Monthly Archives: June 2020

My thanks to my readers (and a pat on the back for myself, I admit)

Posted on June 22, 2020 by Brian Bixby

My thanks to the readers who started, attempted, perused, slogged through, sampled, read end-to-end, or otherwise spent time on Tollon and Magician’s Apprentice these last three months. I hope you were entertained at least some of the time. Me, I’m happy … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice – Epilogue

Posted on June 21, 2020 by Brian Bixby

Seventeen years after the events of chapter LXXXIX . . . I get a summons from the palace. It’s from my half-sister, the younger Lady Gwella. It’s a surprise. We’ve never been close, even though we’re almost the same age. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXIX

Posted on June 20, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is trying to figure out how to be a good demigod, while he’s still trying to figure out how to be a good human. Now read on . . . What does it mean to … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXVIII

Posted on June 19, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon came out of his confrontation with the gods as a demigod himself. The role doesn’t come with an instruction manual. Now read on . . . Two days later, I am all but ready to … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXVII

Posted on June 18, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon wakes up to find himself a demigod. But this has been only the start of the surprises he encounters. Now read on . . . Chypa isn’t human. “You’ve got that half-right, Tollon,” she tells … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXVI

Posted on June 17, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon won his confrontation with the gods, only to find he’s turned into a demigod himself. This is going to rearrange his life. Now read on . . . I emerge into consciousness every so often. It’s … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXV

Posted on June 16, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon’s won his confrontation with the god Mrokitar. But it comes with a price. Now read on . . . “Rest, Tollon.” It’s Mia’s voice. This time I’m certain of it. I open my eyes. I … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXIV

Posted on June 15, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon confronts the god Mrokitar, but instead of using magic, he uses words to attack her. But will it work? Now read on . . . I make it to seven before a blow knocks me … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXIII

Posted on June 14, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon’s enemy Lady Vorana has teamed up with the god Mrokitar, and turned the fairy Mia against Tollon. Now read on . . . Mia turns to look at me. There is hatred in her face. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter LXXXII

Posted on June 13, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon and his allies are ready to attempt to defeat their enemies and rescue their friends. Well, as ready as they can be. Will it be good enough? No one can be sure. Now read on . … Continue reading →

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