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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One more time: Annapolis Book Festival at the Key School, Saturday, April 17, 10 AM – 4 PM Panel: Topics in Young Adult Fiction: 11:00 a.m. ROOM 3 – Barn Learning Center The esteemed panelists are: Paula Chase-Hyman—That’s What’s Up … Continue reading
Stumbled across this pretty the other day: The artist’s name is Akemi. I think it’s my favorite depiction of Cory to date. Cory and Valerija, especially, look just like I imagine them in my head.I so love it when people … Continue reading
ATTENTION: I will not be attending the Books of Wonder signing on Sunday. Just thought you all should know.
On Thursday, I finally sat down and started work on my new book. See the word counter over there on the right? Pretty, pretty orange! Look at the way it creeps up on that vast swath of unwritten white! So, … Continue reading
Today I’m Guest Blogging over at Justine Larbalestier’s site. I’m talking about inspiration, Velcro, ice cream cones, and the movie Working Girl.
Each clue in the Beautiful Creatures: Unlock the Curse Contest involves a powerful or magical object, a talisman of some kind, found in one of six supernatural novels. Solve each clue and complete each challenge to win Genevieve’s locket – the … Continue reading
I had a lovely weekend. Marianne Mancusi came to visit. We went out to dinner, took Rio hiking, visited the spy museum, watched a rather disappointing chick lit (Why, Dear John? Why?) and baked muffins. We also talked NON STOP … Continue reading
We can’t see out our windows, as wind is constantly blowing snow against the screens. This makes the blizzard infinitely more frightening, if you ask me. And I keep hearing horror stories. My husband’s co-worker’s neighbor house burned to the … Continue reading
We’re supposed to get ten more inches today, starting at noon. But it’s 1:30 and nothing has happened yet. Fingers crossed. We’ve got supplies enough, and the dogs (I’ve got Rio and my best friends’ dog) are going to manage … Continue reading
Hi, y’all! Miss me? Well, as of 4:48 Tuesday afternoon, I sent off my revisions on Secret Project #1, which was my first novel of the year. February 2nd, and I’m already one book (and one short story) down. I … Continue reading
