Writing Update—Mar 28, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal for March – Complete three chapters a week on the first revised draft…
The Freitag Blog—Ink, Art, and Ideas
Browse through my latest writing exploits, book updates, sample chapters, art projects and tutorials , or head over to the news section.
More ★★★★★ Reviews!
I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to leave a book review on Amazon, Instagram or Goodreads! It means the world to…
Writing Update—Mar 20, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal for March – Complete three chapters a week on the first revised draft…
Writing Update—Mar 14, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal for March – Complete three chapters a week on the first revised draft…
Writing Update—Mar 7, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal for March – Complete three chapters a week on the first revised draft…
Writing Update—Feb 28, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal 2 – Complete the 12 chapters of The House by the end of…
Book Marketing is hard. Really hard.
That book marketing is the hardest bit for indie authors is no surprise … I mean, that is what Publishing Houses are for, right?…
★★★★★ Amazon Review
Thank you so much to anyone who read The Fragments so far and took the time to leave a review on Amazon, Instagram or…
Writing Update—Jan 31, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal 1 – Complete the first draft of The House by the end of…
Monday Writing Update—Jan 23, 2023
Another week. Another update. Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Goal 1 – Complete the first draft of The House by the end of…
Image Collection, Book Illustration – The Fragments
Sneak peak into the illustrated Special Edition Paperback!
Giveaway—Free Review Copies
Get a free review eBook of ‘The Fragments, The Spheres Book One’! I am giving away free review eBooks copies of ‘The Fragments, The…
Monday Writing Update—Jan 2, 2022
Another week. Another update. New Writing Challenge—Shut up and write 2023 Online challenges can be fun and grow audiences, but I haven’t found a…
Review—Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro
Kazuo Ishiguro’s literary speculative fiction books are beautiful and powerful explorations of the human condition, and Klara and the Sun is no exception First…
Monday Writing Update—Dec 12, 2022
Another week. Another update. Now in a new format. The Fragments Trade Paperback Edition is out After a last-minute switch to a glossy cover,…
Review—On Writing by Stephen King
Autobiography, memoir, style manual, rant—On Writing, as its author, evades classification. First published on Goodreads On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen…
Exhibition—Summer Show, Studio Toru
Group Exhibition November 2022Studio Toru, Eastbourne, New Zealand The annual Summer Show at Studio Toru showcases a mixture of established and emerging contemporary artists…
100 days of writing 2022 – Recap
The #100daysofwriting2022 project is completed, and here is what happened! On August 8 2022, I started a new #100dayproject, and it was supposed to…
Exhibition—Mini Mix and Match, Quirky Fox, Hawera
Group Exhibition November 2022Quirky Fox, Hawera, New Zealand Mini Mix and Match at Quirky Fox showcases an eclectic mix of over 40 small works—originals,…
Pataka Museum Shop—September 2022
Pataka Collection September 2022 Pataka Museum Shop, Porirua, New Zealand New stock for the Pataka Museum Shop.
Book Design—Trim size, margins, and typography
If you plan to publish independently—and have no money to spare—you will need to get your head around book interiors, design, and typography! This…
The Fragments, Chapter 3—The Tear
Chapter 3—The Tear tear |ˈtɛər| noun 1 – a split or hole in any matter, physical or metaphysical, caused by it being pulled apart…
The Fragments, Chapter 2—Outside
Chapter 2—Outside outside | aʊtˈsʌɪd | noun 1 – the external shell or surface of an object or entity 2 – the outward appearance of…
eBook Distribution – Narrow or Wide
Once your eBook is compiled, it’s time to think about eBook distribution. When I looked into distributing my first eBook, I found this excellent…
The Fragments, Chapter 1—Lost
Chapter 1—Lost lost |lɒst| adjective 1 – unable to find one’s way or not knowing one’s whereabouts2 – unable to be found 3 – something…
The Fragments, ★★★★½ Star Review by SPR
The Fragments received a sparkling ★★★★½ Review from SPR!\(^-^)/ A stunning new multiverse is brought to exquisite life in Minu Freitag’s debut novel, The Fragments,…
Exhibition—Ink, The Collaboration, New Plymouth
Group Exhibition April 2022The Collaboration, New Plymouth, New Zealand A showcase of New Zealand Printmakers.
The Fragments, Prologue 2—The Fall
Prologue 2—The Fall Sharp gravel bit into Max’s knees. A uniformed figure had stepped out of the shadows and into his path as soon…
The Fragments, Prologue 1—A Warning
Prologue 1—A Warning A beam of light zigzagged through the city’s mirrored labyrinth. Bouncing between glass towers and metal frames, the beam delved deep…
Collagraph printmaking using Tetra Pak
You might have seen glimpses of a new printmaking series on Instagram, and I thought I tell you a bit more about it. The…
Studio Visit August 2021
Photoshoot in my studio in the hills surrounding the Wellington Harbour.
Acrylics on wood panel, Part 2
Night forest No.1, Session 2 This is the second part. For part one please see Acrylics on wood panel, Part 1. Using glazing techniques…