- Eldon Thompson
Eldon Thompson (born
May 6 ,1974 ) is a professional author and screenwriter known for hisepic fantasy series "TheLegend of Asahiel ", published byHarperCollins (Eos). [ [http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/28202/Eldon_Thompson/index.aspx Eldon Thompson from HarperCollins Publishers ] ] His debut novel, "The Crimson Sword", was released in 2005, followed by "The Obsidian Key" in 2006 and "The Divine Talisman" in 2008. As a screenwriter, Thompson is credited with helping to bringTerry Brooks 's "Shannara " books to the attention ofWarner Bros. , which in 2007 optioned Thompson's feature adaptation of Brooks's second book in that series, "The Elfstones of Shannara ". [ [http://www.terrybrooks.net/movies.html The Wondrous Worlds of Terry Brooks - Shannara & Landover Movies ] ]Background
Thompson was the Valedictorian of his high school class, in the small town of Gaston in rural Oregon. He earned a full scholarship to
Western Oregon University , which he attended from 1992-1996. There, he studied English and the Health Sciences and attempted to play football, in hopes of one day playing quarterback in theNFL . While falling short of that goal, he graduated with honors, including being named by the faculty as "Outstanding Student of the Year in English Literature." In 1998, he moved to Los Angeles to eroll inUCLA 's Professional Program in Screenwriting, from which he graduated in 1999. [ [http://www.eldonthompson.com/Author/Bio.htm Eldon Thompson - Author - Bio ] ]Novels
The Legend of Asahiel
*Book One:"The Crimson Sword" (2005)
*Book Two: "The Obisidian Key" (2006)
*Book Three: "The Divine Talisman" (2008)creenplays
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The Elfstones of Shannara " (based on the novel byTerry Brooks ) -Warner Bros. (Option)Other Works
hort Stories
*"One Thorn Among Many"; "Pronto! Writings from Rome"; Writers House Books, August 2002.
*"The Last Consultation"; "Ship's Log: Writings at Sea"; Triple Tree Publishing, July 2004.hort Films
*"Thorns"; Accelerated Entertainment, (TBD)
References
External links
* [http://www.eldonthompson.com Eldon Thompson - Official Website]
* [http://www.harpercollins.com/authors/28202/Eldon_Thompson/index.aspx HarperCollins Author Page]
* [http://www.terrybrooks.net/movies.html Terry Brooks - Movie News]
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