Brian Nixon
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Brian Nixon
by Brian Nixon
Cards can be Mint Condition... Life rarely is.
Dan Phillips has spent eight years building a life around what's left—raising his two kids alone, selling pieces of his treasured baseball card collection to make ends meet, and keeping his late wife's memory alive in every careful decision he makes. He's learned to be enough, even when it doesn't feel like it.
Henli Dunston is drowning in her late father's legacy—boxes of baseball cards she doesn't understand and a relationship she never quite figured out how to fix before it was too late. When a Vegas card show nearly ends in disaster, a stranger with kind eyes and an encyclopedic knowledge of baseball steps in to help.
What starts as a favor becomes something neither of them expected. As Dan helps Henli discover the true value of her father's collection—including a card that could change her life—they uncover something even more valuable: a connection that feels like coming home.
But loving someone new means making space for them in a life carefully built around loss. For Dan, it means facing the question he's been avoiding for eight years: Can you honor the past and still choose the future?
For Henli, it means finding her place in a family that's already complete—or learning whether love is enough to make room for one more.
In baseball and in life, sometimes you have to take the swing, even when you don't know how it will end.
A heartfelt story about second chances, found family, and the courage it takes to step up to the plate one more time.
Brian currently lives in Utah with his wife of 25+ years, their 3 children, and his son's bird who hates him. He is also a big old nerd.
First and foremost, Brian Nixon is most proud of being a husband to his wife (who puts up with more than her fair share of crap) and a father to his three kids. He became a storyteller recently, with a passion for crafting narratives that balance heart, adventure, and faith. As the author of the Highfallen fantasy series and an upcoming contemporary novel Mint Condition, Brian blends richly imagined worlds with characters who feel both authentic and unforgettable. His stories are rooted in themes of resilience, redemption, and the enduring power of hope—ideas that resonate with his own life experiences. Brian’s love of storytelling began through tabletop role-playing games (he has played D&D with the same group of friends for over 30 years) and evolved into writing epic fantasy that combines vivid world-building with deeply personal character arcs. His Highfallen series introduces readers to Sabrael Highfallen, a Divinari warrior navigating a world scarred by divine conflict, while Mint Condition explores themes of family, healing, and connection through the lens of baseball and nostalgia. Whether writing sweeping battles between gods and mortals or quiet moments between two people learning to trust again, Brian’s voice is defined by emotional honesty and a love of meaningful storytelling. When he’s not writing, Brian enjoys music (he even wrote and recorded a CD MANY years ago), exploring creative design projects, and cheering for his favorite baseball team, the Yankees. A devoted husband and father, he draws inspiration from the bonds of family and the lessons of his faith, infusing his stories with both wonder and heartfelt depth. Whether you’re diving into the mythical world of Thanria or the warm, nostalgic pages of Mint Condition, his stories invite readers to find a piece of themselves in every journey.
Book One in the Highfallen Saga
A world scarred by the God Rain. A warrior born to bring back the light.
Sabrael Highfallen, a newly appointed Arten, is tasked with her first mission—an escort through Leaning Tree Pass. When betrayal turns the journey into tragedy, she must rise above guilt and doubt to protect those who remain. Joined by an unlikely band of allies, Sabrael faces slavers, dark creatures, and echoes of an ancient curse.
Highfallen: First Task delivers a gripping tale of courage, faith, and finding hope when the gods seem silent.