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: other writers
Fabu YA blogger The Story Siren explains why she reads YA and brings the lot of us to tears. Scalzi argues that characters who are generally put together are not necessarily Mary Sues. I found this post very interesting because … Continue reading
My driveay looks like a bobsled course at the moment. Rio is slip-sliding her way across the glacier in our backyard. I am reminded why I liked living in Florida. Anyhoo, some cool stuff going on ’round the web: Megan … Continue reading
Spent a long time today detangling a sticky plot problem with the help of the ever-amazing Julie Leto. (Ever envious of her plotmonkey pals!) I had been wringing my hands over this issue for a few weeks now, which arose … Continue reading
Maggie Stiefvater, who once made waves online with her “I just don’t get romance” post and then a year later sold a big fat werewolf romance to Scholastic (releasing this fall!) has put up a very thought-provoking post furthering her … Continue reading
Justine Larbalestier is answering writing questions all month on her blog? She’s already tackled POV, getting ideas, what to do when you’re stuck, and, in a notable departure from her edict not to answer industry questions, how to get an … Continue reading
Everyone head over to Erica Ridley’s blog and congratulate her on her first sale! TOUCHED (title subject to change) is a regency gothic paranormal romance about a psychic orphan and a wealthy gentleman whose mansion is hiding lots of secrets. … Continue reading
I have been reminded that I never picked a winner for the second Suite Scarlett Giveaway from Wednesday. So here goes: Megg, from comment 22 on my website! (In passing: Giveaways are challenging when every other commenter is like “oh, … Continue reading
A busy day here, which is why this blog is so late. Woke up this morning to find out that my adorable, perfect puppy has graduated into the full throes of adolescence. I was out the door at 7 a.m. … Continue reading
So I spent most of yesterday in the hospital, until they concluded exactly what I had thought: I tore a muscle in my ribs, coughing. Now I’m home, with some medicine that is making me really loopy. Loopy and tired. … Continue reading
