In high school, I down right loathed reading.  I hated books.  I hated anything that had to do with them.  There was no way you could ever get me interested in anything that didnt have pictures.  My junior year, things changed.  I was introduced to a book that would change my perspective on reading.  Hell, to be blunt, this book literally changed my life.  After reading this book, my interest in reading completely flip flopped.  I had never read anything that made me feel like I knew the character.  I actually felt what the character was going through in every aspect of his life.  The book was Ender’s Game. 

To this day, I still read Ender’s Gameat least once a year.  I’ve read all the sequels and spin-offs including the entire Ender’s Shadow series. I cant get enough Orson Scott Card’s portrayal of our possible future.  I actually also follow Card closely and frequent his website www.ornery.com.  His method of writing is unlike any author i’ve read.  It is simplistic, but paints vivid pictures and messages. 

Right now, I dont have time or skill to write a short story, but Card has inspired me to open up my imagination and create a story to share with the world.