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
(Because it sucks that we can’t make comments.) Dear RITA Entrant,I had heard so much about your book before I got it in my RITA package. Not all of it was good. (Those bloggers can be so harsh.) I actually … Continue reading
8:00 AM: I (groggy) am dropped off by Sailor Boy (only vaguely less groggy, and thereby qualified to operate a motor vehicle) at the bus station. Pick up my tickets at the Will Call machine. 8:28 AM: Bus arrives. I … Continue reading
Justine, never one to shy away from the Big Questions in Life, asks: If you could only choose one which would you choose: the publishing house with a wonderful editor who brings out the best in you, or the house … Continue reading
Thanks for your concern, Patrick, but the weather in D.C. this weekend was actually quite lovely. I’ll be spending the biggest chunk of this week in New York City, where the weather also looks in the sunny-ish family, ranging from … Continue reading
Yoga class tonight was great. I learned three new poses. This is what happens when you skip two classes; you come back and get to learn a whole bunch of poses all at once. (So much more bang for the … Continue reading
I was working on my schedule for the next few months and I almost had a heart attack. Next week: New York City for family thingWeekend after: New York City for NYPL receptionLast week in March: Boston for the NEC … Continue reading
I *know* there is something I have to do on February 24th, but for the life of me I can’t remember what it is. I feel like it’s a party or some other event. Does this ever happen to you? … Continue reading
This is not a craft post. It’s a lovely story of a girl and her pen. In the comments section of yesterday’s post:Do you have a dedicated non-internet computer? or even better a dedicated writing room? Uh, no and no. … Continue reading
