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: unicorns
I took part in several conversations yesterday about crying while reading. Do you do it? I do. I cry every single time I read Persuasion. I weep buckets reading epic fantasy (anything from C.L. Wilson to the Chronicles of Narnia … Continue reading
First of all, congratulations to all the RWA Golden Heart and RITA finalists, especially my buddies: Roxanne St. Claire for Now You Die (RITA, Romantic Suspense) — This is your year, chica! Karen Rose for Scream for Me (RITA, Romantic … Continue reading
So I’ve been in Florida for the past five days. Highs included grouper sandwiches, walks on the beach, fresh strawberry daiquiris, quality time with my parents, hanging out with Erica Ridley, Julie Leto, and Susan Kearney, kitty cats sleeping on … Continue reading
And here’s the point in our show where we answer letters from the audience. Today we have three lovely letters. The first is from a young woman with a bone to pick: L. writes: Hi, I enjoyed your first book … Continue reading
After seeing yesterday’s post, Jennifer Lyn Barnes asked me to make a killer unicorn Venn diagram, and detailed the specifications. Her wish is my command: Things of Note: The flesh-eating bacteria was Sailor Boy’s idea. When you write a book … Continue reading
A lot of people have been asking me, and the rumors are out on the internet, so though I have not been given the go-ahead by TPTB over at Harper, I have decided to respond, since “I can neither confirm … Continue reading
Marianne Mancusi discovered this little beauty at ComicCon: Hmmm, must be a virgin pipe-smoking teddy bear. Thank you so much, Marianne! I love it! Jennifer Lyn Barnes, of Team Castle, also pointed out this lovely from my own alma mater: … Continue reading
Thing #1: It’s less than 100 days until the release of Tap & Gown. Double digits! W00T! I’m so excited about this book y’all! Thing #2: Fuse #8, I think I love you. Or at least your current fascination with … Continue reading
Oh noes! The killer unicorns! They have taken over my website! Thanks to ‘brina for the cornification. In other news, the killer unicorn takeover of the known world continues apace. At the School Library Journal, kidlit blogger Fuse #8 casts … Continue reading
Particularly self-censorship (i.e., we shall not include this book in our library collection for fear of the ruckus) and the topics that often provoke this action. Read now! This article is the topic of much discussion amongst the YA writers … Continue reading
