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
One of my favorite pictures from our trip. There we are, strolling down Rome’s most fashionable shopping strip, and we come across the following window display: The Belstaff website also has the movie poster up, which I guess means they … Continue reading
Stolen from Scalzi: 1. Lay on the floor of a cloud forest and listened as a family of monkeys were hunted by a jaguar. 2. Visit a pre-published archaeological dig. 3. Get stuck in New York City airspace on the … Continue reading
The Time: New Year’s Eve, 2007.The Place: Washington D.C.The Cast of Characters: Diana, Sailor Boy, and Five of their Closest FriendsThe Event: It’s a Mad, Mad, Masquerade Ball, presented by Scythian, at the Carnegie Library. Diana took a break from … Continue reading
I’m so swamped. Hence the lack of blog. Because not only is there a ton of work-work to do, but my brother-in-law got Rock Band for Christmas, and that needs to be seen to as well. We’re quite the band, … Continue reading
1. Spending QT with family and friends in for the holidays.2. Copy editing Rites of Spring (Break).3. Judging Golden Heart Entries.4. Preparing to Leave for Europe.5. Making my own petticoat, because the one at the store was highway robbery and … Continue reading
I am fascinated by yesterday’s comment thread. We were discussing chemistry, and the variety of the responses were so intriguing! Some people said they liked the idea of Andie from Pretty in Pink ending up with Duckie, but others thought … Continue reading
So I was minding my own business on Sunday night, when suddenly and with no warning whatsoever, I was attacked by the Ninja Flu. Within the space of two hours, my throat was completely closed up, I couldn’t speak, I … Continue reading
So I spent way too long the other night reading a blog post with a comment thread that got totally out of hand on account of the fact that the blogger made a passing crack at a very popular author … Continue reading
So this is what I’m doing on New Year’s Eve. I’m so excited. This is one of our favorite bands, and when we usually see them, we’re in an Irish Pub somewhere, drinking Smithwicks out of a plastic cup and … Continue reading
So after posting about parapets yesterday, I had that Decembrist song “Infanta” in my head all day. “And all across the parapets a multitude of coronets…” Grrr… not exactly the music I was looking for. Though I do love that … Continue reading
