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Terry Goodkind

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The Resume

    (January 11, 1948-September 17, 2020)
    Born in Omaha, Nebraska
    American author
    Most well known for his Sword of Truth series of fantasy novels that inspired the Legend of the Seeker TV series

Why he might be annoying:

    He denies his books belong in the fantasy genre.
    He's influenced by Ayn Rand and says she is the most important author.
    He says there is little to read today and that most characters in today's books are 'unremarkable, pathetic, and reprehensible.'
    He didn't write his first book until he was 45 years old.
    He's kind of weird looking.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He worked as a carpenter, violin maker and antique restorer before turning to writing.
    He was also a very successful artist (mostly marine life and landscapes) before turning to writing.
    He works 12-14 hours a day, seven days a week writing.
    He had to overcome dyslexia.
    He is idealistic about the heroes he writes about.
    His first novel was sold for six times the previous amount paid for a fantasy novel by a first time author.
    He has sold over 25 million books.
    The Legend of the Seeker is the first TV series inspired by a series of fantasy novels.
    For some reason 'Terry Goodkind' just sounds like a good name for a fantasy author.

Credit: tom_jeffords


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 14 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 27 Votes: 59.26% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 113 Votes: 50.44% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 44.00% Annoying