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
It’s very very sunny, and very very cold right right now. I feel this is unfair. For me, sunshine signifies warmth, and when I wake up in the morning and see blue, sunny skies, I believe in my heart that … Continue reading
Some interesting reads out there in blog-land: The prolific and always candid Lauren Baratz-Logsted discusses writing in multiple genres, and the various mythologies about that. Scott William Carter, a debut author whose website I just discovered yesterday, talks about the … Continue reading
Oh, that he were mine! We think his name shall be Harry. He’s got the sweetest disposition. Not excitable at all. He just kind of chills out, even though int eh two days since leaving his mommy, he’s been in … Continue reading
Though it has long been a axiom amongst YA authors that zombies (like Alan Rickman) make everything better, Maureen Johnson has been putting that to the test in her guest stint on InsideADog. To wit: Here’s the challenge: take one … Continue reading
Maureen McGowan saved me from having to come up with a blog topic today, but she’s also making me break my own rule about not doing this tag thing. So of course, I’m changing it to fit my meme rules, … Continue reading
Thing the First: Justine Larbalestier talks about the ethics of blurbing, asking for blurbs, and being blurbed. Good stuff here. As someone who is still shaky on the puzzling protocols of the blurb praxis, I found it helpful. Thing the … Continue reading
Deadlines, deadlines, deadlines. Plus a flight to Washington this afternoon. Busy day ahead of me. Check out: Manuscript Mavens Choose Your Own AdventureA Whole Mess of Goodness on FFFHeather Giving Up Blogging For Lent (I may have to pretend to … Continue reading
How Many Five Year Olds Can You Take In a Fight? Why does this exist? I don’t know, and I don’t care. 24 Sailor Boy, apparently, can be responsible for 34. Together, we could take out a kindergarten.
BeforeAfter Writing-wise, there’s an interesting discussion going on at Robin Brande’s blog, prompted by a post on Patrick’s. Grrrrr…. Patrick, why can’t I post on your blog?
That would like me to “partner” with them in their blogging endeavors, who have invited me to become a “contributor” to their blog, who would like me to “collaborate with them” to sell their product, and who wish for me … Continue reading
