There is still something magical for avid readers to learn about the authors of their favorite books. Even in the age of Internet and ebooks, there is something that draws us to author signings and the opportunity to meet them in person. We stand in line, hugging our copies of their books and wait patiently (sometimes longer than at a polling station) for a minute of his/her attention and their name scribbled in the book.
I have read at least 10 books in Terry Brook’s Shanara series. I have also read and treasure his book on writing: Sometimes The Magic Works. The part I love most from this incredibly useful book, by the way, is the autobiographical part.
The following interview is about 30 minutes long, divided into three parts. Terry touches on his life, his writing and the craft. There is something here for everyone because this is a not only a wonderfully talented author, but a modest, down-to-earth man.
My best part (not a serious spoiler) is how he talks about his fans: with love, respect and appreciation. Do you understand why I am so keen on this guy?
Terry Brooks Talks with Peter Orullian -Part 1 of 3
Terry Brooks Talks with Peter Orullian – Part 2 of 3
Terry Brooks Talks with Peter Orullian – Part 3 of 3
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Alon Shalev is the author of The Accidental Activist and A Gardener’s Tale. He has written three epic fantasy novels and the first, At The Walls Of Galbrieth, which reached the Quarter Finals of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award 2012, is due out in January 2013 by Tourmaline Books. More on Alon Shalev at http://www.alonshalev.com and on Twitter (@elfwriter).
Elfwriter 
Have always loved Terry Brooks. Magic kingdom for sale will always be my favorite. Usually the 1st book I recommended to a new to fantasy reader.I will never get tired of reading about Druids 🙂
You’ve inspired me to read it. Just ordered!
Thank you.
I have always been a fan of his Shannara series, especially The Elfstones of Shannara. It was a great read.
Me too. It was the first trilogy that really turned me on to him. I am about to start the Magic Kingdom series. Have you read that?
Happy T/giving,
Alon
http://www.alonshalev.com
Not yet. I heard it was good though.
Happy T/giving to you as well,
John
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