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
This may well be my last post for a while. I’ve got a busy week planned. This weekend on Plotmonkeys, Julie Leto tackled the topic of POV: There are few subjects in the craft of writing that are more perplexing … Continue reading
Two for one today: Celeste asks: *Eh-hem* Suppose I’m writing a series (which I hope to be), however I have other stories niggling around in my head. (I’m sweating with Sven, as well – my he’s popular.) I have finished … Continue reading
Mary Beth asks: 1) In the days before the call, how did you keep your spirits up with the rejections? 2) Did you have your agent before the contract? 3) I know you had a blog presence prior to publication … Continue reading
Barratt Miller asks: 1) Is there such a thing as querying too soon? 2) Although I expect that it’s something one just “knows” instinctively, are there a set of guidelines to follow? 3) When did you know you were ready … Continue reading
Vicki asks: Do you normally write everyday or most days until you hit the end before you edit? Or do you pick one day each week to go back and edit what you’ve written? Actually, Vicki knows the answer to … Continue reading
Kristin asked: I am trying to do the seventy days of sweat with sven, but I have just hit a wall…I have not written in about 3 days. What do you do to get back in the saddle? Besides “just … Continue reading
So, still sick. Sucks. Anyway, Larissa Ione has a great post over at her blog called “The Sweeter Side of Rejection,” which I originally read as “The Sweater Side of Rejection,” which is probably because I’ve got Sweat on the … Continue reading
I’ve been thinking a lot about this advice recently. It’s a favorite in my writing circles. Bad review making you question your skills as a storyteller? “Protect the work.” A lot of outside commitments eating into your writing time? “Protect … Continue reading
Happy Independence Day, readers in the U.S.A.! Boy, did we show those Brits, huh? Having lived in a bunch of different places, I am fascinated by the way folks in various regions of the country celebrate this holiday. Growing up … Continue reading
It’s been so busy around here, it’s hard to believe that Under the Rose has been out for almost a week. I finally got my hands on a copy of the recent Life & Style Magazine with the UTR advertisement … Continue reading
