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
Sorry I’ve been such a bad blogger the last few days. I’m working on a theory that Twitter actually hurts my blogging. Now when I see an interesting post, etc., I don’t save it up to blog about it, I … Continue reading
In the comments thread, Julie Leto (who was instrumental in my own path to publication) pointed out a great blog post up by Jennifer Ashley at the Plotmonkeys. Ashley’s latest book, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie, is getting stunning … Continue reading
Read an interesting article in The New York Times recently, about how modern technological devices jam long-revered literary ones. Missed connections (the letter about Juliet’s faked death that doesn’t reach Romeo in time) doesn’t work if both teens have cell … Continue reading
So today was supposed to be a new episode of the Tap & Gown show, but YouTube is giving me fits. Le sigh. We had a big spring cleaning weekend Chez Diana. We beat the rugs and everything. (Rio is … Continue reading
I had a negative writing day yesterday. Which means that if I was the kind of writer who had one of those little word bar thingies going on on my blog, you’d see more white space on there today than … Continue reading
I’m deep in deadline mode now, so you’ll likely not see the most fascinating posts from me for a bit. Meanwhile, here are some blogs that have made me think hard recently: Tess Gerritsen agreed to look at a new … Continue reading
It has come to my attention that perhaps I have not sufficiently conveyed to the readers of this blog that the covers I’ve been posting of Rampant are not actually the covers of Rampant. I’ve been joking. And photoshopping. Photoshop … Continue reading
First of all, congratulations to all the RWA Golden Heart and RITA finalists, especially my buddies: Roxanne St. Claire for Now You Die (RITA, Romantic Suspense) — This is your year, chica! Karen Rose for Scream for Me (RITA, Romantic … Continue reading
Today is the last day to enter the contest for an ARC of Tap & Gown. Get your lImericks in! There’s a limerick smackdown going on in the comments section of the ARC Giveaway Post. First, commenter Anne popped up … Continue reading
Sometimes I wonder what it would be like if SB were also a writer. Carrie’s fiance J.P. writes spec fic. Justine and Scott are a YA power couple. And then there’s Lauren Baratz-Logsted, who on top of writing her own … Continue reading
