Comment from royowen

Excellent

Of course Gizmo can project them out of there, I'm glad you state that they aren't quite human, and live in box-like dwelling without windows, and, of course, speak in an unknown tongue, at least to Herbie and Eric. You've not made it easy for yourself saying they physically different heh heh. Well done Sandra, another great adventure, stretching your considerable imagination again, well done, blessings, Roy

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

I'm really pleased you like the way this is going, Roy. It's fun being able to write a story knowing no one can prove or disprove what I'm writing! (Of course, it's all true! Lol) Thank you so very much, my friend, for another of your lovely reviews. Big hugs. Sandra xxx

reply by royowen on 25-Feb-2020

Of course it?s true

reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

LOL!! :))

Comment from rwilliam

Exceptional

A stunning waterfall could be seen frothing and churning as it hit the river below, only to be caught up and dragged away by the current.~ LOVE this. Visual and poetic! :))

"They're nervous. Try smiling and see what happens then." Herbie's keen eyes homed ~ do you mean 'honed' instead of homed? It may be a language thing, if so, never mind. :)

What he did do was spin his eyes around and around his middle so he could keep watch them both. ~Nit. keep watch 'on' them both.

I really enjoyed this chapter. Well done. It was fun, easy to read and flowed beautifully.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

Thank you so very much, Rebekka, for all those lovely stars and wonderful review. I like how you pointed out the waterfall scene, :))
You are the 3rd person to point out the 'honed' 'homed' words. It's more common here to use 'homed' but I did check it out on Google, and apparently the 'honed' is used more in North America and Canada. But the other bit might surprise you, the publishers in America prefer 'homed' but will accept 'honed'.
It's really interesting to learn these differences in our language, both English, but with slight variations.
Thank you for telling me about the missing word; I've put it in now. :))
Again, thank you, my dear friend, for the lovely review and stars. Big hugs. Sandra xxxx

reply by rwilliam on 25-Feb-2020

I"m glad you don't get offended when I point out those 'words' haha. AND I learn something. I've not been published so I'll try to remember they prefer homed. LOL. Have a wonderful day, talented writer friend. :)

reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

Aw, bless you. I never get offended when someone is only trying to help me. It's the only way I've learned, and still learn. :)) xxx

Comment from rspoet

Exceptional

Hooray! You've found Atlantis. I've always wanted to travel there.
It looks like it's inhabited by Aqua-people or Aqua-aliens.
Going back 10,000 years, it's not surprising they'd never seen a human.
I doubt anyone explored the sea, or risked falling off the edge of the world,
or encountering great sea monsters.
It looks like there's going to be a big pow-wow. Things seldom change, even after thousands of years. I hope Drozig isn't the medicine man. :)
Maybe you could talk Eric into letting you take a trip on his bike. Where would you go??
Well done
Robert

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

Our Gizmo is so darned clever! Lol. The 10,000 years is about the only true factual part in the Atlantic conundrum, simply because Plato stated it and it's in the history book. Apart from that, no one really knows if it's true of false. That's the fun part about writing this story, I can put everyone out of their misery and get Eric to find out the truth of the matter! It's nice to know we'll be in the history books now! lol! Oh, if I could use the bike, I'd be knocking on your door and joining you and Pam for a coffee!
Thank you so much for the bright six stars, and another of your fun reviews, my friend. Big hugs. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from the13thpoet

Excellent

Hello Sandra, a marvelous Monday to you. I hope this finds you well, in good health and spirit. Thank you for sharing another one of Eric's adventures with us, I can't wait to see what kind of adventure/trouble they get into this time. Have a great day!

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 25-Feb-2020

Good morning, my friend. Thank you so much for reading this second part to my new story, I'm delighted you are joining me on this adventure. I hope you also have a wonderful day! :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from BethShelby

Excellent

You have an interesting fantasy story going here. I can imagine this being a book for young people. Your grandson must be delighted to have a grandmother who can write adventure tales like these.

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Thank you, Beth, for reading this part in my new Eric's adventure story. Yes, bless him, he loves to show his books to his friends. I have him on the cover of the first two books. lol. I'm glad you found it interesting, that is what I need children to think. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by BethShelby on 24-Feb-2020

You are quite welcome. He is a lucky kid.

Comment from Aaqib Naeem

Excellent

This made for a really good read and I would love to read more about the Atlantis and its people! Aquatic mammals, huh! Though we may never know whether to trust their smile or not! Its the start of a wonderful adventure! Best wishes for the coming chapter! :-)

 Comment Written 24-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Aw, thank you for coming and reading this part, Aaqib, I really appreciate reading your thoughts on my story. Are these beings friendly? We'll find out soon. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Aaqib Naeem on 24-Feb-2020

You are most welcome! :-)
I sure hope so! The only Atlantean people I have got to see are from DC Comics and so, your take on them would be really interesting for me! :-)

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

HI Sandra, LOL...when do you ever know me to be shy ???...LOL...but I didn't find any of the buggers myself...this is going to be awesome my wonderful sweet friend...I only know a little about Atlantis...but it will be interesting to know what kind of trouble Eric will get into...LOL...and Herbie...his sidekick....so what do these people look like????...so goo to see you sweet girl...I hope all is well over to pond way...will email you...I know I will love this story...very well thought of...does Graham ever help with any ideas ???...love you bunches angel...smiling big...Linda xxoo

