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 life
…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
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
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
Since we’re talking about the spoiler thread, I wanted to move up a point I made there into the general blog. Whenever a writer’s book is published, the author ceases to be its only point of reference. Whatever is put … Continue reading
So this is weird: the winners of the CYCLER Giveaway are the first and last comment: Elizabeth M and Jen. Drop me an email with your address to receive your prize. Thanks for participating in the giveaways, guys! I hope … Continue reading
The trailer for Nick and Norah’s infinite playlist is out: Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist I’m so excited about this. I adore Michael Cera, and I’ve always been impressed by Kat Dennings, who I believe is woefully underappreciated in the … Continue reading
I have internet again! O, happy day, too roo, too lay! I cannot tell you how annoying it has been these past few weeks to be living without you, my sweet pablum, my exquisite opiate of the masses. How do … 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
Didja hear the one about agent Kristin Nelson turning down Twilight? Rumors can be a funny thing. They can also be incredibly damaging. When I was in high school, a rumor got started that I had slept with some guy … Continue reading
Morning, all! Just back from an early jaunt to Baltimore — a dry run for SB’s bar exam next week. Not so bad — pray for the same traffic conditions to continue. We spent the drive talking about all our … Continue reading
