Former professor, now ancient historical novelist
Author Gregory Michael Nixon
Well-travelled professor. Doctor of Philosophy, LSU. Academically published writer. Accomplished author.
Weaving history, myth, and philosophy into captivating adventures.
Diomedes in Kyprios— (Diomedeia II)—Just published!
About the author
My Purpose
My Purpose
My Purpose
As a historical fiction novelist, my purpose is to share meaningful stories that naturally emerge from the panorama of human history. I strive for accurate but dramatic historical fiction. History itself is the frame for the human experience, with all its suffering and joys. Fiction emerges in the narrative details of human lives that hi
As a historical fiction novelist, my purpose is to share meaningful stories that naturally emerge from the panorama of human history. I strive for accurate but dramatic historical fiction. History itself is the frame for the human experience, with all its suffering and joys. Fiction emerges in the narrative details of human lives that history cannot capture from the outside.
[Image: Artist's impression of Bronze Age ships.]
My Vision
My Purpose
My Purpose
My vision is to create a community of readers who are passionate about great literature and ancient history. Myths were likely created when we humans thought we heard the gods whispering to us, so, in the same spirit, let us stay attuned to the gods..
[Image: vase painting, Classical era: Diomedes is spearing Ares, the God of War, in his guts—with Athene's help.]
My Values
My Purpose
My Values
As a creative writer, my moral values lean more toward anarchistic discovery than social convention. Creativity trumps comfortable expectations. A good adventure need not be only escapist when learning is involved. The sense of meaningful exploration in a literary historical novel will continue long after the story's end. [Image: Diomedes, now in the Louvre]