Used with permission by Jaime Buckley and JaimeBuckley.com
I have been looking for the right personality for ”Eloci“: the eldest brother of the Imbirisül (im-bee-ree-SOOL, translated from the Evolu as ‘speakers of the I AM’). Seven humans respected throughout each world in the WANTED:HERO universe.
As you know, this story has been crafted and collected over nearly two decades, with characters being modeled after the personalities of people I have met and been blessed to know. Famous people and not-so-famous people from around the world, who have made a significant impact in the lives of others and in society. This has always been important to me–to give my characters true life…and now that WANTED:HERO is being put into novel form, that desire is greater than ever. I simply want to have the right heart in the characters of the story and to give honor to those who I admire for their own character traits.
One of the key characters of The WANTED:HERO Chronicles is “Eloci”. A unique character (along with his six brothers) given the gift of life until his mission is complete, protected from hunger, disease, pain and a unique connection with the Ithari herself. Eloci is the wise, loving being who has mastered himself…and in developing perfect integrity–he has the confidence and friendship of the very elements of life.
I could not have chosen a better person to represent Eloci than my dear friend and mentor, Australian Born, Roger Anthony. A dear, inspiring man, whom I am so blessed to call my ‘little brother’. He has been a dynamic part of my life and has blessed my family through his Crocodiles principles and his unwavering love and support.
In talking with Roger and spending a great deal of time with him, the look and feel of Eloci came out, and at one point in our meetings we all stopped and laughed hysterically when I passed around the quick sketch of Eloci. It was one I had done while watching Roger give his presentation and I slid it across the table to him. His eyes popped open wide and he threw his head back, and I was worried for a moment, until the deep belly laugh burst across the room. Roger was beside himself with glee and tears of laughter when I described the WH character I felt he embodied, and I’m happy to say he inspired me on how to solidify the rest of Eloci (Thanks Rog).
As an international speaker and trainer of more than 30,000 people over his career, I have watched and been able to partake of a great deal of Roger’s wisdom. To see the magic in this man’s mind, one has only to travel to his creation: crocpond.com
God Bless you Roger, just for being you.
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