Fred Minnick is available for comment to discuss the Iraq War, his new book Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq, PTSD, Traumatic Brain Injury, Veteran issues and journalism. Contact him at editor@fredwrite.com.

Radio: War Journalism

NPR: Fred Minnick discusses covering war as an Army journalist.

Radio: Don't Ask Don't Tell Policy

Blog Talk Radio: Fred Minnick joins a panel to talk about the controversial policy.

Video: Minnick Discusses New Book, PTSD

NewsOk.com: Former soldier nearly lost his life, battled PTSD.

Former soldiers shares Iraq war, PTSD story

The Daily Oklahoman: Fred Minnick fought an enemy, now fights a tough anxiety disorder.

Army journalist recalls escaping death

Tulsa World: His memoir recounts his time in Iraq.

Iraq Veteran speaks about PTSD

MSNBC: Tens of thousands of those who defend the country suffer from post traumatic stress disorder.

Video: Vet Uses Writing to Heal

WLKY 32 TV: On Veterans Day, many former and current soldiers are still trying to win the war within.

Video: Fred Minnick Discusses Fort Hood Tragedy and PTSD

WAVE 3 TV:  Camera Boy author opens up about his own struggles.

Book: Camera Boy on war, hell and the in-between

LEO: When Fred Minnick smiles or laughs, he seems momentarily transformed into a young boy, filled with innocence. Dimples form and his blues eyes seem illuminated. But when the freelance writer and photographer talks about the year he spent as a U.S. Army public affairs officer in the Iraq War, he speaks in a serious, even tone.

Army journalist compiles book on his Iraqi war experience

Oklahoma Gazette: The Iraq War has left a scar on society over time, but Army journalist Fred Minnick still feels a dull pain almost five years after returning home. His new book, “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq,” captures his experiences in Iraq through his writing and photographs.

A new book chronicles man’s experience in Iraq’s war zone

The Catholic Record: It’s all there in Fred Minnick’s new book about his experiences in Iraq. All the unspeakable violence, drama, life-changing horror and loss of war — that almost indescribable tableau really known only to those who have experienced it.

Go/Do: Pictures from Iraq

Nuvo Indianapolis: Author to sign books at downtown Borders store.

Iraq War Author to Visit Tulsa On National Tour

Greater Tulsa Reporter: Iraq War author and former Tulsa resident Fred Minnick returns to Tulsa as part of his national book tour for Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq (Hellgate Press). He will sign books at Barnes & Noble, 8620 E. 71 Street, November 19 at 6:30 p.m.

Local Writer Chronicles War Experience

Louisville Mojo: Even in popular culture, it takes a skilled storyteller to describe what combat is really like. A new book, Camera Boy, by local writer Fred Minnick, takes the reader on a harrowing, realistic ride into his year as a soldier in the Iraq war in 2004.

A look at OSU alumni: Thirty names who call themselves Cowboys

OSU Alumni Association: Fred Minnick named on prestigious alumni list that includes Garth Brooks, Barry Sanders and T. Boone Pickens.

Waging war one frame at a time

Northwest Guardian: Imagine coming under fire in the streets of Mosul, Iraq, in 2004, with your rifle in one hand and a Nikon D-1X in the other.

Photography in a War Zone

Midwest City Sun: Minnick served in Iraq during 2004 and 2005. He’s recently authored a book about his time there called "Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq."

Iraq War Author Fred Minnick & Hellgate Press Announce Book Tour

November 5 -- CARMICHAEL'S BOOKSTORE, 7 p.m. @ 2720 Frankfort Avenue; Louisville, KY 40206

November 11 -- Barnes & Noble, 7 p.m. @ 4100 Summit Plaza Drive, Louisville, KY 40241

November 16 -- Downtown Borders, Noon - 2 p.m. @ 11 S. Meridian St. Indianapolis, IN 46204

November 16 -- Barnes & Noble, 7 p.m. @ 3111 South Veterans Pkwy; Springfield, IL 62704

November 17 -- Borders, 6:30 p.m. @ 3300 S Glenstone Ave; Springfield, MO 65804

November 18 -- Full Circle Books, 6:30 p.m. @ 50 Penn Place Oklahoma City

November 19 -- Barnes & Noble, 6:30 p.m. @ Woodland Plaza
8620 E 71 Street, Tulsa, OK 74133

OSU graduate, Army journalist tells his story

The Daily O'Collegian: OSU graduate Fred Minnick was a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who started in the 45th Infantry division. Minnick later transferred to the 139th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment. His stories from Iraq can be found in his book “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq.”

Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq

Stryker News: Many long time readers will recognize the name Fred Minnick. He has written a book about his experiences covering the war, including two Stryker Brigades in Northern Iraq, as an army photojournalist (view his story archives). The book, titled Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq, will come out in November, but is available for pre-order now..

OSU grad tells his story of war

Stillwater NewsPress: Fred Minnick was content to sit in the restaurant, sip coffee and talk about his book, “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist’s War in Iraq.”

Book recounts experiences of Norton Commons veteran

Louisville Courier-Journal: Fred Minnick penned “Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War in Iraq,” which chronicles his time serving in an Army public affairs unit — a time he spent with a Nikon camera slung over one arm, an M-16 over the other. The book is scheduled for release on Nov. 1 by Hellgate Press, which publishes military history books. Two book signings are scheduled: one at Carmichael's on Frankfort Avenue at 7 p.m. Nov. 5 and another at Barnes and Noble at The Summit at 7 p.m. Nov. 11.

