Cows
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Michael J. Sullivan:
You have said in the past you write the entirety of a book series before you even publish the first book and that this lets you go back and add things in easier if you think of something great later. The question is, what is the latest you have gotten in writing a series when you had a brainstorm and had to go back and add something that ended up changing a lot in the series itself?
Michael J. Sullivan
I have indeed said that (because it's true). Well, it happens throughout the entire process, so the answer is the last book of a series. In other words, whatever book I'm writing has the distinct possibility that I'll have to go back to one or more of the books before it and make changes.
Generally, they are minor tweaks - and more often than not it will be an addition (very seldom have I ever removed something). The adjustment can be as small as a few paragraphs. That said, sometimes I need to add new characters which have required a whole new scene or sometimes even a new chapter to be added to a prior book (or books). I don't think I've removed anything major, all the "big changes" come in the form of additions. Thanks for asking!
Generally, they are minor tweaks - and more often than not it will be an addition (very seldom have I ever removed something). The adjustment can be as small as a few paragraphs. That said, sometimes I need to add new characters which have required a whole new scene or sometimes even a new chapter to be added to a prior book (or books). I don't think I've removed anything major, all the "big changes" come in the form of additions. Thanks for asking!
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Erin Fitzgibbon
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael, not really a question but I just wanted to say I just finished the Death of Dulgath. I enjoyed the book thoroughly. Thank you for writing two great characters. I truly hope you write more about them. I'm looking forward to reading The First Empire series as well?
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Michael J. Sullivan:
I know I have asked this before but cannot find it - I just saw Age of Empyre is available to pre-order on Audible.com - does it in any way diminish your chance at hitting best-seller lists if I pre order it? Is it better to wait until first week of release? Sorry for repeat question but I have memory issues yet a zeal to proselytize your sales :)
Russ Mitchell
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Not a question but a thank you? I just finished Myth last week and started Swords today. I'm really enjoying them, & I wanted to say thank you for something I noticed. You have some really strong female characters, both grown women & girls, and they aren't hyper-sexualized. That's really refreshing for the fantasy genre. I hope the series continues to feature such positive portrayals of women. Thanks!
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