Date of Birth: January 29, 1962
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Matthew Stover is an American author known for his work in science fiction and fantasy genres, particularly within the Star Wars expanded universe. Born in the United States, Stover has made a significant impact through his engaging storytelling and complex character development. He gained widespread acclaim for his novelizations of Star Wars films, including the adaptation of “Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith,” which is highly praised for its depth and emotional impact. Stover’s original series, “Acts of Caine,” has also garnered a dedicated following for its dark, philosophical undertones and intricate plotting. Over the years, Stover has established himself as a versatile writer capable of exploring both the grandiose and the intimate aspects of speculative fiction.
5 Interesting Facts about Matthew Stover
1. Matthew Stover has a martial arts background, which influences the detailed combat scenes in his novels.
2. He attended Drake University, where he earned a degree in English literature.
3. Stover’s novel “Traitor,” part of the Star Wars New Jedi Order series, is considered one of the most philosophically rich entries in the Star Wars expanded universe.
4. He has also written under the pen name “Matthew Woodring Stover.”
5. Stover’s “Acts of Caine” series blends elements of science fiction, fantasy, and noir, setting it apart from typical genre fiction.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Matthew Stover
1. “Pain isn’t a lot of fun, at least not for most people. But it’s the only way to learn.”
2. “Sometimes the only way to gain your self-respect is to make a decision that might be wrong, but at least it was your decision.”
3. “The first and greatest victory is to conquer yourself; to be conquered by yourself is of all things most shameful and vile.”
4. “The line between good and evil is drawn not in black and white, but in shades of grey.”
5. “In the end, we are defined by the choices we make.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Matthew Stover’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $1 million.
Children
Matthew Stover has kept his personal life relatively private, and there is no publicly available information regarding his children.
Relevant Links
1. [Matthew Stover’s Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matthew_Stover
2. [Matthew Stover’s Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13772.Matthew_Woodring_Stover
4. [Acts of Caine Series Overview](https://www.goodreads.com/series/49468-acts-of-caine
