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          <body><![CDATA[After just one year (original release October 1, 2008), my book <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4345290.The_Crown_Conspiracy_The_Riyria_Revelations_1_" title="The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, #1) by Michael J.  Sullivan">The Crown Conspiracy</a> has sold out of the first print run. The sales accelerated exponentially toward the end of 2009 catching the publisher, Aspirations Media, Inc. off guard.<br/><br/>AMI is planning a second printing and anticipates books will be back in the supply chain by Mid-March 2010. In the meantime I'll make availalbe the few hundred books in my &quot;private stash&quot; for purchasing since Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, Borders, and all other channels are now out of stock and likely won't be refilled until Mid March 2010. <br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://riyria.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-wonderful-life.html"><strong>MY BLOG POST ON SELLING OUT FIRST PRINT RUN</strong></a><br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com//special_offer_soldout.htm"><strong>LINK TO BUY BOOKS AT 15% DISCOUNT UNTIL REPRINT IS COMPLETED</strong></a><br/><br/>For those who are not familar with the book here is some more information.<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com//special_offer_soldout.htm"><img src="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/three_350.jpg" class="escapedImg"/></a><br/><br/><strong>THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY.</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/><em>REVIEWS</em><br/>&quot;It is a work and series that deserves attention. Simply put, I couldn’t put this book down and, when I did, I went and picked up the sequel right after.&quot; -- <strong>King of the Nerds Fantasy Reviews </strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is a well-written and enjoyable novel.&quot; -- <strong>sfSite</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The first thing that happened to me when I started reading The Crown Conspiracy was that I realized that I couldn't put it down.&quot; -- <strong>Speculative Fiction Junkie</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is great fun and a romp end to end.&quot; -- <strong>Fantasy Book Critic</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael Sullivan is a gifted storyteller. He comes up with likable characters and twisty plots.&quot;  -- <strong>Fantasy Debut</strong><br/><br/>&quot;...the rythmn he has from the beginning builds until it takes you a while to realize that it is really late and that you need to get into bed!&quot; -- <strong>Realms &amp; Galaxies</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is entertaining from beginning to end, edge of your seat moments and conspiracy to spare.&quot; -- <strong>NovelSpot</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael's writing style is so easy to get into; the action, tension and even the funny bits all work well with the style he's used to great effect here.&quot; -- <strong>Dave Brendon's Fantasy &amp; Scifi Weblog</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A well-written page-turner, highly recommended.&quot; -- <strong>American Author's Association</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael J. Sullivan doesn't waste time and throws the reader into action from the first pages of his novel and keeps him there until the final page is turned.&quot; -- <strong>Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A whirlwind of twists, earth-shattering surprises and deadly betrayal.&quot; -- <strong>Literary Magic</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A fast paced and riveting fantasy, The Crown Conspiracy is well worth reading.&quot; -- <strong>Midwest Book Review</strong><br/><br/><em>ABOUT THE SERIES</em><br/>The Crown Conspiracy is the third book in the captivating Riyria Revelations. Instead of a string of sequels this six-book fantasy series was conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each book has its only story and conclusion.<br/><br/><em>RIYRIA REVELATIONS</em><br/>The Crown Conspiracy<br/>Avempartha<br/>Nyphron Rising<br/>The Emerald Storm*<br/>Wintertide*<br/>Percepliquis*<br/>*Forthcoming<br/><br/><strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/Crown_Conspiracy_Overview.html">Read a sample chapter HERE</a></strong>]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:54:23 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[After just one year (original release October 1, 2008), my book <a href="http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/4345290.The_Crown_Conspiracy_The_Riyria_Revelations_1_" title="The Crown Conspiracy (The Riyria Revelations, #1) by Michael J.  Sullivan">The Crown Conspiracy</a> has sold out of the first print run. The sales accelerated exponentially toward the end of 2009 catching the publisher, Aspirations Media, Inc. off guard.<br/><br/>AMI is planning a second printing and anticipates books will be back in the supply chain by Mid-March 2010. In the meantime I'll make availalbe the few hundred books in my &quot;private stash&quot; for purchasing since Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, Borders, and all other channels are now out of stock and likely won't be refilled until Mid March 2010. <br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://riyria.blogspot.com/2009/12/its-wonderful-life.html"><strong>MY BLOG POST ON SELLING OUT FIRST PRINT RUN</strong></a><br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com//special_offer_soldout.htm"><strong>LINK TO BUY BOOKS AT 15% DISCOUNT UNTIL REPRINT IS COMPLETED</strong></a><br/><br/>For those who are not familar with the book here is some more information.<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com//special_offer_soldout.htm"><img src="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/three_350.jpg" class="escapedImg"/></a><br/><br/><strong>THEY KILLED THE KING. THEY PINNED IT ON TWO MEN. THEY CHOSE POORLY.</strong><br/>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. <br/><br/><em>REVIEWS</em><br/>&quot;It is a work and series that deserves attention. Simply put, I couldn’t put this book down and, when I did, I went and picked up the sequel right after.&quot; -- <strong>King of the Nerds Fantasy Reviews </strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is a well-written and enjoyable novel.&quot; -- <strong>sfSite</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The first thing that happened to me when I started reading The Crown Conspiracy was that I realized that I couldn't put it down.&quot; -- <strong>Speculative Fiction Junkie</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is great fun and a romp end to end.&quot; -- <strong>Fantasy Book Critic</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael Sullivan is a gifted storyteller. He comes up with likable characters and twisty plots.&quot;  -- <strong>Fantasy Debut</strong><br/><br/>&quot;...the rythmn he has from the beginning builds until it takes you a while to realize that it is really late and that you need to get into bed!&quot; -- <strong>Realms &amp; Galaxies</strong><br/><br/>&quot;The Crown Conspiracy is entertaining from beginning to end, edge of your seat moments and conspiracy to spare.&quot; -- <strong>NovelSpot</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael's writing style is so easy to get into; the action, tension and even the funny bits all work well with the style he's used to great effect here.&quot; -- <strong>Dave Brendon's Fantasy &amp; Scifi Weblog</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A well-written page-turner, highly recommended.&quot; -- <strong>American Author's Association</strong><br/><br/>&quot;Michael J. Sullivan doesn't waste time and throws the reader into action from the first pages of his novel and keeps him there until the final page is turned.&quot; -- <strong>Dark Wolf's Fantasy Reviews</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A whirlwind of twists, earth-shattering surprises and deadly betrayal.&quot; -- <strong>Literary Magic</strong><br/><br/>&quot;A fast paced and riveting fantasy, The Crown Conspiracy is well worth reading.&quot; -- <strong>Midwest Book Review</strong><br/><br/><em>ABOUT THE SERIES</em><br/>The Crown Conspiracy is the third book in the captivating Riyria Revelations. Instead of a string of sequels this six-book fantasy series was conceived as a single epic tale divided into individual episodes. All were written before the first was released so that plot elements are intertwined, yet each book has its only story and conclusion.<br/><br/><em>RIYRIA REVELATIONS</em><br/>The Crown Conspiracy<br/>Avempartha<br/>Nyphron Rising<br/>The Emerald Storm*<br/>Wintertide*<br/>Percepliquis*<br/>*Forthcoming<br/><br/><strong><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.michaelsullivan-author.com/Crown_Conspiracy_Overview.html">Read a sample chapter HERE</a></strong>]]></body>
        
