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.

A word to my readers

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Brian Bixby

As some of you might know, this blog was comatose for a few years. Life and, sadly, death got in its way. Readership dwindled away to nothing. And most of the comments I got were spam. I appreciate those of … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XVI

Posted on April 4, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: The Earl of Haulloran’s men tried to apprehend Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton. Sarton’s slave Mia assaulted the earl’s men. (If you want more background, follow this link to read the whole story so far.) … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XV

Posted on April 3, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Thinking he betrayed Paviara, her friends have beat up Tollon. Tollon finds himself being cared for by Mia, Lady Vorana’s ex-slave, with whom he had what might politely be described as a traumatic experience. Now read … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XIV

Posted on April 2, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: After Lady Vorana’s spell led Tollon to have a fling with another woman, Paviara decided she did not ever want to see Tollon again. Tollon went to see her anyhow. Her friends beat him into unconsciousness. … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XIII

Posted on April 1, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon loves Paviara. Paviara used to love Tollon. Now she won’t speak to him. What did our apprentice magician do wrong? Read on . . . “She doesn’t want to see or speak to you anymore.” … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XII

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Ill-used by a spell cast by Lady Vorana, Tollon is buckling down to learn some real magic from Court Magician Sarton. But the damage Lady Vorana inflicted upon Tollon has yet to be fully reckoned. Now … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter XI

Posted on March 30, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, was ensorcelled and forced to act at the bidding of Lady Vorana. And he’s suffering flashbacks. (If you want to read all the previous chapters, go here.) Now read on … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter X

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, found himself bespelled and drugged by Sarton’s ex-wife, Lady Vorana. She obviously doesn’t mean him any good. On the other hand, he is a charming fellow. (If you want to … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter IX

Posted on March 28, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to Court Magician Sarton, has gone to the market to get some phoenix feathers for his master. While there, he is ensorcelled by a powerful magician acting through a girl. (You can catch up on all … Continue reading →

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Magician’s Apprentice Chapter VIII

Posted on March 27, 2020 by Brian Bixby

The story so far: Tollon, apprentice to the Court Magician, is running errands for his master while trying to avoid the intrigues of court, the hazards of being a slight but attractive man, and still getting in time with his … Continue reading →

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