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: fabulosity
“Our ancestors,” Tatiana said, as the sanctuary was plunged into darkness, “took refuge here during the Wars of the Lost. Some already lived on these islands. Some came as the reach of the wars grew ever wider. But all were … Continue reading
So this is the week I’m going to show you all the For Darkness Shows the Stars cover, which is my favorite of all my covers. But before I can talk about the cover, I want to talk about the … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I shared some Rampant Fan Art, so I moseyed on over to the Killer Unicorn Club on Deviantart to see what they had… …and then I fell over in shock and awe from the wonderful … Continue reading
Here I am at the NINC Conference in sunny-but-cold Florida. And, last night I ran into none other than MJ Putney herself, which reminded me I had yet to pick a winner for the DARK MIRROR giveaway contest, so I … Continue reading
See more here. Free food, book giveaways, and a panel with 4 YA authors (and an editor), including yours truly. If you’re a teen who loves to read, check it out.
I often receive emails from teen readers who want to travel abroad like Astrid — though maybe without the corresponding bow and arrow — but can’t afford it. I thought I’d pass along this information about scholarship programs for high … Continue reading
This November, I’m taking part in an EPIC meeting of YA literature’s finest down in Charleston, South Carolina: YALLFest. And I mean EPIC. Check out this author list: Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl, David Levithan, Melissa de la Cruz, Heather … Continue reading
I’ve received word that I’m scheduled to appear tonight on the Sundance Channel show LOVE/LUST, during an episode about secret societies. It’s schedule to run at 10 PM, and, well, if you look at the schedule, a LOT after that. … Continue reading
As previously mentioned, tonight I will be appearing at a Zombies vs. Unicorns panel at the Baltimore Book Festival alongside editors Holly Black and Justine Larbelestier, and fellow contributors Kathleen Duey, Carrie Ryan, and Scott Westerfeld (a little birdie told … Continue reading
YA author Diana Peterfreund will be our featured guest in the TKA chat room this month to discuss her upcoming release, ASCENDANT (HarperTeen, September 2010), on Thursday August 19th @ 9pm ET. Diana will be talking about writing for the YA … Continue reading
