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Michael J. Sullivan

goodreads author profile


url
http://www.goodreads.com/michaeljsullivan

born
September 17, 1961

gender
male

place of birth
Detroit, MI, The United States

website

genre
Science Fiction & Fantasy, Young Adult

influences
Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, C.S. Lewis, Stephen King, John Updike

member since
October 2008


about this author

Contact me at: Blog | Twitter | Website | Email: michael.sullivan.dc@gmail.com

Michael has been writing fiction for over 30 years. His body of work includes 19 novels which he has only recently started to work on publishing.

He was signed by AMI (Aspirations Media Inc.) In January 2008 and they have published or contracted the publication of:

The Crown Conspiracy: Book One of the Riyria Revelations (Oct 2008)

Avempartha: Book Two of the Riyria Revelations (April 2009)

His third novel "Nyphron Rising" is currently in editing and scheduled for an October 2009 release.

Michael writes full time from his home in Fairfax, VA (a suburb of Metropolitan DC). Michael is also...more




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I have spent a great deal of time working with aspiring novelists as of late, and doing a large number of critiques. As I mentioned in earlier posts, there are patterns. Those following the path of writing fiction appear to become lost in many of the same places. Having wandered aimlessly myself, I am familiar with most all of these traps. Some are obvious, like knowing that a story should consist... ...more
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avg rating: 3.91 | 250 ratings | 129 reviews | 3 distinct works | 40 fans
The Crown Conspiracy The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, Book #1)
by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads author)
avg rating 3.75 — 177 ratings — published 2008
2 editions
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Avempartha Avempartha (The Riyria Revelations, Book #2)
by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.32 — 56 ratings — published 2009
3 editions
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Nyphron Rising Nyphron Rising (The Riyria Revelations, Book #3)
by Michael J. Sullivan (Goodreads author)
avg rating 4.25 — 12 ratings — published 2009
2 editions
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Michael J. Sullivan on tour for the book "The Crown Conspiracy"
Author appearance, November 15, 2009 01:30PM
Noodles & Company, 1201 S. Joyce Street, Arlignton, 22206, Arlington, VA, The United States

Bookclub discussion & Signing

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Michael J. Sullivan on tour for the book "The Crown Conspiracy"
Author appearance, February 21, 2010 01:00PM
Borders, 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr., Fairfax, VA, The United States

Bookclub discussion & signing

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Avempartha (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Feb 18, 2009 01:43AM
description: <b>She hired them to save her father...the wizard had other plans.</b> When a destitute young woman hires Royce and Hadrian to help save her remote village from nocturnal attacks, they are once more drawn into the schemes of the wizard Esrahaddon. While Royce struggles to breech the secrets of an ancient elven tower, Hadrian attempts to rally the villagers to defend themselves against the unseen killer. Once more, what begins with the simple theft of a sword places the two thieves at the center of a firestorm — but this time the outcome could change the future of Elan. RECENT REVIEWS <i>"Excellent followup to The Crown Conspiracy...Taking the series to the next level, Avempathra exceeded my (already high) expectations."</i> -- Liviu Reviewer for Fantasy Book Critic
Crown Conspiracy (Science Fiction & Fantasy)
1 chapters   —   updated Feb 18, 2009 01:07AM
description: They killed the king. They pinned it on two men. They chose poorly. There is no ancient evil to defeat, no orphan destined for greatness, just two guys in the wrong place at the wrong time...Royce Melborn, a skilled thief, and his mercenary partner, Hadrian Blackwater make a profitable living carrying out dangerous assignments for conspiring nobles until they become the unwitting scapegoats in a plot to murder the king. Sentenced to death, they have only one way out…and so begins this epic tale of treachery and adventure, sword fighting and magic, myth and legend. RECENT REVIEWS: "Michael J. Sullivan has written a book I will read over and over again and it most definitely will always reside on my favorite’s shelf. " — ReaderViews "A fast paced and riveting fantasy, "The Crown Conspiracy" is well worth reading." — Midwest Book Review "There are so many layers to this story that to explain it in a few words is nigh impossible.” — Front Street Reviews "The Crown Conspiracy is great fun and a romp end to end...Highly recommended and another positive surprise for 2008." — Fantasy Book Critic "This is by far one of the most well written independent novels I have had the pleasure of reading. I highly recommend it to both lovers of fantasy, and also those who like stories along the lines of the King Arthur legends, and the tales of the Green Knight." — Odyssey Reviews "This is the first of a six book series and the lucky ones will catch each as they are released. I can hardly wait for the next book, Avempartha! (April 2009). If it is half as good as this first story, then the author will have a winning series on his hands. Excellent!" — Huntress Reviews "Great characters, delightful misdirection, good world building, and just the right amount of humor. If I had to describe this book with one word, that word would be fun!" — The Old Bat's Belfry
The Wheel of Nuldoid 06/24 Michael is currently reading:
The Wheel of Nuldoid (Volume 1)
by Russ Woody
bookshelves: currently-reading
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A Game of Thrones 02/18 Michael is currently reading:
A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1)
by George R.R. Martin
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
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1598503 Jeannie,

Thanks for mentioning my bio. I never read it before. My wife wrote that some time ago and I never actually looked at it. But in doing so I found a number of errors, that you were clearly too kind to mention. Thank you.


1335032 Thanks so much Michael for the friendship! I'm so impressed and inspired by your bio!
Blessings,
Jeannie


1161970 Hi & thank you for being a friend.


45027 Hello Michael, I hope you are having a good day! =)

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