The title of Chapter 12 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' is self-explanatory - the members of the company are re-united at Winterton.
However, there's a lot more happens in this chapter before the re-union takes place.
First, there's the meeting with the eccentric Professor Trumper. What is the strange contraption that he has invented that can transport him faster than a person walking? What happens when Vinny, Squire and Sim tried to ride the strange vehicle? When they reach the University city of Winterton, where do they find the next tooth?
Then there is the rotund Earl Philippo, ruler of Terrapo. Will he prove friendly and helpful to Helge and the others?
Meanwhile, who is Gordeve's chief spy who has come to report to her, and what plans does she have to try to disrupt the quest? Why is she so interested in Jippers?
To find the answers to these questions, you need to read Chapter 12 and must purchase a copy of 'Hope'. Go to http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html to find out more and read reviews, or visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to make a purchase.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Heading for Winterton
'Heading for Winterton' is the title of Chapter 11 of 'Hope', book 1 of the epic fantasy trilogy 'Windows on Our World'.
The chapter begins with an exciting escape scene.
Winterton is a port and University city of West Thorland. On the way to Winterton, the members of the company are attacked and Squire uses his shield once again. The healing sap méli is used for the first time to tend to their wounds.
Far away, in East Thorland, Helge, Wim, Yohan and the Telekai escape to the island of Terrapo on board the schooner Bethia, captained by the dark-skinned Redbeard. When they reach the port of Pixar, Redbeard arranges for his neice, Seline, to escort them on the journey to the southern capital city of Hamil, ruled by the rotund Earl Philippo.
Of course, there are a lot more adventures packed into this exciting chapter. Read the chapter and the book by purchasing 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089
The chapter begins with an exciting escape scene.
Winterton is a port and University city of West Thorland. On the way to Winterton, the members of the company are attacked and Squire uses his shield once again. The healing sap méli is used for the first time to tend to their wounds.
Far away, in East Thorland, Helge, Wim, Yohan and the Telekai escape to the island of Terrapo on board the schooner Bethia, captained by the dark-skinned Redbeard. When they reach the port of Pixar, Redbeard arranges for his neice, Seline, to escort them on the journey to the southern capital city of Hamil, ruled by the rotund Earl Philippo.
Of course, there are a lot more adventures packed into this exciting chapter. Read the chapter and the book by purchasing 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' at http://www.lulu.com/content/722089
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
The Ford and The Bridge
In chapter 10 of 'Hope', part 1 of the epic fantasy 'Windows on Our World' the focus is on two rivers.
The ford crossing of the Phooka River deep in enemy territory in East Thorland provides the scene for an ambush. But which side ambushed which and was the rescue attmpt on Alvin a success? Does the rescue party manage to escape and if so, how? There are some very surprising answers to these questions.
The suspension bridge over the Hom River deep in Homar's Forest is the backdrop for another exciting scene. Who follows the members of the company onto the bridge, and what is following him?
To find out the answers to these questions, you need to read Chapter 10 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope'. Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase the first part of this epic fantasy trilogy.
The ford crossing of the Phooka River deep in enemy territory in East Thorland provides the scene for an ambush. But which side ambushed which and was the rescue attmpt on Alvin a success? Does the rescue party manage to escape and if so, how? There are some very surprising answers to these questions.
The suspension bridge over the Hom River deep in Homar's Forest is the backdrop for another exciting scene. Who follows the members of the company onto the bridge, and what is following him?
To find out the answers to these questions, you need to read Chapter 10 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope'. Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase the first part of this epic fantasy trilogy.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Homar's Forest
This is chapter 9 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' by Les Bill Gates.
The chapter opens with an attack by cougars that causes Squire to use his shield once more. The twins, until now apprentice wizards, are initiated as wizards.
Helge learns the news that Alvin has been captured by the enemy. She sets off with Wim to seek help from Yohan and the Telekai to arrange a rescue mission.
The rest of the company travel to Homar's Forest in search of the next tooth. The forest has a reputation as a dark and forbidding place and Homar is reputed to be a fearsome Minotaur. Will Homar turn out to be a fierce animal or a friendly being?
And, what is Jippers trying to steal, and why?
To answer these questions, you will need to read 'Hope'. Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase the first part of this epic fantasy trilogy.
The chapter opens with an attack by cougars that causes Squire to use his shield once more. The twins, until now apprentice wizards, are initiated as wizards.
Helge learns the news that Alvin has been captured by the enemy. She sets off with Wim to seek help from Yohan and the Telekai to arrange a rescue mission.
The rest of the company travel to Homar's Forest in search of the next tooth. The forest has a reputation as a dark and forbidding place and Homar is reputed to be a fearsome Minotaur. Will Homar turn out to be a fierce animal or a friendly being?
