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
Between the Tap & Gown release week contest (get me your pictures of T&G in the wild!), the Dull Boy contest (send me your superheroes!), and the spoiler thread (no, I’m not taking requests for secret stories), this has been … Continue reading
It was warm and sunny this whole weekend in DC, and my family took full advantage of it. Sailor Boy threw himself into yard work, doing several hours of it on Saturday and Sunday. I did… decidedly fewer hours. I … Continue reading
The other day, those of you who follow me on Twitter saw me post that I had a secret. there was much speculation on the nature of that secret. Mari Mancusi asked if it was official that Rampant was going … Continue reading
Today was a rainy, rainy day again. We were supposed to go out to the AT to hike with friends and the puppy, but we canceled because it was so crappy out. Yesterday I spent quite a lot of time … Continue reading
Today is a beautiful day. The sun is shining, Rio is bright and bushy-tailed (wait, that’s every morning!), the early-morning rush to the dry cleaners to take advantage of the “in by 8, out by 5” special reminded me how … Continue reading
I’m helping to kick off the first ever NYC Teen Author Festival (March 16-22, 2009) this Monday with the following, absolutely unmissable event: Juvenilia Smackdown Monday, 16 March, 4-6pm, Tompkins Square Park branch of the NYPL, 331 E. 10th Street … Continue reading
I did not go see the midnight showing of WATCHMEN last night. Too much to do. I didn’t even make it up until midnight, let alone 3 a.m. Sailor Boy, who first attracted my attention doing a Spawn impression (long, … Continue reading
Busy as a bee here Chez Diana. Gotta get ready for Ireland, send out a whole bunch of mailings that need tending to, do a heap of work, and spend some QT with husband and puppy. It does not help … Continue reading
So I’ve been in Florida for the past five days. Highs included grouper sandwiches, walks on the beach, fresh strawberry daiquiris, quality time with my parents, hanging out with Erica Ridley, Julie Leto, and Susan Kearney, kitty cats sleeping on … Continue reading
I apologize for the lack of posting. Things have been absolutely insane around here. First of all, I’ve been dealing with The Most Miserable Puppy in the World. It’s tough to tell if she was more miserable the first few … Continue reading
