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: SSG
Regular readers of the blog know about my obsession with character names. They know about what happens when I have to change a character name due to market concerns. They know about my old trick of dealing with a recalcitrant … Continue reading
In all senses of the word. One of the things I liked best about Senator Obama’s acceptance speech last night is how he emphasized that the country needs to put its collective nose to the collective grindstone. The country hasn’t … Continue reading
Writing Thank you everyone for your kind words about my cover last week. Special thanks to Carrie, Vicki, The Story Siren, and Reviewer X, who all linked to the cover on their blogs. Good luck to all of you participating … Continue reading
Kelly Parra, whose new book, Invisible Touch, never fails to earworm the Genesis song in my head, was on Melissa Walker’s blog yesterday talking about the genesis (ha! See what I did there?) of the book’s fabulous cover. “I knew … Continue reading
As it happens, a few of the question week questions involve more preparation than I’m able to make right now. Stay tuned, I’ll answer those presently. In the meantime, some great news: You can now preorder BOTH of my 2009 … Continue reading
This weekend, I was the happy recipient of my very first fan art, thanks to reader and talented artist MJ Massey. Isn’t it fabulous? I’m amazed by the details she managed to capture. This is so like the image in … Continue reading
Since we’re talking about the spoiler thread, I wanted to move up a point I made there into the general blog. Whenever a writer’s book is published, the author ceases to be its only point of reference. Whatever is put … Continue reading
Are you reading the ongoing discussion about Rites of Spring (Break)? If not, you’re missing the debate about: Who was Poe’s tap? What actor should be cast in the movie/TV version of the books? What kind of underwear do the … Continue reading
So this is weird: the winners of the CYCLER Giveaway are the first and last comment: Elizabeth M and Jen. Drop me an email with your address to receive your prize. Thanks for participating in the giveaways, guys! I hope … Continue reading
So about 90% of our stuff is still in boxes, and that’s because we’re not entirely sure where things are going to be living yet. The new house, for all it’s fancy-schmancy ice-makers and hardwood floors, is a bit on … Continue reading
