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
Tropical Depression Barry meant that sunny Florida wasn’t so sunny last weekend. Our hotel room was right on the beach, but we couldn’t even see the waves through the rain. Oh well. Next time. Still had a great trip! Naturally, … Continue reading
Last weekend I went out to (gorgeous, gorgeous) Harper’s Ferry (where we had nothing but tremendously fine weather, as you can see to the left) for the annual Washington Romance Writer’s Retreat. So. Much. Fun. It’s a lovely, intimate conference, … Continue reading
Today at Romancing the Blog, I tackle the always-contentious issue of author-written book reviews. Because it’s no fun if the fur don’t fly. Grab your foam bat and water gun and join in.
I’ve now received a few emails on the subject of my last post, so I wish to clarify: I did not leave my job because I was going to be published. I did not leave my job because of deadlines … Continue reading
Two years ago today, I sat in the cubicle of my office, practically bursting through my skin. I don’t know what I was thinking trying to be at work that day. (I’d just started the job though, so I hadn’t … Continue reading
So I type up my little manifesto yesterday, and post it to my blog, and then I get distracted by a whole bunch of things — my new contracts, which have arrived, my best friend who I haven’t spoken to … Continue reading
Last weekend at the NEC conference, I attended a workshop on writing YA with Mari Mancusi. It was all good info for those who wish to write for the YA market, but I’m not really here to talk about that … Continue reading
My roommate from the NEC Conference, Marley Gibson, has some pictures up on the blog Books, Boys, and Buzz today, so if you want to see more costume party snaps, click here. Here’s the picture of Jennifer O’Connell and me, … Continue reading
You know what’s annoying? When you come back from a trip or an event or other occasion in which you take pictures and discover that the pictures that you took are not as good as you thought they were and … Continue reading
I start today with a question: Why in the world do so many models in bridal magazines have what appears to be severe scoliosis? A typical example, at right. This is an extremely common pose in these magazines. Is it … Continue reading
