Date of Birth: January 8, 1944
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Biography
Terry Brooks is an acclaimed American writer, best known for his extensive work in the fantasy genre. Born in Sterling, Illinois, Brooks graduated from Hamilton College with a major in English literature and later earned a law degree from Washington and Lee University. His literary career took off with the publication of his debut novel, “The Sword of Shannara,” in 1977, which became a bestseller and laid the foundation for the expansive Shannara series. Brooks has written over 30 novels, many of which have been featured on the New York Times bestseller list. His work is characterized by richly detailed worlds, compelling characters, and intricate plots. Besides the Shannara series, he has also written the Landover series and the Word & Void series, further cementing his reputation as a master storyteller. Terry Brooks has continued to write and engage with his fan base, contributing significantly to the landscape of modern fantasy literature.
5 Interesting Facts about Terry Brooks
1. Terry Brooks’s debut novel, “The Sword of Shannara,” was the first fantasy novel to appear on the New York Times trade paperback bestseller list.
2. Brooks was a practicing attorney before he became a full-time writer.
3. He cites J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings” as a major influence on his work.
4. The Shannara series was adapted into a TV series called “The Shannara Chronicles,” which premiered in 2016.
5. Brooks is known for his disciplined writing schedule, often writing for several hours each day.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Terry Brooks
1. “Writing is the hardest work there is, which is probably the reason so few engage in it.”
2. “You create a world of your own, and you populate it with your own people.”
3. “Fantasy is the only canvas large enough for me to paint on.”
4. “I write to give myself strength. I write to be the characters that I am not. I write to explore all the things I’m afraid of.”
5. “Each book is a new journey, a new world, and I am the first traveler.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Terry Brooks is estimated to be around $12 million.
Children
Terry Brooks does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Terry Brooks Official Website](http://www.terrybrooks.net
2. [Terry Brooks on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/12348.Terry_Brooks
3. [Terry Brooks Bibliography on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terry_Brooks
5. [The Shannara Chronicles on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1051220/
