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
So apparently, I’ve been living under a rock. (Or a receiving blanket?) I just found out that Zombies vs. Unicorns was named a School Library Journal Best Book of 2010, was placed on the 2011 Tayshas Reading List, and won … Continue reading
It’s been a while since I got a chance to look on the internet and see what folks are saying about my books (always a daunting prospect, made even more so by spending a few months unplugged from your career). … Continue reading
From the Mailbag, A asks: “Hi. So I was reading Ovid’s Metamorpheses in which he talks about Diana and Acteaon. When i read you unicorn books i thought of that. I have to make an oral presentation about one of … Continue reading
Here I am with egg on my face. Due to a printer error, the acknowledgments were not printed in the pages of Ascendant. I have been assured that this mistake will be rectified in future printings as well as in … Continue reading
I’m happy to announce that “The Care and Feeding of Your Baby Killer Unicorn”, my first contracted short story (for the anthology Zombies vs. Unicorns), will be included in The Best Science Fiction and Fantasy of the Year, Volume Five, … Continue reading
Yesterday I had my first mommy playgroup. And then the whole family went for a walk. And then we hung bird feeders in the backyard. I’m feeling downright suburban, y’all. For any newcomers to the site, it’s traditional for me … Continue reading
Today marks the release of my SIXTH novel, ASCENDANT! Unless this is your first time at my site (why, hello there!) you already know ASCENDANT is the sequel to RAMPANT, a young adult contemporary fantasy about killer unicorns. Perhaps you’ve … Continue reading
As previously mentioned, tonight I will be appearing at a Zombies vs. Unicorns panel at the Baltimore Book Festival alongside editors Holly Black and Justine Larbelestier, and fellow contributors Kathleen Duey, Carrie Ryan, and Scott Westerfeld (a little birdie told … Continue reading
(First: the winner of the Worldbuilding Q&A giveaway is alaska! Alaska, email me and tell me your address and whether or not you want Rampant or Ascendant. To everyone else, I’m still answering questions, but I’ve been a bit tied … Continue reading
