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
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
It was one year ago today that Secret Society Girl was unleashed upon the world. Here’s what I did: View Photo Slideshow Make a Free Flash Slideshow And now, a year later, I’m finishing up book number three, a few … Continue reading
This may be my last post for a while. We’ll see how things pan out once I’m in California, where two people who are not me and Sailor Boy are getting married. Day 2 of the challenge (Monday) was a … Continue reading
Four pages on Sunday. There. Sven’s off my back for now… Stephanie Tyler’s post yesterday was very inspiring to me. I have so many writing friends who write under the most difficult of circumstances: family issues, health issues, time issues. … Continue reading
Care of Alison Kent: SEVENTY DAYS OF SWEAT: A WRITING CHALLENGE I’m sure you’ve all heard of the National Novel Writing Month where the goal of the participants is to write 50,000 words during the month of November. You’ve probably … Continue reading
I’ve woken up early today to call-in to a Providence radio show called Reading With Robin and discuss my new anthology, Everything I Needed To Know About Being A Girl I Learned From Judy Blume. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get through … Continue reading
The other week, I went to an RWA meeting about making collages. Okay, full disclosure: I’m not much of an art person. I have always appreciated looking at it, and adore museums and pretty things. I’m simply not gifted in … Continue reading
… Are the Luckiest Writers in the World. So I’ve been having one of those weeks where the writing has not been going well. At two separate times, with two separate projects, I threw my hands up and entertained those … Continue reading
This article is an Onion-style parody, right? Observe: My Book Deal Ruined My Life: And even before the potential post-publication humiliation, there’s deadline pressure; crippling self-doubt; diets of Entenmann’s pastries and black coffee; self-made cubicles structured with piles of books, … Continue reading
My buddy Colleen Gleason’s amazing RISES THE NIGHT released yesterday, and in honor of that momentous event, I’m giving away a copy today. You know the drill: leave your name in the comments section to enter. RISES THE NIGHT is … Continue reading
