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 seems like every morning around the time I’m dropping Q off at the baby sitter’s, one of the local radio stations is playing “Escape.” What’s “Escape?” You probably know it as “The Pina Colada Song.” It sounds like this: … Continue reading
It’s been a crazy busy month Chez Diana. I’ve had book festivals and conferences, revisions due, and tons of houseguests. Q has been growing like the weeds in my garden — I guess they really start packing on teh pounds … Continue reading
As I mentioned in my previous post, Sailor Boy and I just gained a large art piece for our living room. The canvas came without any hanging hardware, so of course, I took to the internet to figure out how … Continue reading
The sun is out, the birds are singing, and my baby slept for seven hours twice in a row this weekend. Things are great. And I managed to make some headway on some of my big yearly goals. In the … Continue reading
Back in December I posted a list of my goals for 2011, and said I’d check in once a month to keep myself honest. How did I do in January? Writing: I wrote one of the short stories I have … Continue reading
Make an avatar Afghan courtesy of Saundra Mitchell. Unicorn PJs courtesy of my sister-in-law. Of course we’re not really letting her read Rampant. She is going through my oeuvre in chronological order.
Let’s do a good news/bad news post. The Good News: Her Royal Highness slept for seven hours straight, twice in a row this weekend. The Bad News: She made up for it with fussiness while awake. The Good News: I … Continue reading
Well, we survived! On Monday, I cleaned all her NB clothes out of her drawers in the nursery (sniff! sniff!) while she enjoyed her mobile (she’s finally noticing it!). Then we went to pick up my neighbor from nursery school. … Continue reading
Sailor Boy has gone back to work, and, as my father keeps reminding me, if I were at a real job, my maternity leave would be up, so I guess that means that I, as my boss, should be firing … Continue reading
I can’t believe it’s been an entire month since I’ve updated. Actually, I can. The little snapdragon has been keeping me pretty busy for the last six weeks, and it’s so hard to type one-handed!* I’ve been limited mostly to … Continue reading
