Timothy Freriks

Author: Timothy Freriks

  • Roland: of pirates and patriots

    Roland: of pirates and patriots is in the “alternative history” genre, but it’s maybe more of a “secret history”. It is the “how it happened” that makes this novel engaging. The United States almost ceased to exist in 1814. Based around true events and actual people, Roland is set in the very early 1800’s, a critical time for…

  • Man on a rope – a short story

    The young man stepped gingerly on the wet, algae-covered rocks. He’d learned his lesson: They are slippery; the aching bruise on his ass kept reminding him of that. He found a secure spot to put his feet and paused, listening. No footsteps in the distance. No dogs. Just wind and the babble of the swiftly-moving…

  • The Robbins: old farts gone bad

    The Robbins: old farts gone bad I’m writing a new novel. My wife and I recently bought an RV–whoops, I mean “motor coach”–and are starting to travel and meet the rather eclectic mix of people who do the same thing. Fascinating. So I’m thinking: what sort of trouble can a couple of travelling old farts…

  • Cindy, Really – a short story

    I’m making a number of short stories available over the next few months. Here’s the second one: CINDY, REALLY A Short Story by Timothy A. Freriks The shoe fit. She knew it would; it was hers, after all. She had stuffed it into the young man’s pocket as she left the masquerade ball. Prince Robert…

  • Billy – a disturbing short story

    I’m will be uploading a series of free short stories over the next month or so. BILLY August 14, 1974 The screams shattered his peace. He sat up, breathing hard, sweating. He rammed his hands to his temples. Stop! he yelled aloud. Leave me alone! It was the kids, the taunting, jeering, angry kids that came…

  • Roland: of pirates and patriots

    Roland: of pirates and patriots is in the “alternative history” genre, but maybe more of a “secret history”. It is the “how it happened” that makes this novel engaging. The United States almost ceased to exist in 1814. Based around true events and actual people, Roland is set in the very early 1800’s, a critical time for America…

  • Boiling Frogs – September, 2087

    BOILING THE FROGS September, 2087 By Unnamed. (withheld for protection)   Recipe for Boiling a Frog Do not boil water first; the frog, upon being thrown into a boiling pot, will instantly jump out and hop away. Simply place the frog in the water then slowly turn up the heat until it is boiling—the frog…

  • “Do what you love and you won’t work a day?”

    I’m re-posting this because I got a lot of feedback. The majority agreed but some people wanted to modify my premise. One said maybe you should lower your expectations and “do what you like”.  Do a job that’s “sort of satisfying”? I don’t think so–not my style. I believe everybody is good at, and has a…

  • New novel: Mrr, science fiction adventure

    I’m pleased to announce that my newest novel, Mrr, a science fiction adventure, has just been released on Amazon. Mrr is a departure for me, but a really enjoyable departure. It’s in a science-fiction/post apocalyptic genre and is alternately funny and tragic. (By the way: you’ll have to wait a few pages to find out what…

  • Mrr on Goodreads

    Mrr by Timothy Freriks This is a different genre for me, but I think I managed to combine some strenuous tension and hysterical humor (or so they tell me). This is a love story and an action adventure thriller set in post-apocalyptic Earth. There are angry mutants, dumb-as-stump civilians, and insane situations. Oh, yea: time…