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Aw thank you for the six stars, Linda, and yes, I know no one called possibly call you shy! LOL!!!! Well, a new story, and yes, it's all thanks to Graham putting the idea of this one in my head, I wasn't going to write any more of them, but everyone seems to be pleased I am, they are all thanking him! He's walking around with a head the size of a prize watermelon! LOL. I'm still sorting Noah's book out, I'm editing and trying to illustrate it as well. So tell him he'll have a copy soon!
I'm thrilled that you like the start of this one, I can really use my imagination on it because no one even knows if Atlantis really exists, let alone been to see it. Lots of fun ahead. I think Noah will like this one. Than you, sweet friend, always thinking of you and sending you so much love, and also a huge hug and lots of love to Noah. xxxxxxx Sandra xxxxxx

reply by l.raven on 24-Feb-2020

Hey you, I think it is great Graham put the idea in your head...so romantic...you can't stop writing them...I haven't even had the chance to see Eric in his first sports car...with his bike in tow...LOL...

and what's great about Atlantis...is all the things you can come up with on an Island that was...or wasn't...your call...I got chills...I'll be looking for Noah's book...and so will he...he'll be the talk of the library...hmmmmmmm...we'll have two watermelon heads...life is good...LOL...well!!! back to packing again...but I always leave my big suitcase in the car...I just take things out....and replace them...and as I do my wash I just keep it in the house I am at...LOL...back I have my smaller suitcases with me...

and you my amazing friend are so welcome...you earn them all...bunches of love back at ya...and lots of big hugs...it will be good to see the kids again...Linda xxoo

Comment from davisr (Rhonda)

Exceptional

Hi Sandra,

How very clever of you to use stories to entertain your grandson, as I assume you've done with this book. I've been gone a lot lately and this is the first I've read of this series.

The story seems to be just what a youngster would love to hear told. One with his name and with an adventure I'm sure would keep him, and probably his friends, deeply enthralled.

Thanks for sharing,
Rhonda

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Aw, thank you, Rhonda, for the lovely six stars, and the fabulous review. It's just nice to have you join this adventure. I hope you come back and write more of your books so I can join in from the beginning. Yes, these are for my grandson who is struggling with his dyslexia, when he asked me if I would write a story for him, my mind went into overdrive. I'd do anything to help encourage him and it seems to be working, his school, which is for special needs children, have bought copies of the first two adventures, so that was most encouraging for me!!! Lol. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

reply by davisr (Rhonda) on 24-Feb-2020

What a wonderful way to draw your grandson, not just into education, but into life itself. I can just see your creative mind going to work on helping this young man.

I do hope to go back to writing. Sometimes life needs to be put on a back burner so you can express your soul.

Hugs back, my friend!

Comment from flylikeaneagle

Exceptional

Sandra: I flew in to say hi. You paint a great story and time travel
to Atlantis with Herbie, the machine - person, and Eric, your grandson.
I like how Herbie protects Eric as they go inside the domed building.

Are you writing this for youth in this genre? I'm taking writing classes
and will post my NaNo soon. I just got back from Denver visiting my
daughters. I do research and enjoy their company. I'll fly back.
flylikeaneagle - nancy

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Hi Nancy, Thank you so much for the six stars! I'm delighted you enjoyed reading my story. There will be lots going on over the coming weeks.

My grandson is dyslexic and does struggle with reading, so when he asked me if I'd write a story about him Eric and Herbie's adventures began. I'm loving writing them. Eric has just turned 12, but I think the age group would be somewhere around 8 - 13 I'm honestly not sure, though as this is the first time I've written for this age group and Eric is far behind others of that age. He now goes to a local special needs school and is doing well there. My children stories have always been for the very young.

I admire you for entering the NaNo, and will keep an eye out for your novel.
I know I couldn't do that! Is the writing class on line? Have a safe journey home, my friend, and I look forward to reading your book. Big hugs. Sandra xxx

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hello Sandra. It is clear that I am going to learn something about Atlantis during the story. Because all I know of Atlantis is summed up in Donovan's song from 1970. I think I mentioned that in the last chapter. since you mentioned the creatures had what looked like a permanent smile, you can tell they're not contemporary beings. Everybody frowns this day and age. [°â??°]

Robert

 Comment Written 23-Feb-2020

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reply by the author on 23-Feb-2020

Yes, you did mention Donovan's song. I loved his, 'Jennifer, Jupiter.
I'm afraid Donovan didn't get to meet the real Atlantians but Eric has, now you are going to learn about the real story behind the 'Lost City' for a start, how come it's lost when it was never found?? I do hope you will stay around to learn the answers to these questions and others that no one thought to ask. You sussed out that the permanent smile isn't normal. :)) Thank you so much for continuing to read this new adventure, Robert, it's so nice having you along. Big hugs, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by Robert Zimmerman on 23-Feb-2020

You are welcome.
Then there was "Mellow Yellow." :)))

reply by the author on 24-Feb-2020

Oh yes! I loved that one, too! Why don't I just say I liked all Donovan's songs? :))