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
Sailor Boy is on Reading Week right now, which means his natural proclivity for night-owlness is given free rein, owing to the fact that he no longer has to be awake for morning classes. As my schedule is, similarly, not … Continue reading
I’m supposed to be blogging at 70 Days of Sweat today. but there is some sort of technical difficulty with my post (Help me, Alison! I’ll be your best friend!) and until that is resolved, you won’t get to hear … Continue reading
I find it so hard to believe that just a few short days ago I was hanging out in a bathing suit on the beach and now it’s forty degrees and rainy! Yesterday, I was in a nesting mood. My … Continue reading
I had a huge weekend, with parties and conferences and more parties. (When is this girl getting a break?) Seriously, though, it was fabulous. Favorite moment: renowned screenwriter and script consultant Michael Hauge calling my book “Bambi Meets Saw.” Anyway, … Continue reading
I’ve gotten some requests for wedding photos on the blog, but it’s a bit tough to show pictures from my wedding without SB in them. He was a pretty big part of that little shindig. I also don’t have many … Continue reading
I’ve have a new hypothesis, and as far as I know, it has absolutely no basis in scientific thought, but anecdotal evidence seems to support it. Ready? Caffeine makes me fall asleep. Seriously. With all I’ve been doing lately, I’ve … Continue reading
I had a very odd experience yesterday. As I posted last week, I’ve been making some changes to my lifestyle, including starting several exercise classes, adjusting my diet, and working on a few other aspects of my life. I suppose … Continue reading
So the third book in my series is now with my editor, and I am breathing a sigh of relief. I’ve been reading the posts by Maureen Johnson and Meg Cabot about the torture glory of revisions in order to … Continue reading
Despite their decidedly anti-Yale bent, Sailor Boy and I have long been fans of The Simpsons. So when Heather (via Celeste) revealed that you can now Simpsonize yourself, we jumped at the chance. Here’s me on the left. Golly, my … Continue reading