    
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    <updated_at>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 11:49:29 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
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    <updated_at>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 14:57:48 -0800</updated_at>
        
      
          <body><![CDATA[Found some great sales on my books in England - the prices are incredible!! If you know someone over there pass the word. Click on the links below for ordering.<br/><br/>In England Langton Info Services: <br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.langtoninfo.com/showitem.aspx?isbn=0980003431">The Crown Conspiracy ($5.99 - 50% off)<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.langtoninfo.com/showitem.aspx?isbn=0979621119">Avempartha ($7.46 - 47% off)</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.langtoninfo.com/showitem.aspx?isbn=0979621143">Nyphron Rising ($8.21 - 45% off)</a><br/><br/>Also some great sales at book depository that ships anywhere worldwide - so good for US purchases as well:<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780980003437/Crown-Conspiracy">The Crown Conspiracy ($8.99 - 25% off) <br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780979621116/Avempartha">Avempartha ($12.60 - 9% off)</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.bookdepository.com/book/9780979621147/Nyphron-Rising">Nyphron Rising ($9.99 - 33% off)</a><br/><br/>And Amazon is doing deeper than normal discounts Amazon had only been discouting Avempartha by 3% so it is nice to see them uping the discount.<br/><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Crown-Conspiracy-Michael-J-Sullivan/dp/0980003431/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261091084&sr=8-1">The Crown Conspiracy ($8.63 - 28% off)<br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Avempartha-Michael-J-Sullivan/dp/0979621119/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1261091133&sr=1-1">Avempartha ($10.04 - 22% off)</a><br/><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/Nyphron-Rising-Riyria-Revelations-3/dp/0979621143/ref=pd_sim_b_2">Nyphron Rising ($10.76 - 17% off)</a></a></a></a>]]></body>
        
    
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