Monthly Archives: December 2012

2012 in review, from my perspective

Posted on December 30, 2012 by Brian Bixby

WordPress prepared a statistical summary of activity on my blog for 2012. But I’d rather give you my version of what really happened on the blog this year. This blog, Sillyverse, which is my first and only blog so far, began on … Continue reading →

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Chapter 18 of Dragon Lady, and servants

Posted on December 28, 2012 by Brian Bixby

“A day in the life of Patty Leigh,” chapter 18 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Our magicians have been busy. But as everyone ought to know, they could not survive a day without the help of Patty … Continue reading →

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Xmas meets Tarot (the holiday non-post post)

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Brian Bixby

A mystical, magical holiday season to you all! (If you want the artist’s explanation of the symbolism of this variation on the Moon card of the Tarot, go here.)

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Chapter 17 of Dragon Lady, the future, and the holidays

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Brian Bixby

“Teamwork,” chapter 17 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Rebecca and Abigail know who their foe is. Can they find clues to defeat him by searching in the town, in the Burning Dog, and in the Devil’s Acre? … Continue reading →

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Query to readers: criticizing the writing of others

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Brian Bixby

I’ve run into an issue, and need help. I’m reading the blogs of several writers. Their experiences are varied, the quality of their writing more so. What kind of criticism should I offer them? My difficulty can be boiled down … Continue reading →

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Chapter 16 of Dragon Lady, and money

Posted on December 14, 2012 by Brian Bixby

“Family and friends,” chapter 16 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, is now available. Rebecca goes home to see her parents, only to confront new magical surprises. And how does one receive a daughter who is feared by the town as … Continue reading →

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Inspiration and Transformation

Posted on December 10, 2012 by Brian Bixby

They tell you “write what you know.” But that’s not really what you have to do. What you know is only your start, your inspiration. You need to transform it into something that others will read, that will inspire and … Continue reading →

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Chapter 15 of Dragon Lady, and Bridget Leigh/Lee

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Brian Bixby

“Abigail in Flight,” chapter 15 of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge: A Tale of Magic in the Gilded Age, has been posted. Injured and on the run, can Abigail acquire allies faster than she acquires enemies? For the many of you who … Continue reading →

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Review – Magic: An Anthology of the Esoteric and Arcane

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Brian Bixby

Instead of reviewing a new book from a reader’s perspective, I’m going to review one from as aspiring writer’s perspective. Reading new material is problematic for aspiring writers. Why not just stick to the old classics? Well, I hear there have … Continue reading →

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