Comment from tfawcus

Excellent

Some none too subtle hints in this chapter and the last one for Eric to treat his mother with respect! LOL

A couple of things here that I thought pretty cool. The junk food replicator and the suit that oozes itself on up to the neck. So much easier than struggling into a tight wetsuit! I wish I'd had one of those a few years ago.

Very good description of the effects of the G-force on the body.

Suggestions:

" I'll not be taking Herbie away from you, or have him altered in any way." I'd be inclined either to write 'taking' and 'having' or 'take' and 'have'

Add commas: Normally(,) he would love going fast, and At last(,) they were out of Earth's gravity field

Spelling and remove comma: murmerings (murmurings) in his head(,) and realised he was listening

 Comment Written 21-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 21-Apr-2020

Thank you so much for another excellent review, Tony, and you're still finding nits in my nit free parts! LOL, where would I be without you. I've made the corrections on here and on my manuscript. I'm bound to find more when I do the final editing. Thank you also for pointing out the parts you enjoyed, too, they were very encouraging. I'd love one of the replicators!! lol. Sending a hug, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

Comment from alexisleech

Exceptional

Another super chapter, Sandra. I'm just sorry I ran out of time earlier this week while I attack Richard's kitchen! I did wonder if Eric should be eating all those yummy things before the space ship took off, so I'm glad his stomach survived. As always, you leave me wanting to read on, and see what your wonderful imagination comes up with next!

Alexis xxx

 Comment Written 17-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 17-Apr-2020

Hi Alexis, thank you so much for this lovely review and all the six stars! That sounds like hard work! Could you come and do mine! lol. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this part, thank you for your really kind words. Big hugs, my friend, and stay safe! :)) Sandra xx

Comment from Anya Trofimova

Excellent

In this story you create a strong sense of atmosphere through your tactful descriptions. I particularly enjoyed the believable characters, which you bring to life through the realistic dialogue. Well done!

 Comment Written 16-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 16-Apr-2020

Thank you so much for your very complimentary review, Anya. I'm delighted you enjoyed it. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

"Herbie doesn't tell bad lies; not like the ones my mum would be angry at me for."Hm, I wonder what type of lies Eric is spinning to his mom. Thank you for sharing and good luck with the next chapter.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2020

LOL, he always thinks his mother doesn't know when he goes to her 'snack' drawer and sneaks out a pack of crisps, or a bar of chocolate which she keeps in for lunch boxes or for when his sister Chloe is too low on sugar and needs a quick boost. She became a diabetic just before her 12th birthday. She's 19 now. Thanks for reading, Iza, have a lovely day! xx

Comment from Y. M. Roger

Excellent

Hey - look- the blonde's alive (sortof...lol!) ... still got the light spikes and the pain spikes now and again, but other than being really tired from not sleeping well... I'm good!! ;) :) Yeah, so what am i doing this instead of sleeping? Because i saw your name in the listing and just KNEW it was an Eric update... so, this is me 'being normal' before I crash for a few hours! ;)
Loved this one, Sandra -- what a fun relationship Eric has and yet we still know he's a kid with much of his antics (and food choices...I remember eating like that...how did we do it?! lol!).... so it's relatable all round! Of course my favorite part is that we're on a spaceship now -- hooray!! ;) Thanx so much for keeping us smiling and look forward to the next installment (and what's up with the home planet...)! ;) Yvette

The G Force hit him --> The g-forces hit him

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2020

Thank you my dear Yvette. I've never suffered from migraines and don't want to!! But I do know from another friend of mine who has terrible times with them that they are not like any normal headache. She would send her children over to me when she had one. That makes your review even more special to me, thank you so very much, my dear friend. I made the correction. :)) Big hugs, and get well soon. xxxx Sandra

Thanks again for the lovely e.card, my friend. :)) xxxx

Comment from l.raven

Exceptional

Hi Sandra, how do I get one of those suits???...I hate bending over to get dressed...I would love to just stand there sway my hips back and forth...and have that thing crawl up my body...I'm so glad Drozig found a planet for the aqua-beings...and he left Herbie's brain alone...he and Eric are connected like ET was to his friend...LOL...this is soooo well written you sweet girl...I love the chapter...you never want to stop reading it...and now ....the picture...poor Eric...he looks like blue sausage...but he's soooo cute....just in pain...love your story my amazing friend...so what's going on in the home planet???...give me a hint...love you mucho...Linda xxoo

Hi to Ian for me...this well pass soon...God has us in His hands...