Author Penned Book in Upper Wis. Cabin

Sawyer County Record: Fred Minnick wrote Camera Boy: An Army Journalist's War In Iraq in a small, remote lakeside cabin in Barnes, Wis. The peaceful place helped him to recover from PTSD, he says.

Fred Minnick interviewed for Media Bistro story
Minnick gives tips about how freelancers can still earn a living in tough economy.

Fred Minnick attends International Cognac Summit
Only the world's top sommeliers and food and beverage journalists were invited.

Downtown Gallery Presents Fred Minnick's Derby Photography
A portion of proceeds from the sale of Big Brown photographs by Louisville-based photographer Fred Minnick will benefit nonprofit organizations that help retired racehorses.

Prestigious Art Festival Invites Photographer Fred Minnick
LOUISVILLE—The Go! Downtown Albuquerque Arts Festival 2008 invited nationally renowned photographer Fred Minnick to join its list of prestigious artists.

“Fred Minnick’s photography has a great sophistication,” says Val Hollingsworth, director of the festival. “He has a great eye.”

New Mexico’s largest art festival and one of the country’s top rated art shows, the Go! Downtown Arts Festival will take place Sept. 26 through Sept. 28.

Fred Minnick’s photography has been published in magazines and newspapers all over the world. His work can be found in galleries across the United States. Buy his work at FredPhoto.net.

Eclectica Gallery Presents Local Photographer
Fred Minnick’s unique works will be unveiled at a gallery for the first time.

How the internet has changed war reporting
Catchy title that, ''The Blog of War," with its allusion to Shakespeare's ''Julius Caesar," and the unleashing of martial forces. ...Fred Minnick jokingly describes the security risks associated with a boisterous comrade in the blog ''In Iraq for 365." (Pentagram)

Holiday thoughts from military personnel abroad
"We rebuilt the school, furnished it with desks, and supplied
hundreds of books. Before we did this, the children attempted to learn in a
concrete building that had no air conditioning.... The children were so
thankful that one child wrote an essay in English.... He spoke better
English than I did at 12. It was a very touching moment." (PR Week, 2004)

Montana's Great Harvest Bread Company Makes The List Again!
{Former} Fast Casual Editor Fred Minnick said in the January edition, "We
didn't just evaluate sales numbers.because some smaller chains have made innovative moves."(Press Release)

New CEO Greg Brenneman Speaks
Greg Brenneman, CEO of Quiznos for just four months, speaks with reporter
Fred Minnick of QSR Magazine. (Bluemaumau.org blog linking for Fred's story)

Raving Brands CEO Martin Sprock is the Greatest
Martin Sprock revealed his nearly universal popularity in a fascinating
interview (Martin Sprock Talks) with Fred Minnick published on
QSRMagazine.com. (Franchisepick.com blog linking to Fred's story)

QSR Covers the National Restaurant Association Show
Our "man on the floor," Fred Minnick, will be posting daily updates covering
some of the best and most interesting insights he finds in McCormick's vast
halls.

QSR Magazine Launches New Online-Only Content
QSR welcomes the former editor of Fast Casual magazine, Fred Minnick,
to its list of contributors. Specifically, Minnick has been brought on to
assist with the new QSRmagazine.com editorial content.

Comments on the GAO's listing of food safety as "high risk"
QSR reporter Fred Minnick got right to the point, asking Marler if being advocating for food safety was contrary to his interest in representing people who have been sickened in food poisoning outbreaks. (Foodpoisonblog.com)

66 Successful Bloggers and What they can teach you
Deck: Fred Minnick - will teach you about niche blogging 55. (The Biz of Knowledge)

Fred Minnick to help with QSR Magazine’s online efforts (PDF)
QSR welcomes the former editor of Fast Casual magazine, Fred Minnick, to its list of contributors.

Cowboy Journal Spring 2006
Even though Fred Minnick came home without any physical battle scars, it doesn’t mean he wasn’t wounded.

Columbia Journalist Review September/October 2005 - State of the Art
Fred Minnick (one of his photos is above), who was stationed in Mosul and blogs under the name Sminklemeyer (In Iraq for 365). He writes about his struggle with recurring nightmares. “I also had the dream again last night,” he wrote soon after his return. “This time, I called one of those 1-800 numbers.”

AltWeeklies.com: News & Features: Oklahoma Gazette
“The smells of gunfire. The loud ping of bullets bouncing off of metal, the vibrations of grenades exploding nearby. The taste of your own fear climbing up into your throat. This is combat. And no matter how many times you experience it, you learn one more thing about yourself and you're always happy to be walking away." – Excerpt from Fred’s blog.

Pizza franchise serves up carb-friendly dough
Fred Minnick, managing editor of PizzaMarketplace.com, an information and news Web site for the pizzeria industry, agrees. He said that if Martinez locates his pizzerias by gyms and other fitness facilities, "the better off he is."

Captain D's rebranding part of broader trend
The menu revamping -- which is being coupled with a new logo and restaurant design that will be rolled out across its 600 locations -- dovetails with consumers' increasing affinity for fresh, made-to-order items and organic food, says Fred Minnick, editor of Fast Casual magazine.