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: writing advice
BookEnds Literary Agency recently did a fascinating series of posts about why an agent might turn down work they think is good and/or saleable. It started when agent Jessica Faust shared a story from the trenches: She requested a partial … Continue reading
So the other day, my fiend Justine Larbalestier asked for advice on answering one of her “writing advice month” questions about voice. So I did, but most of my advice is just a riff on Julie Leto’s excellent articles on … Continue reading
Yay, birthday presents! There appears to be a theme. My mother bought me this gorgeous teacup and saucer with little cherry blossoms all over it, and then this morning there was a package from theteatable.com sitting on our doorstep: Sailor … Continue reading
Thanks to Justine’s “writing advice month” posts, I’ve been getting a bunch of requests for advice on how to write a synopsis for a novel. Most writers I know hate writing synopsis, loathe it with the fiery passion of a … Continue reading
Justine Larbalestier is answering writing questions all month on her blog? She’s already tackled POV, getting ideas, what to do when you’re stuck, and, in a notable departure from her edict not to answer industry questions, how to get an … Continue reading
…another tiresome discussion about POV. Seriously, guys, when will people get over this myth that first person point of view narration is the refuge of amateur writers or, alternately and just as falsely, a recent invention signalling the rise of … Continue reading
A question in the comment thread of my post on Four Act Structure: Anne asks: “I’m looking for thoughts on this…do you think it destroys the structure to include a “mini” four-act structure after the main conflict of the story … Continue reading
TOP SECRET NEWS: I’ve just seen early versions of both of my 2009 covers and I’m in AWE! So gorgeous! Anonymous asks: “who is your agent? I thought you were with deidre knight but she is an author now.” She … Continue reading
Cary asked: “Can you tell us anything more about the killer unicorn book?” Yes…and no. The book is entitled RAMPANT, and it will be on shelves in June of 2009. The book is a contemporary, Rome set fantasy about killer … Continue reading
With the RWA conference coming up next week, the blogs are abuzz with people talking about conference preparation, and, moreover, pitch session preparation. JenWriter recently attended one of those crazy speed-dating pitch sessions (and got 7 requests and a referral … Continue reading
