Andrew Jones
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hi Michael. I love your books and writing style. I especially love the anti-grimdark feel of your books. So many current fantasy books just depress me. I remember reading somewhere that you write books that you would enjoy reading yourself. Given I love your writing style I was wondering what other authors you enjoy reading?
Michael J. Sullivan
Hey Andrew, GrimDark has become fairly prevalent in recent times. When I wrote my stories, I didn't know I was "bucking a trend" because I hadn't been reading fantasy for a while. But I'm glad there are others like me who prefer a more uplifting slant to their stories. Some of my recommendations are old (again, GrimDark has taken over a lot of fantasy as of late), and some isn't fantasy. But here are some of my favorites:
* Lord of the Rings (of course)
* Watership Down (by Richard Adams)
* The Legend of Eli Monpress (by Rachel Aaron)
* Uprooted (by Naomi Novik)
* The Martian (by Andy Wier)
* Ready Player One (by Ernest Cline)
* The Stand (by Stephen King)
* Harry Potter Series
* The Golem and the Jinni (by Helene Wecker)
* The Goblin Emperor (by Katherine Addison)
I hope you find some stuff you like in there!
* Lord of the Rings (of course)
* Watership Down (by Richard Adams)
* The Legend of Eli Monpress (by Rachel Aaron)
* Uprooted (by Naomi Novik)
* The Martian (by Andy Wier)
* Ready Player One (by Ernest Cline)
* The Stand (by Stephen King)
* Harry Potter Series
* The Golem and the Jinni (by Helene Wecker)
* The Goblin Emperor (by Katherine Addison)
I hope you find some stuff you like in there!
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Daegan
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Hello!!!! I am a huge fan of your books and just have a few questions. How did so much of the knowledge that brin surely would have written down get messed up in riyira? Are the gods even the gods? If not what powers do they have, because ferrols law is real. Does the door lead to the afterlife or alysin? How does mawndule learn how to create things without sacrifice? Do any other art users know how to do this and why
Brad
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Michael J. Sullivan:
Two questions: First. Were The Crown Tower and The Rose and The Thorn ever released in hardcover? Second. I bought Age of Myth and Age of Swords in a brick and mortar store and they are therefore not signed, although they are first editions. Is there any way to get my books signed to complete my signed set? (Pre-paid shipping on my part both ways perhaps?) Your books are awesome, keep up the great work.
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