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 had a huge weekend, with parties and conferences and more parties. (When is this girl getting a break?) Seriously, though, it was fabulous. Favorite moment: renowned screenwriter and script consultant Michael Hauge calling my book “Bambi Meets Saw.” Anyway, … Continue reading
Today, an excerpt from Extras, the #1 New York Times Bestseller by Scott Westerfeld: “Come on, Hiro,” she said. “Unicorns aren’t real, and I know stuff about them. Like… they have horns on their foreheads. And they can fly!” Hiro … Continue reading
Sailor Boy and I have our plane tickets all booked. Thanks to a massive sale at British Airways, we’re spending his Winter Break on a research trip to Europe. A couple days (think: super-long layover) in London and then on … Continue reading
I’m having the strangest sense of deja vu — like I’ve spoken on this subject before. But I can’t remember and a cursory glance at the blog archives hasn’t helped me, so here goes: (Update: found it!) Serenissima asks: Since … Continue reading
A few distractions. I went to see The Bourne Ultimatum this weekend. I think I’m officially over my prejudice against Matt Damon. I may even watch Good Will Hunting now. Unfortunately, I don’t think it was the best of the … Continue reading
The other week, I went to an RWA meeting about making collages. Okay, full disclosure: I’m not much of an art person. I have always appreciated looking at it, and adore museums and pretty things. I’m simply not gifted in … Continue reading
… Are the Luckiest Writers in the World. So I’ve been having one of those weeks where the writing has not been going well. At two separate times, with two separate projects, I threw my hands up and entertained those … Continue reading
This article is an Onion-style parody, right? Observe: My Book Deal Ruined My Life: And even before the potential post-publication humiliation, there’s deadline pressure; crippling self-doubt; diets of Entenmann’s pastries and black coffee; self-made cubicles structured with piles of books, … Continue reading
Subtitle: Pinch Me Redux. This announcement has been a long time coming, but then again, I’ve been working on my “secret project” for a few years now. I’ve imagined this post so many times. Finally getting to make it is … Continue reading
