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I read The Lord of the Rings as a child.
The sense of wonder and escape was unlike anything I had ever experienced. I developed a voracious appetite for fantasy and owe much to the influence of J.R.R. Tolkien, Terry Brooks, Raymond E. Feist, Tad Williams, J.K. Rowling, Terry Goodkind, Robert Jordan, and David Eddings, among others.
Fantasy offers more than simple entertainment and escapism. It provides new perspectives, explores themes such as friendship, love, and honour, evokes a sense of wonder, and allows us to experience adventures we can only dream about. It also teaches valuable truths we can apply in our own lives. More importantly, it allows us to imagine. As Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge.”
I wanted to write this series for a long time. It returns to the roots of the classic epic fantasy I grew up with. I have been fortunate to experience both the lowest lows and the highest successes in life. The former has proven to be the better teacher. I draw from a rich well and have learned that beautiful people exist at both ends. Remember, we are all in this together.
The weapons master once said, “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” I took his advice and put pen to paper. In essence, I broke through my wall. I hope these books offer all the benefits mentioned above, and more. I never imagined that writing fantasy would be more rewarding than reading it. The inspiration and creativity I experienced exceeded anything I could have dreamed of, made possible by learning how to imagine.
I hope this story connects with you and makes a difference in your life because, after all, I wrote it for you.
Sincerely,
Terry Ironwood
Terry Ironwood is an international bestselling, award-winning author of epic and young adult fantasy. His debut novel, Orphan’s Quest, has received multiple literary awards. He lives in Canada with his family. He holds university degrees and is interested in the science of self-improvement. Equally fascinated by physics and spirituality, Terry believes in an “attitude of gratitude” and is grateful to be able to write full-time. He hopes his stories help others reach their full potential.
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