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
A recent review of Julie Leto’s book, Phantom Pleasures (in passing, I viewed the hero’s old fashioned, flowery talk as a feature, not a bug), included a comment thread that digressed into the topic of characters’ hair. They discussed the … Continue reading
HelenKay Dimon recently clued me into the page 99 rule used by book critics. (Though some say it’s the page 69 rule. And no one seems to know who, precisely, invented it.) But this is the gist: The rule is … Continue reading
ARCS! Pretty! (The cover is actually way brighter than this. For some reason, this picture is coming out looking faded, and the ARC cover is a bit more pale then the real one will be, at any rate.) You know … Continue reading
Did that get your attention? I love that yesterday’s comment thread turned into a discussion of the use of backgammon in literature. Who knew we had so many aficionados amongst blog readers? (Confession: I’ve never actually played backgammon myself. I … Continue reading
Remember last week? 1. 1pp for ROSB2. Outline for SSG4 (title TK) (TODAY)3. Finish unicorn book4. Finish judging RITAs5. Finish judging Golden Heart entries6. Read and return CP’s work (simply devouring it!) Still super busy! Elsewhere: Justine and Scalzi make … Continue reading
I’m all done with copy edits on Rites of Spring (Break). The next time I see it, it will look like a book, not a manuscript. Which doesn’t mean the work is done, but first proofs are always so…. final-looking … Continue reading
Oooh, feel that sunshine… already available for pre-order. And wait until y’all see the back cover copy! Have a great weekend, everyone!
So today is the day of the big Under the Rose Booksigning. Luckily, I do not have time to be growing too nervous, since I will be working incredibly hard on the next book up until the time we hop … Continue reading
Don’t forget, DC-area locals! Next Tuesday, August 21st, I’ll be signing and reading from the Secret Society Girl books at the Borders at the White Flint Mall at 7 pm. When: Tuesday, August 21st Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Borders Books … Continue reading
Casablanca was great. The Mall was packed, but everyone was friendly and having a great time. We bartered our food with our neighbors in a very school-cafeteria-style manner, and clearly didn’t smuggle in enough wine. Oh, and there were shooting … Continue reading
