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About Brian Bixby

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

Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VII

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Brian Bixby

If you missed chapter VI: Due to a glitch, chapter VI did not show up in everyone’s reader, although it was posted yesterday. You can still find it here. Chapters I – V can be found here. And to quickly summarize: … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VI

Posted on March 25, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is contemplating desperate measures or wild schemes to secure some dragon’s teeth for his master, Court Magician Sarton. The last thing he needs is for a surprise in his own room. Or maybe it’s the … Continue reading →

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Chapter V of Magician’s Apprentice

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon is hunting for dragon’s teeth on behalf of his master, Court Magician Sarton. He’s met up with famed mercenary captain Katrina, who advises him to blackmail the Earl of Haulloran to get some. If you want … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter IV

Posted on March 23, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far (and a link to the previous chapters): Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, is tasked with acquiring dragon’s teeth by Sarton. But palace life and intrigue are making what could already be a dangerous chore even … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter III

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Brian Bixby

Our story so far: Tollon, apprentice to the Court Magician, is having a rough day. Getting tripped by the palace guard is just his most recent misfortune. Or at least it was, until he stepped into the magician’s workshop and … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter II

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Brian Bixby

Previously, in chapter I: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, is out fetching Sarton’s supplies, when he hears that the queen is going to have bastard, fathered by the Earl of Haulloran. Although he hasn’t yet explained why, Tollon fears … Continue reading →

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Time for a new story: Magician’s Apprentice

Posted on March 20, 2020 by Brian Bixby

In troubled times, people have always turned to storytellers for guidance and relief. An evening’s entertainment, an escape to other times and places, does the soul some good. And a skilled storyteller can weave in moral lessons to guide people … Continue reading →

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Amusing game for our times: what groceries do you buy for the end of the world?

Posted on March 14, 2020 by Brian Bixby

It’s not the end of the world. But the way people are clearing out supermarkets here in the United States, you’d think it was. I went into my local stores and found almost all the bread racks empty. Except . … Continue reading →

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Becoming a dual citizen

Posted on February 16, 2020 by Brian Bixby

I recently turned myself into a dual citizen. I’m now a citizen both of the United States, where I was born, and of Ireland, where I have ancestors. So I have two perfectly legal passports. This was not something I’d … Continue reading →

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A useful suggestion for Harry and Meghan

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Brian Bixby

It’s the weekend. Time for lighter topics, such as “Whatever shall we do about Harry and Meghan?” For those of you who missed it, Harry and Meghan, a.k.a. the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, members of the British Royal Family, … Continue reading →

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