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 industry
Great discussion in the comments thread yesterday (that I wasn’t able to participate in because I’ve been running around, trying to get stuff ready for our first ever Christmas Chez Diana). There must have been something in the air, because … 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
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
Sailor Boy is out of town right now, which is an excuse for Rio and I to stay up until all hours and eat junk food (seriously, you should watch this pup do EZ Cheez out of the can). On … Continue reading
(Behold me thinking aloud…) The final season of The Wire is out on DVD, so Sailor Boy and I are at last at last able to watch it. I love this show. I love the characters, the complexity, the intricate, … 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
The results for the All About Romance annual Cover Cafe Contest are in, and you can see them here. Three of the covers I voted for (or against, in the case of the Worst Cover category) made it: Two Image, … Continue reading
Great news: my pal and agency-sister Louisa Edwards just sold her first novel as part of a four book pre-empt to St. Martin’s Press! Now here’s the part where it gets really interesting (as reported by PW): Rose Hilliard at … Continue reading
A few days back, Candy of Smart Bitches, Trashy Books, posted an excellent rant about this post on Pharyngula about the preponderance of mass market vampire romance. Basically, PZ Meyers knows nothing about the topic, but is curious (though he … Continue reading
