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
I’ve have a new hypothesis, and as far as I know, it has absolutely no basis in scientific thought, but anecdotal evidence seems to support it. Ready? Caffeine makes me fall asleep. Seriously. With all I’ve been doing lately, I’ve … Continue reading
‘Cause everyone’s talking about pitching… Agent Kristin Nelson tries to prove that you can write a perfect query letter while only detailing what happens in the first 20 pages of a book here. And is immediately besieged by naysayers who … Continue reading
So I was chatting with an agent at one of the industry events I’ve attended this year, and she admitted she occasionally dreads those “ask us anything” panels and sessions. It wasn’t the people who asked honest questions that bothered … Continue reading
The other day, I was inspired to post because I was attending a loop Q&A with an agent who stated it as one of the cardinal rules: “Whatever you do, don’t kill the dog.” I’d heard it before (it’s apparently … Continue reading
Unbreakable rule or room for interpretation? Discuss. PS: To the anonymous lurker I discovered yesterday… hey!
Moving along with thoughts from yesterday’s post, the comment trails in Justine’s post, and a discussion on one of my email loops about our responsibility as authors… On one hand, I remember learning a lot from the books I read … Continue reading
Still in deadline mode, but some things to note: My friend, talented debut author C.L. Wilson has an excellent blog in which she discusses the intricacies of World Building. And since her first book is one of the best fantasy … Continue reading
In the comments section of Tuesday’s post, Rachel asked: Somehow I’ve missed your discussion on dividing the plot into four acts. But I’m fascinated. Do you think that would work for…say…the fourth book in a series, if the previous three … Continue reading
So today is the day of the big Under the Rose Booksigning. Luckily, I do not have time to be growing too nervous, since I will be working incredibly hard on the next book up until the time we hop … Continue reading
