Jasmine asked Michael J. Sullivan:

Hi Michael, I write stories with a friend of mine. We haven't fleshed out the stories into full books but we've made a number stories over the last 3-4 years. Recently, we came to the end of the world we created and I was surprised at how satisfying and painful it was in equal measure to let our characters rest. Have you ever felt something like that?

Michael J. Sullivan Hey Jasmine. First congratulations to you and your friend. As to your question. I usually am not saddened right when I finish, because I'm running high on Endorphins from reaching the end. I always like the "final wrap up." But, yes, as time passes, and I'm not "with" my characters any longer I start to miss them.

It's one of the reasons why Royce and Hadrian (and crew) make a comeback through the Riyria Chronicles. When I finished the Riyria Revelations I thought I was done, but myself, and most importantly my wife) missed her adventures with the pair, so four (and soon to be five) new books came into existence.

So, sure, go ahead and write other stuff, but if the heartstrings pul and you feel the need to revisit the world and people in what you thought was a finished series, there is nothing wrong about going back to old ffriends.

I wish you two great success!

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