Palantir

Yes, I was kind of worried that the experiments went on so much but their importance in the story didn't give me much choice. Hmm! Your insight about the 'insight' might - just might - be more significant than you realise. 🦈🦈🦈

Widderkin Interlude. Chapter 3. "How did you sleep, John?" "On and off, I'm afraid. My mind wouldn't stop going over everything that’s happened. Is there anything you want a hand with, Kieran?" "Yes, after we stoke the fire you can help me collect enough fish for everyone's breakfast." John glanced at the water. "I don't see any orcas." "We don't need them now that I’ve got the fish pattern. There are – dozens of them close by." "That little pause w

🦈 I've developed a bit of a soft spot for Nathan (lol - the same for all the main characters in fact, as they kind of feel real in my mind), so it's nice to hear that he's made an impression. 'I wonder who sent them to this world. I have no doubt they will figure out how to get to the realm, then back home, but they're learning a lot about their powers on this adventure.' You've asked a BIG question which will eventually be answered - kind of. 🦈

Wonderful to hear! Yes - the friends are back and it's quite an extended group throughout the Interlude.

Sorry, maybe 3 or four days. 🐧

🦈 Yep! - and I'll quote Woorawa - '"It’s happening again, Kieran. Another situation where stuff happens that we don't understand."' 🦈

Widderkin Interlude. Chapter 2. "Kieran?" The voice was above and, opening his eyes, Kieran wondered why he was sprawled on the deck. "What happened, Michael? Did I trip over?" "I don't know. I just snapped out myself and you’re the first one to move. Everyone’s asleep or something." Alarm grew and an instant check revealed minds all coming awake. Yes, Ban wondering why Corey's eyes were closed, Rhys taking in the bread and makings of a sandwich on the floor ne

Yep! It's been too long really (sometimes life interferes). Lol! Where else to end a chapter if not with a cliffhanger?

Thank you! Thank you!😀 Yes, new and strange occurrences face the rather extended group of adventures.

Kieran and friends, after an eventful holiday time in Mparntwe and a quick visit to the Realms, head for Melbourne to check out the successfully purchased Realm Tree site.

Chapter 1. "Uncle will go out of his brain when he sees all our new gemstones. We’d better not tell him we've been carting them round in our packs for nearly a month." "Does he know we can only stop for half an hour?" "He does, but when he sees the giant rubies Lady Narello gave me, he’ll blow a fuse if he can't have a big discussion." "Hmm! Half an hour’s all the time we can spare so what if I give him an acceptance boost? He worked with us for ages the other time and those

Great start. You made me smile. You made me intrigued. I like the natural flow of your writing and, oh my, there's so much potential for where the story might go.

Remember them? Good grief! I play their music almost weekly.

1. Heinlein is one of the greats. 2. Reading is highly subjective and personal, and the old saying 'one man's meat is another man's poison' very much applies. Stating as fact, rather than opinion, that a particular novel or piece of writing is poorly written, wonderful, boring etc, can be taken with great exception by readers with different views. 3. Amended number 1. I regard Heinlein as one of the greats. 4. DNF. Good grief! I think this is a powerful tool for anyone who loves reading. There are more wonderful reading experiences available than anyone could ever get through, so why waste time reading stuff that doesn't do anything for you?

Great little story - you should write more,