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: ROSB
Question: “Is it true that, like, 99% of our presidents were in secret societies?” Answer: I haven’t the foggiest. I believe some of the founding fathers were Freemasons — though according to Wikipedia, John Q. Adams, at least, was a … Continue reading
J.K. Rowling’s been busy as a beaver lately. First, there was her commencement speech at Harvard. Then there were all those late night visits to Maureen. And now, she’s posted an 800-word excerpt of the “prequel I’m not working on” … Continue reading
Still in the Caribbean. But while we wait for our plane, and for the “go live” date of my brand-new website, I thought we might talk about some of my upcoming appearances for the release of Rites of Spring (Break). … Continue reading
That’s me, today. Unfortunately, I am headed toward an island that’s being hit by a tropical storm. Travel luck strikes again. Pray for a swift break-up or movement of Tropical Storm Alma. Kicking myself. In other news, I received my … Continue reading
Lovely, lovely day. I may have mentioned that I was dog-sitting this weekend. I have serious dog envy, folks. Now, I’ve known Gracie for seven or eight years now (a fraction of the time I have known her human, who … Continue reading
One of the really nice things about WordPress* is that I can write blog posts in advance and them schedule them to appear, so on days when I can’t check in — not even to change something from “draft” to … Continue reading
I know I’ve been a bad blogger, but the last few days have been so busy. For instance: * I volunteered at the Smithsonian’s annual Zoofari* I attended Sailor Boy’s high school reunion* I watched Sailor Boy get yet another … Continue reading
A.K.A. My Books And Where You’ll Find Them What It Is: Through the Wardrobe: Your Favorite Authors on C.S. Lewis’s the Chronicles of Narnia. Place You’re Likely to Find It: Border’s Book Stores (Exclusively), either in the YA or children’s … Continue reading
The internets are abuzz with conversations about YA:At Publisher’s Weekly, a panel of YA authors, booksellers, agents, etc., discuss what makes a YA a YA, and why there is such a stigma about it. National Book Award winner Sherman Alexie … Continue reading
NEWSFLASH: First ever (that I’ve seen) review for Rites of Spring (Break) at Teen Book Review. Quote of note: I loved every second of the time I spent reading this book! Diana Peterfreund has a way with words that will … Continue reading
