Diana Peterfreund is an acclaimed American author recognized for her contributions to literature across various age groups. Her creative journey has been marked by diverse experiences, including roles as a costume designer, a cover model, and a food critic. With a spirit for adventure, Diana's explorations have led her from the cloud forests of Costa Rica to the underground caverns of New Zealand — adventures she considers only the beginning of her journey.

Graduating from Yale University with dual degrees in Literature and Geology, Diana's academic pursuits were humorously noted by her family as being useful solely for writing books about rocks. Nonetheless, she has crafted a vibrant literary career, weaving narratives that indeed rock. Residing with her husband and their puppy in Washington D.C., Diana continues to be a prolific storyteller.

Her debut novel, Secret Society Girl (2006), received praise for its wit and charm, earning a place on the New York Public Library's 2007 Books for the Teen Age list. Her literary repertoire includes the Secret Society Girl series, the "killer unicorn novels" Rampant and Ascendant, the post-apocalyptic retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion, titled For Darkness Shows the Stars, and Across a Star-Swept Sea, inspired by The Scarlet Pimpernel.

Diana's middle grade trilogy, OMEGA CITY, venture into contemporary adventure set in a secret city beneath modern Maryland. Her contributions have been acknowledged through various accolades, including the Capitol Choices reading list, the Texas LoneStar List, and the Sunshine State Young Reader Awards List, among others. Diana's short stories and non-fiction essays about popular children's literature have also garnered critical acclaim.

With thirteen published novels and a commitment to continue enthralling her readers, Diana remains a vibrant figure in the world of literature. She also engages with her readers, discussing future works and the pronunciation of her last name, which she confirms as "Peter-froind" though "Peter-friend" is also widely accepted.