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
Well, that was a week. I was sitting at my computer, twittering, when the earthquake started. At first I thought it was a truck passing closely outside. Then I noticed my tomato trellises shaking away and as the vibrations grew … Continue reading
Greatest. Museum. Sign. Ever. I really wonder what in the world the exhibit was. Greatest. Wedding. Photos. Ever (scrolldown): And some fabulous Harry Potter Geekery from the gang at HowItShouldHaveEnded: Have a great weekend, y’all!
First, an update: Had a marvelous time at a family wedding this weekend in Buffalo, NY. Q did too — and aside from the gorgeous bride (my lovely cousin, Kelly), I think Q might have been the belle of the … Continue reading
As I’d suspected, I didn’t get much writing done this weekend, leaving me approximately one day behind in NaNo goals. I would hope to catch up this week, but that might be difficult, given my plans and the possible disruption … Continue reading
Sad face. I only did 900 words yesterday, which means I’m falling behind on my little NaNoWriMo graph thingy. You guys, it’s telling me I won’t finish until September 2. Oh, the horror. In better news, I think I solved … Continue reading
First off, I did 2.5k on my WIP yesterday, bringing my NaNo total up to 8127. Snoopy dance a go-go. 8127 / 60,000 It’s going pretty well. I still totally love my heroine, and think she could happily stand alongside … Continue reading
Welcome, August, with your hot, muggy weather and zero holidays and hopefully lots and lots of work. Where am I on my goals? Writing: Was supposed to finish a short story (check) and start a new proposal (checkity check). This … Continue reading
Wow, half way through the year already! Here’s my last update, from the beginning of June. Writing: I was supposed to write a short story and start a new proposal. I wrote (most of) a short story. This month I’m … Continue reading
A few years back, I participated at an event with Justine Larbalestier, Cassie Clare, Scott Westerfeld, David Levithan, Alaya Dawn Johnson, and Libba Bray where we all shared some of our most laugh-worthy juvenilia. Today, I have the pleasure (::snerk::) … Continue reading
One of the things about Netflix Watch it Now is that I keep coming across old movies from my childhood and watching them while making dinner/folding laundry/cleaning bottles and pump parts. The other day, I came across the Don Bluth … Continue reading
