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,…
The Freitag Blog—Ink, Art, and Ideas
Browse through my latest writing exploits, book updates and sample chapters, and art projects, or head over to the news section.
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.
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 design! This is a quick…
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…