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2020

Wouldn't it be nice to get hold of a suit like that, in different colours, of course! I'm not going to tell Eric he looks like a blue sausage, LOL!!! We'll keep that between ourselves, ok?? LOL, you are so funny! I like what you said about ET, I'm sure Herbie would like that too. Thank you so much for the 6 stars, my wonderful friend, and this amazing review. I have to wait until Drozig tells Eric what's going on, and then you'll be the first to know after that!! LOL. Keep safe, my sweet friend. Lots of hugs to you and Noah, stay safe and stay well!! I sent you an e.mail yesterday... Love you lots, my friend. :)) Sandra xxxxx

reply by l.raven on 15-Apr-2020

if Drozig has to tell Eric something for you to know...you've be locked up to long sweet girl...and you are always sooooo welcome...you and Graham and Ian continue to stay safe...I will check my email...was trying to rest my eyes...big hugs back at you and smiling so big...muchhhhhh love you...Linda xxoo

Comment from Pam (respa)

Exceptional

-Great image and chapter, Sandra, Eric will be very pleased.
-I really like the humor you put in the paragraph where Herbie
comments on researchers spending time with Eric.
-I think Drozig is a wise one, too, he knows just what to
say about the assignment. You continue to do
a great job with including that once in awhile.
-There is a lot of preparation when planning to go to
another planet, and you describe the detail very well.
-The excitement picks up after Eric has to wear the gravity
suit, and his body feels the impact everywhere.
-But he is excited to be going to a new planet,
and being able to do what he can to help.
-Things have been sounding pretty good for the aqua-beings,
but you give us a good cliff hanger at the end.
-However, I have confidence it will work out.
-Well done!

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2020

Thank you so much for the six stars and lovely review, Pam. I really enjoy reading your reviews because they pick up on so many parts and I know then that it's come across the way I wanted it to. I'm so pleased you like the humour between Eric and Herbie, I doubt that will ever change, they are good together and both know one another well enough to tease. Now to find out what the message was from Drozig's home planet. Thank you, my friend! Big hugs, :)) Sandra xxx

reply by Pam (respa) on 14-Apr-2020

You are very welcome and deserving of the stars and review, Sandra. I always appreciate your replies, and I enjoy knowing what you thought. Eric and Herbie are good pals!

Comment from RPSaxena

Excellent

Hello Sandramitchell,
Nice piece of Fantasy Fiction in continuation having impressive wording, captivating flow throughout from the beginning to the end, and beautifully depicting its theme.
The word "earthling", Eric's activities, and the space-ship is out of Earth's gravity field etc. are particularly noteworthy.
Interesting!
I'm eagerly waiting for the next part.

 Comment Written 14-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2020

What a lovely review, thank you so much. I'm really pleased you picked out what you liked about his story, it's so encouraging, and important. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xx

reply by RPSaxena on 16-Apr-2020

Sandra, Most Welcome!
With best wishes,
~ RP

Comment from Robert Zimmerman

Excellent

Hi Sandra. I noticed you have a very clever, novel way of putting on a spacesuit. Stand on the box and it covers you. I also enjoyed the comment he made about being transported around the galaxy. I liked the comment, "Suppose it puts my head on the wrong way round?"
In the old Star Trek series from the 60's, Dr. McCoy hated being transported. You reminded me of that.

Robert

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2020

I remember that with Dr McCoy, I also remember it not putting one time it didn't put the person back properly, he died. I don't think I'd like to go that road, either! I'm really pleased you liked this part, Robert. Thank you so much for adding your thoughts about each part. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

Comment from Bichon

Excellent

I don't believe I've read previous chapters, but I really enjoyed this. Am I correct in saying the book is based around a young child and his adventures, more so imaginary adventures? You really did set the atmosphere excellently and brought the characters to life.

 Comment Written 13-Apr-2020

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reply by the author on 14-Apr-2020

Hi Chloe, thank you so much for coming along on Eric's adventure. Eric is an 11 year old boy, (my grandson) Two years ago he asked if I would write a story about him. He's dyslexic so for him to ask me that, I was thrilled. This is his 4th book. The first book, Eric and the Aliens, was where he met Drozig. His space ship crash landed on our planet back when dinosaurs lived on the planet. His kind are shape-shifters. Gizmo had managed to find Herbie who had been sent to find Drozig and his crew, but he too crash landed in Eric's time. Anyway, cut a long story short, Eric was able to get the aliens back to their own planet and was rewarded with his own Gizmo that can take Eric wherever he wants to go. An he was allowed to keep Herbie. Eric has been to the wild west to rescue a young girl, and then he went to ancient Egypt. Now he has found Atlantis and the aqua-beings who need to have their another planet because theirs died. I hope that gives you a bit of an idea what's going on. Thanks so much for the lovely review. Have a lovely day, my friend. :)) Sandra xxx

(Ps, Eric's sister is named Chloe.)