Steve Hofmeyr, Die Stem and living in the past

'Rob? It's Gary. Are you having any joy with this trip to Bali?' 'No joy at all, mate. I reckon Bali's out for the foreseeable future. […]

Endowed with heka, both people and the gods can make words and wishes effective.

He was well-mounted upon a sturdy chestnut cob, and had the graceful seat of an experienced horseman….