Author Archives: Brian Bixby

About Brian Bixby

I enjoy history because it helps me understand people. I'm writing fiction for much the same reason.

Lilly, Warrior Princess

Posted on December 22, 2020 by Brian Bixby

She came to us after a long journey. Twice she had been cast out, twice driven into exile. She wanted a place to rest her weary bones, a place where she could huddle in a chair and conserve what little … Continue reading →

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Responding to Crimson’s Creative Challenge #90

Posted on July 29, 2020 by Brian Bixby

My friend Crispina Kemp does a weekly “challenge” to her readers, to respond to a photograph she has posted. This week, she posted the following photo: In response, I offer this photo, of my own composition: It’s from Angla, on … Continue reading →

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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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