The Hero in All of Us

Most of the characters in my scifi novel are people I grew up with or became friends with in real life.  This made describing the characters in the book eaiser.  I know how my friends would react in different situations, what they would say or how their body would move during a conversation.

Now my friends might not like the responsiblity I put on them in my award wining scifi novel, traveling to another planet and training to fight the aliens that invaded earth but..., well I'm the author so there.  Thats what happens when the last one pick in stick ball becomes a scifi writer, you never know.

My friends need not worry.  Because I know underneath all that, "busting my chops" type of stuff they are the best and purest of souls.  When so called common, hard working people are put in different and tough circumstances they really shine and save the day.  They know the meaning of self sacrifice, honor and courage.  They just don't wear it on their sleeve.  True, great leaders and heros are forced into the situation and do not look for fame and glory.  They would rather stay a fireman, policeman, doctor, nurse, teacher but once they're called on they know they can't go back.

If your looking for a hero for your book, try looking to your right, there siting right there.

Matt T. Schott

Lord Skyler and The Earth Defense Force

winner of the 2010 best scifi/horror novel at New York City DIY Book Festival

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