And, what is Jippers trying to steal, and why?
To answer these questions, you will need to read 'Hope'. Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase the first part of this epic fantasy trilogy.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Meliae and Nereids
In chapter 8 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1:Hope', entitled 'Meliae and Nereids', we meet for the first time creatures of Greek myhology.
The Meliae are hamadryads, descendants of the great mother Rhea. They are ethereal beings that dwell in the trees of Ash Wood. The Nereids are sea-nymphs, the daughters of Doris. They live in the ocean and are companions of the dolphins, just as the Meliae are companions of the trees.
At the end of chapter 7, Helge has learnt that the company must go into enemy territory, in East Thorland, to find the next tooth. The Meliae and Nereids assist some members of the company to gain access to East Thorland. The company then have to contrive some ingenious disguises in order to get the tooth.
One of the Meliae, Pitys, also plays an important part in the plot as the donor of the healing sap, meli, which features prominently in later chapters.
Want to buy 'Windows on our World, Part 1: Hope'? Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase
The Meliae are hamadryads, descendants of the great mother Rhea. They are ethereal beings that dwell in the trees of Ash Wood. The Nereids are sea-nymphs, the daughters of Doris. They live in the ocean and are companions of the dolphins, just as the Meliae are companions of the trees.
At the end of chapter 7, Helge has learnt that the company must go into enemy territory, in East Thorland, to find the next tooth. The Meliae and Nereids assist some members of the company to gain access to East Thorland. The company then have to contrive some ingenious disguises in order to get the tooth.
One of the Meliae, Pitys, also plays an important part in the plot as the donor of the healing sap, meli, which features prominently in later chapters.
Want to buy 'Windows on our World, Part 1: Hope'? Visit http://www.lulu.com/content/722089 to purchase
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Bo's Chasm
Chapter 7 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope' includes the first real battle action of the saga - the massacre at Dunton and the ambush which takes place in Bo's Chasm.
Bo's Chasm is a naturally occurring feature, a narrow former riverbed sandwiched between high cliffs. This was based on Stanley's Chasm in the Australian Outback. The chasm proves to be an excellent site for an ambush - but saying more would ruin the story.
Who or what is the mysterious person or animal following the company? Why is Helge so shocked when she reads the instructions for finding the next tooth?
Find out the answers to these questions and learn how the battle unfolds by reading the novel. Learn more at http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
Bo's Chasm is a naturally occurring feature, a narrow former riverbed sandwiched between high cliffs. This was based on Stanley's Chasm in the Australian Outback. The chasm proves to be an excellent site for an ambush - but saying more would ruin the story.
Who or what is the mysterious person or animal following the company? Why is Helge so shocked when she reads the instructions for finding the next tooth?
Find out the answers to these questions and learn how the battle unfolds by reading the novel. Learn more at http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
Bunbury
Bunbury is the capital city of West Thorland. It's also the title of Chapter 6 of the epic fantasy novel 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope.'
In this chapter, the company flee Ar, the ancient city where they had encountered a very distressing attack. As they travel south towards Bunbury they encounter an attack of a different kind and Squire uses the shield for the first time. When Squire uses the shield, he has a vision of our world and his alter ego, Grant Cowie. To learn more about these 'Windows on Our World', visit http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
At Bunbury, they meet for the first time another major character, Jippers, rat-catcher to the king. Jippers is looking for his 'Hope' and was to some extent modelled on Gollum in LTR; Gollum who was looking for his 'precious'. However, that's where the similarity ends. Jippers is a man and his search for his 'Hope' takes on a very different course from the one taken by Gollum in pursuit of the ring.
The chapter ends with the finding of the next tooth and instructions.
In this chapter, the company flee Ar, the ancient city where they had encountered a very distressing attack. As they travel south towards Bunbury they encounter an attack of a different kind and Squire uses the shield for the first time. When Squire uses the shield, he has a vision of our world and his alter ego, Grant Cowie. To learn more about these 'Windows on Our World', visit http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
At Bunbury, they meet for the first time another major character, Jippers, rat-catcher to the king. Jippers is looking for his 'Hope' and was to some extent modelled on Gollum in LTR; Gollum who was looking for his 'precious'. However, that's where the similarity ends. Jippers is a man and his search for his 'Hope' takes on a very different course from the one taken by Gollum in pursuit of the ring.
The chapter ends with the finding of the next tooth and instructions.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
The Northern Desert
In Chapter 5 of 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope', the company travels to the Northern Desert, first of all to Fort Holt at the southern extremity of the desert, where they meet another major character of the story, Yohan. Yohan, like Helge, comes from the island of Atmos and they are related, though they have never met before.
Yohan assists the company to travel across the desert in pursuit of the next tooth at the ruined desert city of Ar. To do so he solicits the help of Ben Wai, the paramount chief of the desert dwellers, the Telekai.
