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
The trailer for Nick and Norah’s infinite playlist is out: Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist I’m so excited about this. I adore Michael Cera, and I’ve always been impressed by Kat Dennings, who I believe is woefully underappreciated in the … Continue reading
(Behold me thinking aloud…) The final season of The Wire is out on DVD, so Sailor Boy and I are at last at last able to watch it. I love this show. I love the characters, the complexity, the intricate, … Continue reading
Drumroll, please… TAP AND GOWN Wish I could say that I came up with it myself, but, like ROSB before it, TAG is the product of intense brainstorming sessions with me, my agent, my editor, and the other … Continue reading
Morning, all! Just back from an early jaunt to Baltimore — a dry run for SB’s bar exam next week. Not so bad — pray for the same traffic conditions to continue. We spent the drive talking about all our … Continue reading
The results for the All About Romance annual Cover Cafe Contest are in, and you can see them here. Three of the covers I voted for (or against, in the case of the Worst Cover category) made it: Two Image, … Continue reading
Remember that scene in the movie of Bridget Jones’s Diary where poor Bridget is forced to stumble her way through introducing the publisher of “Kafka’s Motorbike: The Greatest Book of Our Time” in front of Jeffrey Archer, Salman Rushdie and … Continue reading
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
Get ready… (a hint) In other news, my friend Justine gave me a heads up as to a new review of Secret Society Girl on the Book Blog, Bookshelves of Doom. My favorite quote? This book almost got me hit … 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
