at least, has been shipping copies of RITES OF SPRING (BREAK), and it should … Continue reading
So, as part of the redesign of my website, I’m putting up a new FAQ. I already have some of my biggest hits down (**cough**cough**wereyouinasecretsociety**cough**cough**) but I’m sure there’s stuff I’m missing. One of my recent faves: Why would otherwise … Continue reading
The other day, I came across a blog post by my pal Colleen Gleason that had me scratching my head. In it, she posits that I run a writing blog: Some writers blog with an audience of other writers (published … Continue reading
(My pal Vicki is starting on a quest in the fabulous world of manuscript submissions — head on over and wish her luck! Sailor Boy and I are heading on our own adventure this weekend. It’s entirely possible that we’re … Continue reading
