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.
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Thanks to Justine’s “writing advice month” posts, I’ve been getting a bunch of requests for advice on how to write a synopsis for a novel. Most writers I know hate writing synopsis, loathe it with the fiery passion of a … Continue reading
Embarrassing Story #1 So I woke up the other morning to no fewer than fifty pieces of fan mail. “This is it!” I thought to myself. “I’ve finally made the big time!” And then I started to read said fanmail, … Continue reading
So the other day, Justine Larbalestier mentioned to people that if they are looking for advice about writing a synopsis, they should ask me. Cue a wave of traffic at my blog powered by the search string “synopsis.” Unfortunately, I’ve … Continue reading
I have been reminded that I never picked a winner for the second Suite Scarlett Giveaway from Wednesday. So here goes: Megg, from comment 22 on my website! (In passing: Giveaways are challenging when every other commenter is like “oh, … Continue reading
Great discussion in the comments thread yesterday (that I wasn’t able to participate in because I’ve been running around, trying to get stuff ready for our first ever Christmas Chez Diana). There must have been something in the air, because … Continue reading
I found it interesting yesterday that the comments about Wonka seemed to be evenly divided between “I didn’t like the Wilder version because he scared the crap out of me” and “I liked the Burton/Depp version better because the Wilder … Continue reading
Note: This is NOT the post to comment on to win an ARC of RAMPANT. You must comment on the post titled “Big Friday Giveaway” to be entered into that contest. A few folks have emailed me to say they … Continue reading
The winner of yesterday’s giveaway is: RHIANNONJK. (Email me with your address for your prize.) Today’s giveaway is for PHANTOM’S TOUCH, by Julie Leto. Two centuries ago, Aiden Forsyth stormed a gypsy camp to save his sister, only to fall … Continue reading
Reports have been reaching me that word is out about Rampant. Well, maybe not so much Rampant, but certainly that book about killer unicorns. Which I’m pretty sure has to be mine, right? Take, for example, this snippet from the … Continue reading
