Terry Goodkind Book signing Event

Barnes & Noble Book Sellers

567 N. Stephanie Henderson, NV 89014

1-702-434-1533

The following is a list of guidelines to the Terry Goodkind book-signing event Friday July 28th.

As this is the only book signing scheduled for the release of PHANTOM, we are expecting a significant number of people who will be attending this event. So please read these instructions carefully. · The signing will begin at 6:30 p.m.

· This will be a ticketed procedure. Tickets are free and may be picked up at the bookstore anytime after it opens at 9:00 a.m.

· You may begin to line up at 4:00 p.m.

· Terry Goodkind will sign/personalize up to and no more than TWO (2) books. One of which must be purchased at the bookstore. Please bring your receipt with you if you previously purchased the book there. Due to the vast numbers of people attending, this is the only way to ensure that everyone will get a chance to meet Terry and have their books signed

· Additional pre-signed copies of Phantom & backlist books will be available at the check out counter.

· All books should be paid for prior to getting in line to have them signed.

· Please do not bring more than two books for Terry to sign.

· Photographs are welcomed.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Elena Stokes Russell Galen

Director of Publicity Agent

Tor Books Scovil Chichak Galen Agency

Sam Raimi gets Terry Goodkind’s bestselling Sword of Truth adventure series!

Sam Raimi, best known as the director of the hugely successful SPIDER-MAN and SPIDER-MAN II films, and his producing partner Joshua Donen, have optioned film rights for Terry Goodkind’s enormously popular bestselling SWORD OF TRUTH adventure series, published by Tor Books.

Having been approached by Hollywood a number of times over the past decade, Goodkind was never convinced that his 400,000 word bestselling novels could be successfully compressed into worthwhile feature films. In a meeting at the author’s home, the renowned director and producer instead conceived of a groundbreaking mini-series. Within two hours Goodkind was sold on the concept and negotiations commenced. Ten months later the deal was finally concluded. “It’s a dream come true to work with someone of such remarkable vision, talent, and ability,” Goodkind said. “Given Sam’s sincere love for these stories and his determination to only make great films, this mini-series will be a watershed event.”

All of Goodkind’s novels have been international bestsellers. Translated into 20 foreign languages, there are over 10 million copies in print. The SWORD OF TRUTH series began with WIZARD’S FIRST RULE in 1994. The 10th novel in the series, PHANTOM, is on sale now. The 11th and final volume is under contract and will be published in 2008.

Raimi and Donen hope to begin production of the opening mini-series, WIZARD’S FIRST RULE, within the next year, to be followed by ensuing volumes of the epic novels. The development process will begin while Raimi completes SPIDER-MAN III. Definitive word on the production will be available in early 2007.

I would like to let you all know that doctors recently discovered that I had a potentially fatal defect in the major artery that supplies blood to my heart. The performed surgery – called a “beating heart” procedure, because they don’t have to stop the heart – and corrected the problem. The surgeon said that I have no heart disease of any kind and that in fact my heart looks like “the heart of a twenty-year old.” He said that he held my heart in his hands and can tell me first hand that I have a great heart and will have no further problem. He said it was a pleasure to operate on a healthy patient for a change.

I’m recovering quickly from the operation and will be as good as new in a short time. None of this has any effect on PHANTOM coming out July 18th, or on any of my many future books. My heartfelt thanks for all the wishes I’ve received for a speedy recovery. Rest assured, everything has been fixed, I’m doing great, and I’m now perfectly healthy. Life is good.

All the best,