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
Regular readers of the blog know about my obsession with character names. They know about what happens when I have to change a character name due to market concerns. They know about my old trick of dealing with a recalcitrant … Continue reading
In the comments section of yesterday’s post, Patrick made a very good point: See, with zombies(vampires and werewolves) it isn’t just fear of them killing you, there is fear of becoming one or having a loved one become one and … Continue reading
Justine, in her otherwise excellent post covering Simon Pegg’s elegant and insightful article about zombies-as-metaphor-and-cultural-phenomenon, continues her appallingly prejudiced stance against unicorns: Unicorns as a metaphor? For what exactly? Tooth decay? Give me a break. They are a beastie entirely … Continue reading
Kelly Parra, whose new book, Invisible Touch, never fails to earworm the Genesis song in my head, was on Melissa Walker’s blog yesterday talking about the genesis (ha! See what I did there?) of the book’s fabulous cover. “I knew … Continue reading
Yes, I have seen the Robocop on a Unicorn set at Flickr. I find it hilarious that such a set exists, but that’s the internet for you. This is my favorite (by Daniel Andrews). I think I like it best … Continue reading
What a whirlwind the past few days have been! Saturday I was up bright and early to drive with my in laws down to Richmond. i got to see my brother in-law’s new house, and my mother-in-law and I ran … Continue reading
As it happens, a few of the question week questions involve more preparation than I’m able to make right now. Stay tuned, I’ll answer those presently. In the meantime, some great news: You can now preorder BOTH of my 2009 … Continue reading
So this is weird: the winners of the CYCLER Giveaway are the first and last comment: Elizabeth M and Jen. Drop me an email with your address to receive your prize. Thanks for participating in the giveaways, guys! I hope … Continue reading
Unfortunately, a family emergency has called me away for a bit. I leave you with this very amusing story by Sarah Rees Brennan,* whose debut novel comes out, I believe, the same day as Rampant. Though all sources tell me … Continue reading
I just got the oddest question, but maybe, given the current state of paranormal romance, it’s not so odd. After all, most paranormal romance books are about vampires and werewolves in love, or demons and selkies and angels and fey … Continue reading