The city of Ar, once a thriving metropolis, is now in ruins as the desert has encroached further north. The description of the city is based on ancient ruined cities from the Greek and Roman eras.
The company experience many adventures as they cross the desert and the chapter ends with a real cliffhanger.
Want to know more? Go to http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html to find out details about how you can purchase this exciting epic adventure.
Yohan assists the company to travel across the desert in pursuit of the next tooth at the ruined desert city of Ar. To do so he solicits the help of Ben Wai, the paramount chief of the desert dwellers, the Telekai.
The city of Ar, once a thriving metropolis, is now in ruins as the desert has encroached further north. The description of the city is based on ancient ruined cities from the Greek and Roman eras.
The company experience many adventures as they cross the desert and the chapter ends with a real cliffhanger.
Want to know more? Go to http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html to find out details about how you can purchase this exciting epic adventure.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
The Island
In Chapter 4 of Part 1 of the epic fantasy 'Windows on Our World', the Luchorpans Alvin, Perkin and Vylin join the company, which is now complete. This fulfils the part of the prophecy: And by his hand - with the help of woman tall, twins, archer, three others and a mule -
Perkin, the holder of The Seeround Glass is to prove to be an important character in the trilogy. His magic glass can see around corners, even in the dark.
In this chapter the adventures really begin as the company travels to Peak Island where the cougars are waiting to attack them, and the three Luchorpans find the next tooth.
There are many more twists and turns to the narrative that you will only learn about if you read 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope'. Go to http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html to learn more.
Perkin, the holder of The Seeround Glass is to prove to be an important character in the trilogy. His magic glass can see around corners, even in the dark.
In this chapter the adventures really begin as the company travels to Peak Island where the cougars are waiting to attack them, and the three Luchorpans find the next tooth.
There are many more twists and turns to the narrative that you will only learn about if you read 'Windows on Our World, Part 1: Hope'. Go to http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html to learn more.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Butterfly and Swan
Chapter 3 of 'Windows on Our World. Part 1: Hope' is entitled 'Butterfly and Swan'.
In this chapter, the company is almost complete as the wizard twins, Sim and Wim, join Helge, Squire and Vinny on the first leg of the 'Quest for the teeth of the upper jaw' that belong to the ancient golden skull. The wizard Tobin has the skull and it's the quest of the company to find all of the teeth. Whenever they find a tooth, they will also be given instructions to find the next tooth.
Tobin gives them the first set of instructions that take them to their first destination, the town of Rivermeet.
Their journey to Rivermeet is not without incident. When they arrive there, they meet the Luchorpan, Alvin. The chapter ends with the twins finding the first tooth.
It's the nature of the quest that motivates reviewer Yolande du Plessis to summarise the book with the words: 'Lord of the Rings meets National Treasure'. Read the review at http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
In this chapter, the company is almost complete as the wizard twins, Sim and Wim, join Helge, Squire and Vinny on the first leg of the 'Quest for the teeth of the upper jaw' that belong to the ancient golden skull. The wizard Tobin has the skull and it's the quest of the company to find all of the teeth. Whenever they find a tooth, they will also be given instructions to find the next tooth.
Tobin gives them the first set of instructions that take them to their first destination, the town of Rivermeet.
Their journey to Rivermeet is not without incident. When they arrive there, they meet the Luchorpan, Alvin. The chapter ends with the twins finding the first tooth.
It's the nature of the quest that motivates reviewer Yolande du Plessis to summarise the book with the words: 'Lord of the Rings meets National Treasure'. Read the review at http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
Sunday, June 1, 2008
Journey to Tobin's Castle
This is the second chapter of the first book of my epic fantasy novel 'Windows on Our World.'
In this chapter we are introduced to another major character, the expert archer Vineon D'Ur, also known as Vinny.
Vinny assists in putting out the fire at the Cat and Fiddle Inn, then experiences a ‘spell of summoning’ as he meets the evil wizard, Gordeve. Gordeve gives him a message to pass on to her brother, the good wizard, Tobin.
Vinny, Squire and Helge set off for Tobin's castle. On the way they purchase the mule, Faithful. The chapter ends as they arrive at the wizard's castle.
To learn more, visit http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
In this chapter we are introduced to another major character, the expert archer Vineon D'Ur, also known as Vinny.
Vinny assists in putting out the fire at the Cat and Fiddle Inn, then experiences a ‘spell of summoning’ as he meets the evil wizard, Gordeve. Gordeve gives him a message to pass on to her brother, the good wizard, Tobin.
Vinny, Squire and Helge set off for Tobin's castle. On the way they purchase the mule, Faithful. The chapter ends as they arrive at the wizard's castle.
To learn more, visit http://www.lesbillgates.com/hope.html
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