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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On Genreality. Complete with pictures of the printed-out Across A Star-Swept Sea.
Thanks to JoLee, I have just found out that Amazon chose For Darkness Shows the Stars as one of their Best Teen Books of 2012. This is so exciting to me. As you all know (since I haven’t been able … Continue reading
So here we are bracing for Sandy, so if you don’t see blogs from me this week, that will be why. What kind of news is going on Chez Diana? Went to a Halloween Party on Saturday night. SB dressed … Continue reading
Over at Buzzy Mag you can check out a HILARIOUSLY auto-subtitled video of me talking about For Darkness Shows the Stars. (based on a book by “Jean Arthur”, apparently). The interview was done by the inimitable Jean Marie Ward. Forgive … Continue reading
Today at Genreality, I’m sharing an excerpt from my story “Burned Bright” in the new FORETOLD anthology. Check it out!
A Chair, A Fireplace, and a Tea Cozy (Liz B.): Excellent world building does not a plot make; For Darkness Shows the Stars is not just the Persuasion story (reunion of separated lovers) but also about Elliot’s own struggles to … Continue reading
A few items of note: First, the remarkable Heather Zundel has made the most extraordinary, For Darkness Shows the Stars-themed bread. It involves fermented potatoes (for the New Zealand cred), wheat (natch), and sea salt. I’m amazed. I’m enthralled. I’m … Continue reading
SFWA Nebula Awards Weekend Mass Signing When: Friday, May 18, 2012; 5:30 p.m.- 7:30 p.m. Where: Hyatt Regency Crystal City, 2799 Jefferson Davis Highway (Route 1), Arlington, Virginia 22202 What it is: A huge signing with many of the authors attending … Continue reading
So I just discovered that if you have sent me an email via my contact form on my website since…. oh, let’s say sometimes in mid-March, I have not gotten it, and it has disappeared, and I’m incredibly sorry. I … Continue reading
Today on Genreality I talk about the dearth of standalones in YA spec fic and why For Darkness Shows the Stars is bucking that trend. Check it out.
