Terry is not touring this year. He is deep into writing the third book in the Defenders of Shannara series, along with writing two other new books and partnering with Hollywood to bring The Elfstones of Shannara to television. But he still loves talking to the fans and he decided to hold two events—one at University Bookstore in Seattle, WA (last night) and the other at Powell’s Books in Portland, OR (coming Sunday).
He has visited the University Bookstore almost every year since moving to Seattle twenty-five years ago. And last night, he had wonderful fans who came out in support of this year’s book, The High Druid’s Blade. Terry read from two unpublished pieces—the two “not an excerpts” posted on his website in the last few weeks.
Then he answered questions on a range of subjects. He even mentioned Kevin Hearne and how awesome he is. Love it when authors talk about authors they enjoy.
Here is video of the event. I hope you enjoy it!
EVENT VIDEO: THE HIGH DRUID’S BLADE BY TERRY BROOKS
I have to say, I paid him to say those nice things about me. Not really. I don’t have enough money to buy Terry off! In all seriousness, it is an awesome reality to wake up every day and work on Terry’s behalf. For years, Terry’s wife Judine has said he has the best fans. And he does. Being one, I know them quite well. You all make it easy to work on his site and social media every day.
It’s a pleasure. It’s an honor. Now how do I get that raise? Ha!
The High Druid’s Blade is in fine bookstores now!
The beginning of the end has come.
5 responses to “Seattle Event Video: Terry Reads and Q&As”
I purchased my reading copy of The High Druid’s Blade tonight at Hastings, but my signed copy should be here shortly! And I was elated to learn of the Elfstones become a TV reality! Today is just a great day all the way around!
What sort of input or control do you have in the televising of your books?
Terry is going to be one of the executive producers, as he mentions here: https://terrybrooks.net/2014/07/mtv-officially-orders-first-season-of-the-shannara-series/ That means he will have quite a bit of creative control.
I was watching the Harry Potter marathon this weekend. While stuck in traffic, I was thinking about how I wish a network like AMC of HBO will pick up the Shannara books then maybe a movie will come afterwards.Then by chance I went to Terry’s website and what to I read, The Elfstones of Shannara is coming to television!!! My whole week, no the whole year is brighter and no amount of traffic or work load will bring me down!!!
like the extra storys.keep them coming makes your books more interesting to read.will keep looking at web site for more.thank u