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Dragon Lady chapter 2 is up

Posted on September 7, 2012 by Brian Bixby

As promised, the second chapter of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge, entitled “How to make an unfavorable impression every time,” has been posted this morning. Just why does Rebecca carry a walking stick? And what is wrong with Ellen Taylor’s … Continue reading →

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Ahistorical fiction

Posted on September 4, 2012 by Brian Bixby

We have this category called “historical fiction.” There are two problems with it. First, the history is supposed to be factual, but isn’t. Second, the fiction is supposed to be historical, but isn’t. You want to write historical fiction that’s … Continue reading →

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Kicking off Dragon Lady

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Brian Bixby

My serial publication of The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge: A Tale of Magic in the Gilded Age begins today with chapter 1, “A need and a necronym.” What exceedingly odd request does servant Ellen Taylor make of her employer, Mrs. … Continue reading →

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Writing fiction at length, at length

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Brian Bixby

Some nights ago, at a party, I mentioned to a friend that I’d already written two long stories, one running 250 pages. He thought about it, and then asked how one could possibly write anything that long. I gave him … Continue reading →

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What’s the story going to be about?

Posted on August 22, 2012 by Brian Bixby

Like the earlier story, The Dragon Lady of Stockbridge is a historical fantasy, set in a historical environment with a dose of magic. If people can practice magic, what does that do to their perception of the world? What ethics … Continue reading →

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