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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Today’s post is at Romancing the Blog. I’m discussing how comfortable both readers and authors should be with sharing the nuts and bolts of the craft behind the story. Does it increase or decrease enjoyment, and why?
Summer is in full swing here in D.C., and this has been a very family oriented one for us so far. Last weekend, we went to the community pool where my husband spent every summer of his childhood (this is … Continue reading
Today, I’m guest blogging at Fictionistas. Head on over and read Amanda Brice’s interview with me. Sad confession: I’ve been pretty laid up with a summer cold for the past few days. I haven’t even gone to visit my own … Continue reading
As promised, a post for you to talk to your heart’s content about Rites of Spring (Break). Comment here if you want to register your surprise that George turned out to be an alien,* your excitement that Amy switched from … Continue reading
Yes. I even have unicorn WINE. This one was a gift from my father, who found it in a wine store and couldn’t resist (starting to see a pattern?). I checked out the winery and they don’t use this particular … Continue reading
Folks all over are talking about the value (resulting smackdown to be found here, here, here, here, and, even at GalleyCat, who calls for the dude to be replaced), classification, and fun of writing a YA novel (or not). (Updated … Continue reading
I’m off to the first WRW meeting of the new year today. Emilie Richards is talking about how to save your novel from sinking, which sounds like a fabulous topic. I can’t wait! Meanwhile, to entertain you, listen to this … Continue reading
SB: “I’ve instituted a boycott on Deleted Scenes.” DP: “But, honey, why?” SB: “Because, we put them on, and we watch them, and then at the end, I go, ‘Yep, glad they deleted that!’” DP: “I can see that.”
I’m currently experiencing one of those semi-annual bouts of blogging ennui. Tonight I was in yoga class and as my mind wandered during Shivasana (as it tends to) I had all these great ideas about blogging topics, but now that … Continue reading
Sorry for the last-minute, but today I will be appearing on Internet Voices Radio‘s Crazy Tuesday Show, “Cherry Picking with Rowena,” hosted by speculative fiction romance author, Rowena Cherry. The topic of the show is book series: writing them, reading … Continue reading
