Author Archives: Brian Bixby

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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.

Prophecies and Penalties Chapter 18, and a short vacation

Posted on June 13, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Emily Fisher’s investigation of the murder of High Council member Stephen Nash has taken a giant leap forward, which makes her happy. On the other hand, that leap implicates her sister Elsie, and Elsie’s lover, the so-called Prophesied One, Alex … Continue reading →

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Visiting where Shakers conducted businesses sacred and secular

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Those of you who have been following this blog for a while know about my interest in the Shakers, a religious group that worshiped a godhead with male and female aspects, and practiced celibacy and communal living while awaiting the … Continue reading →

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Chapter 17 of Prophecies and Penalties

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Finally, Emily Fisher feels she’s making progress. She’s going to get the real story of how High Council member Stephen Nash’s body was found, and maybe even some clues about the murder itself. But first she has to deal with … Continue reading →

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Is it the birthday of Cagliostro, definitely a man of mystery?

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Wikipedia claims today is the anniversary of the 1743 birthday of Count Allesandro di Cagliostro, and who would disagree with Wikipedia? Well, actually I have, several times, but that’s irrelevant, because Cagliostro’s birthday is only the MacGuffin for this post … Continue reading →

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Chapter 16 of Prophecies and Penalties, and a new banner

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Emily Fisher has had a long day. She’s had to confront Sonia, walk into town during a rain storm, get shot at, and meet yet another half-sister. What Emily needs is down time, a chance to recuperate. She’s not going … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day and the shifting grounds of commemoration

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Yesterday was Memorial Day in the United States. For those of you who don’t live here, it’s the day we honor our military veterans, as opposed to Veterans’ Day, which is the day we honor our military veterans. Confused? So … Continue reading →

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Follow up on chapter 15 of Prophecies and Penalties

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Brian Bixby

In my previous post, I managed to forget the link to chapter 15 of Prophecies and Penalties, my serial story about a murder in a Vermont religious commune. So here’s the link to chapter 15, “Lost in translation.”

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Chapter 15 of Prophecies and Penalties

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Brian Bixby

Things begin to heat up in Prophecies and Penalties with chapter 15, “Lost in translation.” As Emily Fisher is about to find out, all sorts of things can be lost in translation: names, places, even herself. Yet somehow she’s stumbling closer … Continue reading →

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Working at a comics convention: MeCAF

Posted on May 20, 2014 by Brian Bixby

You might recall that E. J. Barnes did the dragon-headed cane and Vampire Bureau badge illustrations for this blog. Well, she also writes and draws comics, and as henchman / “art enabler” I sometimes accompany her to comic book conventions … Continue reading →

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Prophecies and Penalties Chapter 14 is now up

Posted on May 16, 2014 by Brian Bixby

So Alex Bancroft, the Prophesied One, has been using an apartment up at Hilltop. But as Emily Fisher realizes, that doesn’t make him the only suspect. Not that she gets much time to consider the matter. For there are all … Continue reading →

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