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: PAP
Rampant Reads: “One of Diana’s major strengths as a writer is her characters, especially her women and girls, and this book is full of beautifully rendered people. Elliot is strong and determined, knowing she made the choice she had to … Continue reading
Leila Roy (Bookshelves of Doom) for Kirkus: I enjoyed it so wholeheartedly and so unreservedly that I told my husband that reading it was like “being stabbed over and over again…but in a good way”—a compliment reserved for my favorite … Continue reading
I wanted to take a moment to talk about why I wrote “Among the Nameless Stars,” the free prequel to For Darkness Shows the Stars that’s available this month. It’s no great secret that I love writing short stories, both … Continue reading
So I’m a little worried that all that time on the internet last week following For Darkness promo may have broken my brain. Guys: I checked my Amazon rankings. I haven’t done anything like that since like 2006. It’s pretty … Continue reading
In Celebration of the release of FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS, I’m off guest-blogging: Here I am at Scalzi’s Whatever, talking about the Big Idea behind For Darkness Shows the Stars (hint: it involves a tongue twister and a bottle … Continue reading
The Blogosphere is going nuts for For Darkness Shows the Stars. A few quotes: Luxury Reading: “Elliot is a wonderful character. She was so strong and I just wanted to scream and cry for her. She took everything in stride … Continue reading
Following tradition, I present to you the FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS Spoiler Thread. Once you’ve read the book, you may comment here to your heart’s content about Elliot’s unexpected skills with a bow and arrow*, whether or not you … Continue reading
Today is the day I’ve been dreaming about for over two and a half years, ever since I first agreed to write this book for Harper. FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS is out in the world! I cannot wait for … Continue reading
It’s official: For Darkness Shows the Stars has gone out into the world, and people are beginning to read it: The L.A. Times chose it as a summer reading pick, calling it “part Jane Austen, part H.G. Wells.” “Overall, For … Continue reading
NOW WITH FIXED LINK…. Finally, the big surprise! Before Kai joined the Cloud Fleet, he wandered… AMONG THE NAMELESS STARS Four years before the events of FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS, the servant Kai left the North Estate, the … Continue reading
