Sometimes the Magic Works: Lessons from a Writing Life

Terry Brooks is probably one of the greatest writers of our time, and now he shares his life, experience, and skills with us in this wonderful book. I've loved Terry Brooks' works since the first day I read "The Scions of Shannara." He paints wonderful pictures in your mind, and continues to every time I pick up one of his novels. Now that I can read about his own experience in being an author, it makes his stories deeper. Pick up this book if u get the chance, and also read my favorite of his works, "Running With the Demon", the greatest book I have ever read...

I have loved Terry Brooks' work since the Sword of Shannara. I remember picking the book up in the late 70's and it blew my socks off. Later I had heard that he ripped off Tolkien, but back then I didn't know who Tolkien was, and when I did find out and tried to read the Hobbit for the first time I concluded that I liked Brooks better. I liked his writing style better. To me he is the best epic fantasy writer to date.

In this book Terry describes or imparts his journey along the way. From before the release of Sword to the present day. He is very insightful to his own internal processes and offers guidance to the wanna-be writers out there like me.

I bought this book with a little trepidation. I found that I really enjoyed it and could sense who he was and more about what writing was and is all about.

If you like Terry Brooks and his writing and want to learn to write fiction, you'll like this book.