Teri Woods facts for kids

Teri Woods (born March 8, 1968) is an American writer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She is known for her success as a self-published author. She helped create the popular style of books called urban fiction.

Teri Woods: A Self-Publishing Success Story

Teri Woods wrote her first book, True to the Game, in 1992. At that time, she was working at a law firm in Philadelphia. She tried for six years to get her book published by big companies. However, all of them said no.

Her Journey to Publishing

In 1998, Teri Woods decided to print her book herself. She started selling True to the Game by hand to bookstores. She sold them in Philadelphia and then all over the United States. This was a big step for her.

She then started her own company, Teri Woods Publishing. This company helped her publish her own books. It also helped other writers, especially those writing urban fiction. These books were for readers that bigger publishers often did not reach.

From Self-Published to Best-Seller

Teri Woods's books became very popular. Her success showed that there was a big audience for her stories. Because of her amazing success, a large publishing company called Hachette Book Group USA offered her a big contract. This deal allowed them to re-release her books to an even wider audience.

Her Books and Films

In 2015, it was announced that True to the Game would become a movie. The film was given the same name, True to the Game. This was an exciting moment for her fans.

Teri Woods is also the sister of Dexter Wansel. He is an American keyboardist and musician.